About
Our Team
Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is a nationwide network of chambers of commerce, representing every state in the nation. We help chambers of commerce navigate the clean energy space and attract investment, primarily by communicating the economic benefits of clean energy projects for their communities. Through peer-to-peer outreach and support, we empower chamber CEOs to publicly support clean energy with local, regional, and federal policymakers.
Founded by chamber executives, CICE works with chambers throughout the United States, including very large chambers to the smallest chambers of commerce; chambers in rural and urban areas; and chambers in blue states and in red states.
CICE’s National Board of Directors
Aaron Nelson, President & CEO, The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro (NC)
Christy Gillenwater, President & CEO, Oklahoma City (OK) Chamber of Commerce
Ann Silver, President & CEO, Reno + Sparks (NV) Chamber of Commerce
Nicole Stika, Vice President, Greater Cleveland Partnership
Rodney Fong, President & CEO, San Francisco (CA) Chamber of Commerce
Ryan Evans, Executive Director, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy
CICE Staff
Ryan Evans, IOM
Executive Director
Ryan Evans joined CICE in March 2019 and serves as the executive director. In his role, Ryan is responsible for day-to-day operations, strategic growth initiatives, and policy development for CICE. Prior to being named executive director, Ryan was a member of CICE’s National Advisory Board for six years.
Previously, Ryan served as the president & CEO of the Utah Solar Energy Association for three years, a trade association he co-founded; was an executive for thirteen years with the Salt Lake Chamber, one of the largest chambers of commerce in the country; and served as the executive administrator of the Utah State Chamber of Commerce.
Ryan is a recognized leader and a regular speaker, both locally and nationally, on renewable energy policy, the economic impacts of air quality, community engagement, and relationship building.
Ryan is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management (IOM), a four-year non-profit executive training program and now serves on their national Board of Trustees.
Ryan attended the University of Vermont and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Utah.
Megan Miraglia
Chief of Staff
Megan Miraglia joined CICE as a consultant in September 2019, coming on full-time as the chief of staff in 2023. As chief of staff, Megan directs CICE’s organizational operations, internal strategies, and fundraising.
Megan has worked with leading climate organizations including NRDC and the National Wildlife Federation, and as a senior staff member on congressional campaigns in California, Ohio, and New York.
Megan graduated from The Ohio State University and lives with her family on a farm in central New York running a small animal rescue.
mmiraglia@chambersforinnovation.com
Greg Roth, IOM
Communications Director
Greg Roth joined CICE in September 2023 as Communications Director. He leads the overall communications strategy for CICE to amplify its mission, core messages, and the work of its membership.
Previously, he ran executive and external communications at the unicorn startup Thumbtack, the National Association of Realtors, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and as a consultant to the Pew Charitable Trusts. He also served as speechwriter on The Hill for Rep. Jackie Speier, whose viral speech on the Farm Bill gained one million views in 72 hours. For eight years, he ran a keynote and workshop speaking business, The Idea Enthusiast LLC and was represented by Speak, Inc.
He is a graduate of and serves on the faculty of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and has been a visiting instructor at The George Washington University. He leads the DC Executive Communications Association, the largest local network of leadership comms professionals.
Greg earned a bachelor’s degree from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and lives in the Washington DC area with his wife, Kate, and their two daughters (3 and 1).
Kate Teel, IOM
Director of Business Engagement & Partnerships
Kate Teel joined CICE in September 2023 after serving as Director of Membership for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. In her previous role, Kate worked closely with chambers and economic development organizations as they looked to grow their organization through national networks and professional development. Additionally, she led membership sales and retention for the association. Prior to serving as Director of Membership, Kate was President & CEO of the Greenville - Pitt County Chamber of Commerce in North Carolina.
Kate now serves as the Chamber for Innovation and Clean Energy’s Director of Business Engagement and Partnerships, working with stakeholders, corporate partners, chamber and economic development professionals alike. As an industry leader, Kate works to develop relationships between businesses and chambers while working alongside the team to grow and enhance engagement opportunities.
A graduate of East Carolina University, Kate also earned her IOM from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Newport, NC, with her husband, Graham, and their two daughters.
Mikayla Rodriguez
Communications Manager
Mikayla Rodriguez joined CICE after serving as the Executive Director of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce in Ohio (home to the wind energy capital of Ohio) for 3.5 years. While at the Paulding Chamber she advocated for wind energy as it improved the quality of life in her community and positively impacted her members. She educated those around her on the many benefits wind energy have on Paulding County.
Now, Mikayla tells the stories of many other chambers positively affected by clean energy across the country. Mikayla manages all aspects of CICE’s communications and outreach network including Chamber in Action pieces, social and print media, and CICE’s website, to inform chamber executives and the community around them about the economic opportunities of clean energy and highlight business leadership in the areas of clean energy, climate action, and resilience.
Mikayla is a graduate of Otterbein University in Public Relations and Political Science. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband Zack, their son, and black lab Everest.
Michele Querry
Southeast Regional Director
Michele Querry joined Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy in 2023 after serving as Director of Economic Development for Carteret County, NC. As director of Economic Development, she led her board, county commissioners, and community stakeholders to understand, support, and realize the economic benefits of offshore wind development as well as other job and revenue creating opportunities for the county. While at Carteret County, Michele’s department was recognized as a North Carolina Clean Energy Champion for her efforts supporting the offshore wind industry.
Michele now serves as the Chamber for Innovation and Clean Energy’s Southeast Regional Director, working with chamber and economic development professionals throughout NC, SC, VA and TN on how to best navigate renewable energy development to help their communities prosper. As a colleague and peer, she shares best practices, data, and other resources to help chambers and economic development organizations advocate at the local, state, and federal level for clean energy policy and development.
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Michele also earned a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Webster University. She lives in Newport, NC, with her husband, Bobby, and their three dogs. Michele loves to travel and spend time on the water.
Logan O’Neill, IOM, OCED
Midwest Regional Director
Logan O'Neill joined Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy in September 2023 after serving as the Executive Director for the Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council (WAEDC). In his previous role, Logan helped shape the economic landscape, built strategic partnerships, and championed initiatives that drove progress. As a Top 100 Micropolitian by Site Selector Magazine and a Site Authenticated industrial park by JobsOhio, Logan strived to make a lasting impact on the economic growth and vitality of the region. Prior to serving at WAEDC, Logan was the Executive Director of the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber.
Logan now serves as CICE’s Midwest Regional Director, responsible for outreach to chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, educating them and positioning them to be thought leaders in their communities on the economic benefits of clean energy.
A graduate of Bluffton University, Logan also earned his IOM from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Madison, WI. Logan also earned the Ohio Certified Economic Developer Certification from the Ohio Economic Development Institute.
Logan lives in west-central Ohio with his wife, Becky, and their two sons. Logan also serves his community as a volunteer firefighter.
Kelsey Pepitone
Clean Energy Outreach Manager
Kelsey Pepitone joined CICE in November 2023 following her role as a utility-scale solar project developer with Energix Renewables. Prior to her tenure at Energix, she was an associate director at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, during which time she contributed to work on policy areas including offshore wind, industrial decarbonization, and urban design. She also previously worked for the Partnership for Responsible Growth and served as the sustainability coordinator for Miami University (OH).
Kelsey holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Miami University, where she also received master’s degrees in both environmental science and political science.
She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Rob, and their dog, Winston.
Anne Feldhusen
Arizona & Florida State Director
Anne Feldhusen is the State Lead in Florida for Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy. She has extensive experience quantifying and communicating the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy solutions and has worked with technology firms, non-profits, and local governments. Anne was previously the Green Technology Manager for the Hewlett-Packard Enterprise business, leading a program to develop energy efficient hardware and software and green data center infrastructures. Prior to this role, Anne built the financial business case for a 1.2 MW solar installation for HP.
Anne has a bachelor of science degree in Industrial Management and Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School.
She bikes everywhere and is a founding member of Environmental Entrepreneurs.
Alan Byrd
Florida Director of Outreach
Alan Byrd joined CICE with great experience in marketing, public affairs, and business development. Jack of all traits, Alan is an author and award winning reporter, and marketing professional. He is a past chair of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and currently sits on the chamber’s executive committee. He stays active in his community by aiding in fundraising efforts for many organizations.
Throughout his career, Alan has been a sought-after speaker, talking on a multitude of subjects to groups small and large. His subject matter has included topics from baseball and fishing regulations to how to use the media for sales and how to maximize your community relations to grow your bottom line.
Alan is married to his wife Melissa, and has two daughters, Abigail and Madeline. During his free time, Alan enjoys to fish and hunt and plays guitar and sings with several local groups and solo. He spends too much of his money rebuilding the record collection of his youth and on concerts throughout the state.