- Former Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) from the years 2009 to 2013 under Obama Administration
- At FERC, Jon’s priorities included wholesale electric markets to renewable resources and promoting efficiency in our nation’s infrastructure through advanced technologies and system integration
- CEO of GridPolicy, Inc., a Berkeley-based consulting group which assists companies with commercialization in the energy space
- Formerly, Chief Policy Officer for SolarCity, responsible for recommending policy initiatives and interventions in state, federal, and other forums
- Former Partner and Co-Chair at Stoel Rives LLP, assisting emerging energy-related technology innovators implement changes implemented during his tenure at FERC. The vast variety of firms Jon worked with included companies anything from battery manufacturers, solar producers to advanced grip providers
