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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.
Chinese Proverb
Our Management Team
Roger Ford, M.A.
Roger Ford is a nationally recognized energy strategist specializing in energy security, grid resiliency, and circular economy infrastructure. As President of Eureka Energy Corporation, he leads the development of integrated energy systems that convert waste streams into renewable fuels while strengthening domestic supply chains and supporting economic growth in rural and industrial regions. His work centers on advanced waste-to-energy deployment, primarily scaling the Gravity Pressure Vessel (GPV) technology, transforming municipal, agricultural, and industrial waste into renewable natural gas, sustainable fuels, and value-added products. With Eureka and its partners, he is leading development initiatives in the United States, as well as the global market in the Cayman Islands, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, and Ukraine. His work builds resilient, diversified energy systems that integrate coal, natural gas, bioenergy, nuclear, and renewables. He is a principal author of two whitepapers—From Waste to Wealth: Redefining the Circular Economy and Unlocking Strategic Rare Earth Elements from Coal and Coal Waste Streams—advancing national policy frameworks for resource independence and critical mineral security. Ford holds a Master of Arts from American Military University and is certified in the United Nations Development Programme Sustainable Development Goals. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Seneca Center for Energy and Critical Minerals Policy and is widely regarded as a thought leader in deploying scalable, resilient energy solutions across the United States.
Terry Headley, M.B.A.
As Vice-President of Government & Public Affairs, Terry brings more than 30 years of experience in energy policy, strategic communications, and industry advocacy. A native of West Virginia, he has built a career at the intersection of public policy, industry leadership, and public engagement across the coal and broader energy sectors. He previously held senior communications roles with the West Virginia Coal Association and the American Coal Council, where he helped shape modern pro-coal messaging and expand industry advocacy through digital platforms. He also played a key role in advancing the Friends of Coal campaign into a nationally recognized voice for coalfield communities. Terry is President and CEO of The Headley Company and founder of the Seneca Center for Energy and Critical Minerals Policy, advising on energy reliability, affordability, and national strategy. He holds an MBA from West Virginia University and a master’s in public relations from Marshall University, along with dual bachelor’s degrees in European history and international relations.
Faith Mercke
Faith Mercke, a distinguished professional from Louisville, Kentucky, has excelled in both the real estate property management and real estate development for over two decades. Faith launched her career by implementing innovative management systems that enhanced efficiency and productivity. She manages her properties in the Louisville area, while continuing to be an entrepreneur in the real estate. Her strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail have significantly contributed to Louisville's growth. Beyond her professional achievements, Faith is an active mentor and community advocate, making a lasting impact on the city’s business and real estate landscape.
Advisory Board
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB, is a sustainable development technology consultant based in Denmark, Europe. Since 2018, she has been working with the Canadian SDTC foundation (Sustainable Development Technology Canada). She leads the European division of Canadian Kingsford Consulting, assisting companies in positioning themselves for optimi
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB, is a sustainable development technology consultant based in Denmark, Europe. Since 2018, she has been working with the Canadian SDTC foundation (Sustainable Development Technology Canada). She leads the European division of Canadian Kingsford Consulting, assisting companies in positioning themselves for optimizing profitability and helping European sustainable development businesses enter the North American market. She is trained in Value Stream Mapping, Lean Management, and Design Thinking Methodology.
James Titmas, P.E.
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB
James A. Titmas, P.E., holds a BSCE degree from the University of Akron in Ohio, USA, and honored as a "Distinguished Graduate." He is currently in his 56th year of work in Civil Engineering in the waste processing and water treatment arts. He is the author of 27 US patents in this field with 5 more patents in the application process. Du
James A. Titmas, P.E., holds a BSCE degree from the University of Akron in Ohio, USA, and honored as a "Distinguished Graduate." He is currently in his 56th year of work in Civil Engineering in the waste processing and water treatment arts. He is the author of 27 US patents in this field with 5 more patents in the application process. During his career he has lead responsibility in over eight hundred civil engineering projects. Beginning in 1989 he has been working with emerging economies in Africa, Asia, India, the Americas, Europe, the Pacific Rim and the Near East to establish a frame work for new methods of wastes management with emphasis on producing economically viable products from wastes -- to support, all or in part, the costs of wastes elimination, without government subsidy. The most recent awarded patents relate to the conversion of wastes to fuels and feed products, the severance of the carbon sulfur bonds in used rubber, sub-dew point emission control with the commercial recovery of acids and toxic metals from air combustion and supercritical wet oxidation processing suspended in a fluid envelope. As a co-founder, current CEO and Chairman of the Board of GeneSyst International, Inc.,
John Dodson, p.e., M.B.A.
Jelena Franco, BA IR, BA IB
John Dodson, p.e., M.B.A.
John is a senior energy infrastructure executive, entrepreneur, and national security–focused technologist with more than five decades of leadership across military service, advanced energy systems, and large-scale infrastructure development. He serves as Owner and Executive Director of Thayer Gate Energy and as Principal and CEO of Thaye
John is a senior energy infrastructure executive, entrepreneur, and national security–focused technologist with more than five decades of leadership across military service, advanced energy systems, and large-scale infrastructure development. He serves as Owner and Executive Director of Thayer Gate Energy and as Principal and CEO of Thayer Gate Development LLC and Thayer Energy, Inc. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Dodson holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, with additional advanced studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, George Washington University, and the University of Mississippi.
He served fourteen years on active duty in the United States Army, including three voluntary tours in the Vietnam War. His assignments included Engineer Company Commander, Special Forces officer with MACV-SOG, CIA Paymaster, Army aviator, and Special Forces Engineer assigned to the Shah of Iran. He is a recipient of the Silver Star and four Bronze Stars. Following his military service, Dodson served as a Professor of Economics, Energy Policy, and Government at West Point before transitioning to the private sector. As a senior executive in construction and development, he led major civil, utility, and vertical infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Since 2004, he has focused on resilient energy systems, including microgrids, HVDC transmission, and integrated multi-technology platforms. His initiatives—such as the Guardian Grid and West Point Microgrid—have been briefed at the White House and developed in coordination with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and national policy leaders. Dodson brings to Eureka Energy Corporation a rare combination of combat leadership, academic rigor, infrastructure finance expertise, and advanced energy deployment experience, supporting the company’s mission to deliver resilient, secure, and next-generation energy solutions.