EV Symposium 2022 Speakers

Jay Ferraro

Regional Fleet Account Executive, NE Region - GM

John “Jay” Ferraro is currently a GM Regional Fleet Account Executive in the NE Region handling the NYC Metropolitan for large government accounts and large Fortune 100 commercial companies in the tri state area.  Jay started his career with General Motors in 1994 as a GM Goodwrench Service Plus Coordinator in Philadelphia, PA.  Throughout the next 27 years, Jay was promoted to several field and Metro leadership positions within GM Parts, GM Service, Chevrolet Motor Division and GM Fleet over the past 20 years. Jay Ferraro also holds several automotive professional designations over his current 27 year GM career including a 25 years ASE Master Technician designation, member of the SAE and currently resides on the board for the NYC NAFA Chapter.  Jay Ferraro graduated from SUNY NY with a BA in Business Administration in 1988 and a MBA in 2003 with a minor in economics.  In addition, Jay is a 1986 GM ASEP Service Technician graduate. 

 

Matt Meyer

DD DANNAR LCC

After running his own business out of college, Matt’s corporate sales career has spanned twenty-five years in various markets and industries. His path eventually took him to Modineer Company out of Niles, MI, a Tier-1 automotive supplier. Matt was responsible for their General Motors account, which became Modineer’s top grossing customer during his tenure. In all, he logged nearly fifteen years in the automotive industry, starting when electrification was mostly a pipedream. He was able to watch EVs transform the automotive industry to where it is today. This unique perspective convinced Matt the off-road vehicle market would follow, making his decision to join DANNAR an easy one.  
“I was in Detroit back when Tesla was stepping all over themselves and Elon Musk was literally a punchline. Few believed the EV market would be anything but a side-show to appease the environmentally conscientious. Thus, these many years later when I was introduced to the DANNAR MPS and learned of its intent, I saw its success as a cultural and technological inevitability.”   

 

Kyle Alexander

Volvo - Northeast Region

Kyle has worked at Volvo Car USA for 5 years now, starting his career shortly after graduating Binghamton University. Kyle has cycled through a few different roles since 2017 but most recently joined the Northeast Region as “Captain Electric”. His Mission: Grow and support Volvo’s evolving electrified vehicle portfolio throughout the tri-state area. 

 

Paul Dibendetto

Program Manager, Electric Vehicles - PSEG-LI

Paul has a background in engineering with a focus in alternative energy and power generation, and has been with PSEG Long Island for over 6.5 years. He is the Filing Lead for PSEG Long Island’s Utility 2.0 and Energy Efficiency plan, leads the Non-Wire Alternatives effort, and supports the Electric Vehicles team where he is currently the interim Program Manager. He is currently pursuing his MBA in Innovation at Stony Brook University and has a certification from the Association of Energy Engineers as a Certified Energy Manager®. 

 

Adam Lomasney

Manager of Clean Transportation - NYSERDA

Adam is Program Manager of Clean Transportation at NYSERDA, where he oversees New York State incentive programs that directly support decarbonization of the transportation sector and New York State’s climate goals. 
 
Before joining NYSERDA, Adam was Director of Aviation & Freight at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, where he served as lease administrator for LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International airports in addition to overseeing citywide planning efforts of key freight transportation infrastructure. Adam also worked for Chicago’s economic development organization and in the automotive supply industry. 
  
Adam earned his M.P.A. from DePaul University, Chicago and B.A. from Albion College, Michigan. 

 

Joy Gardner

Executive Director - Empire Clean Cities

Joy is the Executive Director of Empire Clean Cities, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Coalition Coordinator for New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley. She holds a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from the New School for Public Engagement and has over 10 years experience working for a variety of social impact campaigns and organizations. Joy has worked with public and private stakeholders to help cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce petroleum consumption, and advance clean transportation in the region. 

 

John Markowitz

Senior Director of e-Mobility - NYPA

John is the Senior Director of e-Mobility at the New York Power Authority (NYPA) where he is developing the EVolve NY Program that will greatly expand the state’s DC fast charging network and the electrification of public sector fleets.  In the past fifteen years John has managed advanced technology programs in electric transportation, energy storage, load control, solar, and wind power.  
Before joining NYPA, John held engineering and marketing positions in transportation, telecommunications and energy efficiency. He is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers.  He holds a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College, and a Master of Business Administration from Pace University. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. 

 

Lynn Weiskopf

Director - Office of Policy, Planing, and Performance - New York State Department of Transportation

Lynn Weiskopf is the Director of the Office of Policy, Planning and Performance at the New York State Department of Transportation. In her current capacity, Lynn oversees a variety of planning efforts, including the State Freight Plan and Statewide Master Plan. Lynn works closely with the State’s 14 Metropolitan Planning Organizations to assure coordinated planning as well as adherence to federal planning requirements. Lynn is actively involved in the development of policies and supporting data in such areas as capital program development, freight, active transportation and demand management, performance management, energy and sustainability. Lynn holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Columbia University and a BA in Economics and French from the University of Vermont.