Alex Fay - President 

Alex Fay is Chief Commercial Officer at GMV, a technology company that serves public transit agencies.  GMV's cloud software and onboard systems provide vehicle tracking, performance dashboards, and real-time passenger information.  Alex is responsible for business strategy, sales, marketing and managing key customer accounts in Los Angeles, Houston, and other cities across the United States.

Previously, Alex worked in the lithium-ion battery industry, developing and manufacturing custom power systems for vehicles, medical devices, and aerospace projects.  Alex started his career at Los Angeles City Hall, as an advisor to the Mayor and City Council on issues ranging from Airports to Zoos, with a focus on infrastructure, green buildings, waste management, energy, water, transportation, and economic development.  

Alex is an alumnus of UCLA, where he studied history and public affairs.  He also serves on the board of the John Muir Elementary Foundation.  

Zanku Armenian - Commissioner

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Varoojan Avedian - Commissioner 

Varoojan Avedian serves as the Assistant General Manager for the City of Pasadena Water and Power Department, where he leads the Power Delivery Division. In this role, he oversees engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance of the utility’s transmission and distribution systems. With more than 20 years of experience in public utility operations, Varoojan has held key leadership positions, including at Glendale Water and Power. He holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in California. His expertise spans power systems design and reliability, capital improvement planning, and workforce development.

Ted Flanigan- Commissioner 

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Hrand Avanessian-Commissioner

Hrand Avanessian has more than 40 years of experience in power system engineering after graduation from Pahalvi (Shiraz) University in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).

Hrand holds a PE in California and Nevada as well as being a LEED Green Associate. His expertise is in the field of power system studies. Hrand has been an active member of IEEE for many years, serving at the capacities of Secretary of IEEE Iran Section in Region 8 (1998-1999), Chair of IEEE IAS LA Chapter (2005-2007). IEEE SFV Section Chair (2016). Hrand has also been Senior Member of IEEE since 1999. At this time he is IEEE SFV PES Chapter Chair and Sr. LIfe Member of IEEE.

Hrand has worked for ORSA Substation Consulting Engineers Co. (Fullerton), Hampton Tedder High Voltage Testing Co. (Montclair), Parsons Inc. (Pasadena), WorleyParsons Inc. (Arcadia) and Fluor Corporation in Irwindale. At this time he is running his own company, HI TECH ERA, Inc. (in Glendale).