The Churchill Economic Development Authority’s Business Council has its monthly breakfast meeting on Wednesday at 6:45 a.m. at the Stockman’s.
Guest speaker Josh Nordquist currently serves as director of Business Development for Ormat Nevada Inc., and has been with Ormat since 2008.
In his role, he oversees Ormat’s interests in geothermal and Recovered Energy Generation (REG) projects in the United States and abroad. Specifically, Nordquist has had the opportunity to direct geothermal project development including mergers and acquisitions for Ormat, along with the execution and supervision of supply and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, along with O&M service agreements for Ormat’s worldwide clientele.
In addition, Nordquist is closely engaged with state and federal agencies and legislators to support and promote geothermal development in the US through education, legislation, and rule-making.
In the geothermal industry, Nordquist represents Ormat within key organizations including the Geothermal Energy Association, Geothermal Resources Council and the Nevada Geothermal Council. He holds a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.
To attend the CEDA breakfast, call 775-423-8587 or email Deborah@ceda-nv.org.