| Our Team |
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Fluid believes that our people are, and always will be the primary reason we achieve excellence, deliver on our work, and provide innovative solutions for the future. Fluid’s creative culture allows the people on our staff to embrace challenges with success in mind. In addition to Fluid’s executive management team (listed with bios below), our staff is comprised of industry experts and business professionals that design and manage utility, manufacturer and retailer energy efficiency programs, as well as Fluid’s marketing, business, and sustainability consulting services.
Interested in joining the Fluid team? Visit fluidms.com/careers to view current job openings or to submit a resume.
Fluid believes that our people are, and always will be the primary reason we achieve excellence, deliver on our work, and provide innovative solutions for the future. Fluid’s creative culture allows the people on our staff to embrace challenges with success in mind. In addition to Fluid’s executive management team (listed with bios below), our staff is comprised of industry experts and business professionals that design and manage utility, manufacturer and retailer energy efficiency programs, as well as Fluid’s marketing, business, and sustainability consulting services. Interested in joining the Fluid team? Visit fluidms.com/careers to view current job openings or to submit a resume. |
- Brian Simmons, President
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Brian directs the corporate activities, provides short and long-term vision, and manages to fit in a little project work.Brian first entered the energy efficiency arena by providing support for early lighting programs such as the Northwest ENERGY STAR Lighting Program, which he later managed and assisted in winning several awards. Brian is a creative visionary with a solid business background. His innovative concepts have assisted in delivering results for several organizations. Brian leads Fluid’s business services team which includes marketing and management consulting. He provides several organizations with consulting services on strategy, business development, and project design.Brian’s professional experience includes time as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, a member of operations management in the building products industry, marketing in the finance and professional sports fields, and program management and design in the energy efficiency and sustainability arena. He founded Fluid Market Strategies in 2005 with a vision of impacting the world in a positive way for his children. In addition to Brian’s role as president and CEO, he serves on the board of the Consumer Electronics Association’s Small Business Council, is an active mentor in the Marine 4 Life program, and a member of several industry associations. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Advertising from Portland State University.
Brian directs the corporate activities, provides short and long-term vision, and manages to fit in a little project work.
Brian first entered the energy efficiency arena by providing support for early lighting programs such as the Northwest ENERGY STAR Lighting Program, which he later managed and assisted in winning several awards. Brian is a creative visionary with a solid business background. His innovative concepts have assisted in delivering results for several organizations. Brian leads Fluid’s business services team which includes marketing and management consulting. He provides several organizations with consulting services on strategy, business development, and project design.
Brian’s professional experience includes time as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, a member of operations management in the building products industry, marketing in the finance and professional sports fields, and program management and design in the energy efficiency and sustainability arena. He founded Fluid Market Strategies in 2005 with a vision of impacting the world in a positive way for his children. In addition to Brian’s role as president and CEO, he serves on the board of the Consumer Electronics Association’s Small Business Council, is an active mentor in the Marine-4-Life program, and a member of several industry associations. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Advertising from Portland State University.
- Jennifer Simmons, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
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Jennifer provides overall operational oversight for Fluid. Her duties include the day to day management of Corporate Finance, Operational Management, Human Resources, and IT. Jennifer also manages and updates the organization on the financial health of the company, and provides final review and negotiation on contracts.
Jennifer is a member of Fluid’s Board of Directors and contributes to the short and long-term vision and strategy of the organization. Her background includes 13 years of experience in public accounting as an auditor specializing in manufacturing and non-profits. This experience enables her to analyze all levels of the organizational structure and provide insight on changes for efficiency. Jennifer contributes to several projects for Fluid as an advisor and business strategist as well.
She has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of San Francisco and is a Certified Public Accountant.
- John Morris, Director
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As a director at Fluid, John fills an advisory role to the program management team, overseeing several programs, and leads Fluid's efforts in policy, education, and research. John is a respected member of the energy efficiency industry with five years of experience managing programs and working with utilities for planning. John is also the point person for Fluid's sustainability consulting business.
- David Hetherington, Director
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Dave provides Fluid with over thirteen years of experience as a seasoned project manager. His expertise in environmental consulting and construction has helped several of our projects succeed. Dave and his team provide detailed planning, development and effective delivery of the projects he oversees.