Prior to joining Rye as its general counsel, John was a partner in the Finance and Restructuring Department at Dorsey & Whitney, and co-head of the firm’s Electric Industry Sub-Group. John has over 30 years of experience in project development and finance. In his career, John has led or supported the acquisition or development of over 6,000 MW of energy projects.

John received his JD from Columbia Law School, where he was a three-year Stone Scholar, and a BS in Business Management from the University of Maryland, University College, where he graduated summa cum laude.

David has applied his technical expertise to hydropower projects around the globe, including in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and the United States. With more than 30 years of experience as a hydraulic engineer, project manager and energy economist in the hydropower industry, he brings a deep understanding of the unique requirements and benefits of pumped storage hydropower systems. As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Rye, David plays a pivotal role in advancing our pumped storage hydropower projects, including strategy, infrastructure, innovation and regulatory alignment. David holds both an engineering degree and an MBA, allowing him to integrate technical insight with business strategy to drive meaningful, long-term outcomes. Prior to joining Rye, David worked at EDF Hydro Engineering Center in France.