Inna Ostrovskaya, Sustainability Director.
Inna Ostrovskaya, Sustainability Director.
Inna Ostrovskaya, Sustainability Director.
Inna s a senior project and business leader with over 17 years of experience in Capital Markets and Sustainability. She has successfully
implemented multi-million-dollar global initiatives for leading firms including BNP Paribas and Zurich Capital Markets. Throughout her career, Inna has
demonstrated a strong ability to reduce operational,
Inna s a senior project and business leader with over 17 years of experience in Capital Markets and Sustainability. She has successfully
implemented multi-million-dollar global initiatives for leading firms including BNP Paribas and Zurich Capital Markets. Throughout her career, Inna has
demonstrated a strong ability to reduce operational, regulatory, and reputational risk while enhancing profitability and long-term value. She is deeply passionate
about advancing sustainability, the green economy, and impact investing. Inna holds a BBA from Pace University and a Sustainability Analytics Certificate from
Columbia University.
Noel de Guzman, Corporate Finance.
Inna Ostrovskaya, Sustainability Director.
Inna Ostrovskaya, Sustainability Director.
Noel oversees the strategic direction of key business functions, including financing, risk management, and process economics. He most recently
served in the renewable energy group at Babcock & Brown, where he helped build the U.S. biofuels platform from the ground up through two development projects
and two acquisitions. Prior to that, Noel
Noel oversees the strategic direction of key business functions, including financing, risk management, and process economics. He most recently
served in the renewable energy group at Babcock & Brown, where he helped build the U.S. biofuels platform from the ground up through two development projects
and two acquisitions. Prior to that, Noel held roles at Bear Stearns and Capstar Partners (a BNP Paribas company), focusing on energy, infrastructure, and
transportation transactions. He holds a joint MBA/MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BS in Mechanical
Engineering from Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute).
Richard A. Brown, Process Engineer.
Raul Gamboa, Ethanol & Petrochemical Executive | Plant Operations | Strategic & Technical Leader.
Raul Gamboa, Ethanol & Petrochemical Executive | Plant Operations | Strategic & Technical Leader.
Richard is a highly accomplished process engineer with extensive expertise in project and process engineering, equipment management,
operations analysis, yield improvement, and systems optimisation across the food, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. He has led and supported
multimillion-dollar design-build and expansion projects,
Richard is a highly accomplished process engineer with extensive expertise in project and process engineering, equipment management,
operations analysis, yield improvement, and systems optimisation across the food, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. He has led and supported
multimillion-dollar design-build and expansion projects, including major processing, batching, energy recovery, filtration, and CIP (Clean-In-Place)
infrastructure initiatives for companies such as Pepsi, Danone, Johanna Foods, Colgate-Palmolive, L’Oréal USA, WhiteWave Foods, Agrimark Cheese, and
Tribe Mediterranean Foods. Richard has successfully managed large-scale greenfield developments and capacity expansions, including Pepsi’s $15 million
Frappuccino plant expansion and Danone’s $40 million facility project. Known for streamlining operations and implementing best practices, he consistently
delivers efficient, high-performance processing solutions.
Raul Gamboa, Ethanol & Petrochemical Executive | Plant Operations | Strategic & Technical Leader.
Raul Gamboa, Ethanol & Petrochemical Executive | Plant Operations | Strategic & Technical Leader.
Raul Gamboa, Ethanol & Petrochemical Executive | Plant Operations | Strategic & Technical Leader.
Raul brings over 40 years of leadership experience across the petrochemical and ethanol industries, spanning plant operations, engineering, international
sales, strategic planning, and business development .
He began his career at Celanese in engineering and production leadership roles, overseeing capital projects up to $5 million and manag
Raul brings over 40 years of leadership experience across the petrochemical and ethanol industries, spanning plant operations, engineering, international
sales, strategic planning, and business development .
He began his career at Celanese in engineering and production leadership roles, overseeing capital projects up to $5 million and managing multi-unit operations
teams . He later advanced into international sales and global strategic planning, managing a $20 million annual capital budget across North America and Europe
and delivering more than $5 million in annual cost reductions while increasing revenue by $27 million per year .
In the ethanol sector, Raul has served as General Manager and Plant Manager for 50 MMgy facilities, leading safety, operations, engineering, environmental
compliance, and process optimisation initiatives. His Six Sigma leadership delivered multi-million dollar annual cost savings, and his technical projects increased
production capacity by 15 percent in prior roles .
Executive Summary
Since 2012, he has consulted for more than 20 ethanol plants across the U.S. and Canada, specializing in technical optimization, CI score improvement, capital
efficiency, and economic analysis. He also owns Source Resource Inc., providing chemical and mechanical engineering services to ethanol producers .
Raul holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and is a trained Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience in operational
improvement, financial analysis, and industry leadership
Joe Van Groll, Chief Technology Officer.
Joe Van Groll, Chief Technology Officer.
Joe Van Groll, Chief Technology Officer.
Joe is a seasoned dairy processing and ethanol industry executive with over 20 years of experience in dairy plant management and waste-to-
ethanol operations. With a strong research and development background, he specialises in alternative applications for sugar waste streams and process
innovation. Joe invented one of the most efficient wh
Joe is a seasoned dairy processing and ethanol industry executive with over 20 years of experience in dairy plant management and waste-to-
ethanol operations. With a strong research and development background, he specialises in alternative applications for sugar waste streams and process
innovation. Joe invented one of the most efficient whey-to-ethanol conversion processes to date and developed an algae-to-biodiesel solution to address
ethanol plant wastewater challenges. He has collaborated with multiple universities on alternative whey utilisation research and created a cost-effective
cross-species yeast feed that outperformed leading commercial brands. Joe has led engineering teams in designing whey-to-ethanol facilities of varying
scales and has managed multiple dairy and ethanol plants, overseeing teams of 10–20 employees
Joe Van Groll, Chief Technology Officer.
Joe Van Groll, Chief Technology Officer.
Joe Van Groll, Chief Technology Officer.
Joe is a seasoned dairy processing and ethanol industry executive with over 20 years of experience in dairy plant management and waste-to-
ethanol operations. With a strong research and development background, he specialises in alternative applications for sugar waste streams and process
innovation. Joe invented one of the most efficient wh
Joe is a seasoned dairy processing and ethanol industry executive with over 20 years of experience in dairy plant management and waste-to-
ethanol operations. With a strong research and development background, he specialises in alternative applications for sugar waste streams and process
innovation. Joe invented one of the most efficient whey-to-ethanol conversion processes to date and developed an algae-to-biodiesel solution to address
ethanol plant wastewater challenges. He has collaborated with multiple universities on alternative whey utilisation research and created a cost-effective
cross-species yeast feed that outperformed leading commercial brands. Joe has led engineering teams in designing whey-to-ethanol facilities of varying
scales and has managed multiple dairy and ethanol plants, overseeing teams of 10–20 employees
Daniel Jenkins, Co-Founder | CFO | Managing Partner
Daniel is a renewable energy executive, entrepreneur, and investor with extensive experience in project development, operational management, and strategic growth
initiatives across the energy and agricultural sectors. He brings deep expertise in development strategy, procurement, permitting, engineering coordination, construction
oversight,
Daniel is a renewable energy executive, entrepreneur, and investor with extensive experience in project development, operational management, and strategic growth
initiatives across the energy and agricultural sectors. He brings deep expertise in development strategy, procurement, permitting, engineering coordination, construction
oversight, and asset optimisation, with a strong track record of executing complex projects from acquisition through full-scale operations.
As Co-Founder of Modern Energy Group, Daniel partners with Eduard Zaydman to lead the company’s long-term vision of building a diversified renewable energy
platform. Modern Energy Group is strategically focused on acquiring, developing, and operating renewable energy facilities, with a distinct mission: targeting highly
distressed communities where investment can generate meaningful economic revitalisation. The company prioritises projects that create local jobs, stimulate regional
economic activity, expand infrastructure, and deliver long-term community benefits while maintaining strong financial performance.
He works closely with investors, local stakeholders, engineering teams, contractors, and public agencies to structure projects that balance profitability with measurable
social and economic impact. Under his leadership, Modern Energy Group is actively pursuing multiple facility developments and acquisitions, positioning the company to
become a renewable energy powerhouse while revitalising the communities it serves.
Daniel is recognised for combining disciplined execution with forward-thinking leadership—driving growth, building partnerships, and delivering projects that create
sustainable energy solutions and lasting local impact.