Vincent Graziano was named the CEO/President of the RISE Group Inc., an employee-owned company, in April 2021. He had previously served as Vice President of Thielsch, and president of its RISE Engineering division since RISE was acquired in 1995. As president of the RISE Group Inc., he will lead a group of over 500 professionals delivering services in the critical fields of electric grid resiliency, environmental testing, efficiency and renewables, health and safety, and agri-business.

Before joining the RISE Group Inc., Mr. Graziano was president of RISE (formerly Rhode Islanders Saving Energy) since 1980. He has worked cooperatively with utility and program sponsors on the design and implementation of numerous energy-efficiency programs and services in the United States and Canada. Under his direction, RISE has provided energy-efficiency retrofits for more than 500,000 buildings, totaling more than $1.4 billion in energy improvements. RISE has been nationally recognized on many occasions for its innovative delivery of efficiency initiatives.

Before joining RISE, Mr. Graziano was the principal planner of Conservation and Renewable Energy Programs for the Rhode Island Governor’s Energy Office. He holds an MBA in Accounting from Bryant University, and a Bachelor's degree in government and resource economics from Clark University. He is active in several industry and business groups, and is a member of the La Salle Academy Hall of Fame in Providence, RI.

Nancy strategically drives the Human Resource function and is responsible for navigating the professional and personal growth and success of the RISE Group Inc.’s growing staff. Deliberate in her delivery to drive an “Ultimate Employee Experience”, she and her team stay ahead of the market and use creativity in their focus on the ongoing design of the organization’s people strategy. The HR team has a strong commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Talent Strategy, Total Rewards, and Program Development. Nancy brings more than 30 years of progressive HR experience - in various industries and a global Fortune 500 company. A truly inclusive leader and business partner, she works closely with the Thielsch leadership team to understand divisional goals to ensure they are successful in meeting and exceeding the business targets of today and those of the future. Outside of work, Nancy enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and anything that gets her outdoors.

As Chief Information Officer at the RISE Group Inc., and most recently Executive Vice President, Services at NWN/Carousel, a $750M global IT Service firm, Paul brings a unique, diverse set of skills resulting from success on both sides of the desk delivering business transforming IT services and solutions with a team of proven IT services professionals that will do whatever it takes to deliver on our commitments to clients, staff, and shareholders. Leadership, Excellence, Integrity and the Ultimate Client Experience are qualities that define Paul's style of management and teams he leads to enable businesses to be more agile, responsive to customer needs, and competitive. In addition, Paul is a practicing consultant advising clients on Managed Services, ITO, operations, technology and organizational optimization strategies.

Mr. Kennefick is a 20 year veteran of Thielsch Engineering. He received a B.S. in both Mechanical Engineering and Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and currently possesses an Unlimited Horsepower Coast Guard First Engineers License. During his tenure he has overseen the development and growth of the national field engineering services division.

This division performs engineering evaluations, inspections, specialty repairs and maintenance services for the power generation and process industries. These services are conducted out of the four regional offices, Cranston, RI (corporate), Cleveland, OH, Austin, TX and Boca Raton, FL.

Laurel Stoddard is a well-known leader in the Environmental Laboratory Industry with over 40+ years of experience. Her experience ranges from developing methods and procedures for contaminant analysis regarding monitoring, cleanup, and compliance activities. She received a BS in Chemistry from Southeastern Massachusetts University and continues her education through course work that includes Environmental Regulatory Laws and Business, and Information Technology, while also being involved in the community. At the RISE Group Inc., Laurel has held the position of Laboratory Director and Vice President for 20+ years and currently is responsible for the division of analytical laboratories (ESS, BAL, and Analytical Balance) specializing in analysis for site cleanup and disposal, discharge monitoring, drinking water compliance, environmental forensics, food testing, shelf-life studies, and product testing.

Mike joined RISE to lead efforts developing comprehensive energy service offerings for larger commercial, industrial, and public/private institutional clients. He brings an extensive career focused on developing complex performance-based solutions, including having overseen over $1billion of comprehensive efficiency and renewable energy projects. Mike leverages his technical background to customize cost effective solutions for clients with energy, infrastructure, and carbon reduction needs, as he did over a 20+ year career at publicly-traded energy services company Ameresco, most recently as Senior Vice President. Mike is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (highest distinction), and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Babson College with his Masters in Business Administration. A licensed professional engineer in multiple states, he also holds certifications as a Certified Energy Manager, a Certified Energy Auditor, a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Craig joins the RISE Group Inc. as their Vice President of the Built Environment Division, consisting of Creative Environment Engineering, Coldmasters Temperature Control, AirMasters, and James Chemical Engineering. Craig makes this transition from his position as an advisory Board Member at the RISE Group Inc. In this role, Craig leads organizational efforts and initiatives around business and profitability improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term growth strategies. Craig brings a successful track record of organizational improvement, leading acquisitions and change management with his extensive operational and engineering background. His previous executive roles and responsibilities have been in organizations ranging from Startups, Private Equity, and Fortune 500 companies.