Company Founders

Keith Pitman, President & CEO

• Keith grew up in Lapeer, New York (population 500), enjoying a rural lifestyle which included tree farming, forest management, and firewood production. A lifelong resident of New York, and a product of some of New York's finest educational institutions, he now resides in the State's smallest City, Sherrill, a community of about 3,000 in Oneida County. Keith is a recognized expert in the electric utility and energy fields. Keith has previously served as Superintendent of two municipally-owned electric utilities, as a forensic electrical engineer, and as a business and technical advisor to numerous entities ranging from utilities, to governments, to law firms, to developers, and to industry. Always striving to help make communities and local economies stronger by way of ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Keith has committed to lead Empire State Wind Energy to the forefront of the industry.

Tom Golisano, Chairman

• Tom Golisano needs no introduction. A lifelong resident of Western New York and a world-class entrepreneur and philanthropist, he has decided to direct his talents and resources to the important issue of energy - an issue directly impacting society and all of our daily lives. Empire State Wind Energy represents what he sees as a "better way" to utilize our State's wind resources, and also a commitment to curb our addiction to fossil fuels. Understanding the critical crossroads at which we now find ourselves, Mr. Golisano prefers to see clean power production involve and benefit the local people, local communities, and New York's economy. Tom has grown tired of seeing outsiders controlling our economy and taking jobs and money out of our area. Empire State Wind Energy has set out to inspire and revitalize community leaders, businesses, and the public - by keeping power generation development and all of its benefits at home.

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