MIKE LICKERT

Mike Lickert has 31 years of experience in supply chain with Giant Eagle and earned a Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) Designation in 2006. He is the former Corporate Fleet Manager and project lead for Compressed Natural Gas projects at Giant Eagle. In addition to serving on PRCC’s board, he is also a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Foodbank’s Board of Directors and the National Private Truck Council’s Board of Governors.

DAVID DERNAR, C.P.A.

David Dernar, C.P.A, is the operating manager of Dernar & Associates, LLC, a public accounting firm located in Murrysville, Pa. Licensed in both Pennsylvania and Georgia, Mr. Dernar has been practicing public accounting, with a concentration in auditing, since 1968. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ state education committee and is also a past chairperson. Mr. Dernar sits on the executive board of the Regional Development Funding Corporation and the Murrysville Economic Community Development Corporation. He is also the president of EMS Southwest, Inc., an ambulance service located in Waynesburg, Pa., as well as the operating manager of Dependable Ambulance Billing, LLC, located in Murrysville, Pa.

EMILY PHAN-GRUBER

Emily Phan-Gruber is the Senior Strategist for Transportation Electrification with Duquesne Light Company. Since joining Duquesne Light in 2019, she has helped to develop and advance Duquesne Light's transportation electrification strategy, developed new products and services for EV customers, including its EV time-of-use rate, and helped to facilitate the installation of EV charging infrastructure in the Pittsburgh region. Prior to joining Duquesne Light, Emily worked for D+R International, an energy consulting firm in the Washington, DC area. At D+R, Emily consulted for a number of clients including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, and was instrumental in the formation of the DOE-funded Attachments Energy Rating Council, a national rating and certification organization. Emily earned a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MPA and MAIR from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.

DONALD SCHONS

Donald Schons is a Propane AutoGas Specialist at ProGas, Inc. where he manages over 30 Propane AutoGas Fueling Facilities and educates others about propane gas as an alternative fuel. He started his training in the propane industry in the family’s business working during his summer breaks in high school. He learned the basics of the propane industry as a teenager and also watched his older sister help convert vehicles to propane gas in the late 70’s & early 80’s. In 1990, after years in the family propane business, Donald went to work for one of the largest retailers of propane in the USA, AmeriGas, where he started as a Service Technician, building and installing propane pump stations, then was promoted to Operations Manager. He then relocated to the retail welding supply store side of AmeriGas’ business as a Store Manager. He joined ProGas, Inc. in June of 2004 delivering propane gas, installing propane tanks and selling propane gas to new customers; in 2012, he became a design specialist for building propane AutoGas infrastructures.

CHUCK WICHROWSKI

Chuck Wichrowski is the owner of Baum Boulevard Automotive. His shop is an independent auto repair shop servicing and repairing all types of vehicles with additional emphasis on European, Asian, diesel and alternative fuel cars. His technicians have advanced training in CNG, biofuels, electric, and hybrid propulsion systems. His business has a continuing program of educating his customer base about sustainable practices and alternative energy through the company’s website, newsletters and Facebook page. His company has been involved with electric vehicles since 2012 and assisted CMU with their electric conversion program for Honda Civics.

WILLIAM SAPON

William Sapon is a visionary leader with 13+ years of experience in energy and sustainability. As the Founder and President of minority-owned Tri-Sector Advisors LLC, he drives social and environmental change via cross-sector collaboration. His expertise spans public, private, and non-profit realms, aiding diverse clients like government agencies, corporations, and non-profits in achieving sustainability objectives. William's strength lies in developing strategies that enhance grid resiliency, cut carbon emissions, and foster innovation, showcasing his adept coalition building skills. Previously, William has worked for major energy providers, utilities and startups. William holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University, a Masters of Business Administration from the Katz Graduate School of Business and a Masters of Public Policy & Management from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Sapon serves on multiple non-profit boards, including the University of Pittsburgh’s Business Alumni Association (BAA) and is a vital figure with the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Sustainable Business (CSB).

RAYMOND ROBERTS

Raymond Roberts is Senior Counsel with Sherrard, German, and Kelley, P.C., where he is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Estates and Trusts, and Real Estate practice areas. His practice focuses in the area of mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, joint ventures and corporate and entity counseling for clients ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. His transactional experience includes representing buyers and sellers in asset and stock purchases, merger and acquisition negotiations, and the drafting of related agreements, as well as negotiation, analysis, and drafting of commercial contracts. In addition, he advises clients with respect to corporate governance issues. He also has extensive experience working with and advising tax-exempt, charitable and community organizations with respect to formation, tax exemption and governance issues. Mr. Roberts also practices in the area of estate planning and administration, assisting clients with estate planning, estate administration and probate. Additionally, he practices in the area of real estate law, assisting clients with the negotiation of commercial leases and the sale and purchase of commercial, agricultural and residential real estate. Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio, he earned his BA in History and JD from Duquesne University. Mr. Roberts is an active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Greene County Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Land Title Association.

CHRIS SANDVIG

Chris Sandvig is the Founder & Executive Director of Mobilify Southwestern Pennsylvania. A self-proclaimed infrastructurist, Mr. Sandvig’s 20+ years of experience in collaborative leadership, project management, and advocacy have resulted in initiatives that increased PA transit funding by $500 million/yr.; reformed PA’s Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) legislation; catalyzed discussions leading to the formation of Pittsburgh’s Dept. of Mobility and Infrastructure; invested over $10 million in transportation capital improvements for LMI communities; put community redevelopment priorities first in Pittsburgh’s BRT project; created a roadmap for transit-oriented development throughout Allegheny County; reignited efforts to extend rapid transit east of Pittsburgh; elevated transportation as an affordable housing issue; and changed the way we collectively address our mobility access and equity priorities via policy, planning and programming of transportation funding. Prior to Mobilify, Mr. Sandvig was the Director of Policy at the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, where he also established and managed GoBurgh – a program that advocated for people-first transportation policies & projects, equitable transit-oriented communities, and policies and practices that merge community development and transportation priorities throughout Allegheny County. Mr. Sandvig holds a BS in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Penn State and an MS in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon. He sits on the Rail~Volution National Steering Committee.

CATHERINE TULLEY

Catherine Tulley, GISP is the Manager of Environmental Programs for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, the federally-designated metropolitan planning agency for the 10 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh MSA. She began her early career in the telecom industry and holds an A.S. in Network Administration. After completing her B.S. in Geography, with a concentration in environmental studies, she worked as a GIS Analyst in civil engineering & environmental consulting, prior to joining SPC as a data analyst in 2014. Catherine has specialized in data engineering and environmental modeling, bringing a technology informed, regional perspective to the SPC’s environmental planning program. Catherine is currently pursuing her Masters of Public Administration degree at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Service. Additionally, Catherine serves on her borough’s planning commission and on the AASHTO Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP) program oversight board. Additionally, Catherine serves on the board of the Southwest PA Water Network and the AASHTO Census Transportation Solutions (ACTS) Technical Service Program.