About THG Energy Solutions
THG Energy creates cost-savings, conserves resources, and lowers client’s risk through actionable energy analytics, sustainability reporting, and automated energy management. Contact us to learn more.
Meet Our Team
THG’s core team comes from diverse backgrounds in energy marketing, building controls, engineering, and data management. THG’s clients and industry partners benefit from our broad range of expertise, and our ability to take on projects with the customer’s best interest in mind.
Daniel Frey has more than 30 years of energy marketing and trading business experience. In 2011, he led a group of investors to acquire THG Energy Solutions. Since then, he and the management team have dramatically expanded THG’s offerings in energy and demand management to clients across North America. Before joining THG, Frey was EVP of Market Development for Seminole …
Daniel M. Frey
Daniel Frey has more than 30 years of energy marketing and trading business experience. In 2011, he led a group of investors to acquire THG Energy Solutions. Since then, he and the management team have dramatically expanded THG’s offerings in energy and demand management to clients across North America. Before joining THG, Frey was EVP of Market Development for Seminole Energy. He previously held executive positions with El Paso Energy and Samson Resources Company where he managed energy marketing and trading operations along with retail and wholesale electricity markets. He has broad experience with large and mid-sized clients to implement successful strategies for managing energy cost and has testified in front of FERC and state regulatory commissions in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Frey is a former CPA and received his MBA from Oklahoma State University.
Mark Lane joined THG Energy’s management team as Executive Vice President of Demand Response Services in January 2013. Lane is recognized as a pioneer in the field of demand response and holds patents pertaining to ADR technology and its application. Mr. Lane’s background includes over 29 years of experience in building automation, thermal dynamics and energy management. He has held …
Mark Lane
Mark Lane joined THG Energy’s management team as Executive Vice President of Demand Response Services in January 2013. Lane is recognized as a pioneer in the field of demand response and holds patents pertaining to ADR technology and its application. Mr. Lane’s background includes over 29 years of experience in building automation, thermal dynamics and energy management. He has held the position of: President for RTP Controls, an automated demand response provider; Division President for Micro Thermo, a subsidiary of United Technology; and Director of Sales for Emerson Climate Technologies. Lane’s other patents include a unique secondary refrigerated case design, now used in many of today’s supermarkets. Lane invented THG’s automated demand response system, including both hardware and software design.
With over twenty-five years of exceptional leadership in the energy and sustainability management sector, Gary Bradley brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to THG Energy Solutions. His strategic insights and customer-centric approach perfectly align with THG’s core values and future vision. Gary’s impressive background includes leadership roles at renowned global consulting firms such as Accenture and ICF, along with …
Gary Bradley
With over twenty-five years of exceptional leadership in the energy and sustainability management sector, Gary Bradley brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to THG Energy Solutions. His strategic insights and customer-centric approach perfectly align with THG’s core values and future vision. Gary’s impressive background includes leadership roles at renowned global consulting firms such as Accenture and ICF, along with serving as the Director of Global Energy and Sustainability Systems at CB Richard Ellis.
Throughout his career, Gary has demonstrated expertise in leading tariff optimization, custom rate development initiatives, and sustainable energy management plans. His hands-on experience as the former Director of Energy and Commodities at Sara Lee and Smurfit Stone Container further enhances his credentials. Notably, as the Director of National Accounts at Constellation Energy, Gary developed strategic energy and sustainability management plans for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including ADP, Baxter International, Dow Jones Companies, Marriott, United Airlines, as well as various high school districts, colleges, and universities.
In his role at THG, Gary will focus on fostering strong client relationships, implementing highly effective processes, and elevating the overall client experience. His commitment to improving operational efficiency, advancing sustainability efforts, and meeting market demands will play a pivotal role in driving THG’s growth.
Mr. Bradley holds esteemed certifications as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), LEED Green Associate (GA), and holds a Commercial Pilot’s License. Additionally, he has been recognized for his innovation, having been awarded an International Patent as a co-inventor of modeling to optimize energy procurement.
Chad Burden joined THG Energy’s management team as Director of Sustainability in February 2013. Since, he helped orchestrate the development of a greenhouse gas reporting tool for facilities and homes, planned a city-wide building competition for Tulsa, and provided business logic for the upcoming residential energy management portal. Mr. Burden earned his Master of Science in Environmental Science from Oklahoma …
Chad Burden
Chad Burden joined THG Energy’s management team as Director of Sustainability in February 2013. Since, he helped orchestrate the development of a greenhouse gas reporting tool for facilities and homes, planned a city-wide building competition for Tulsa, and provided business logic for the upcoming residential energy management portal. Mr. Burden earned his Master of Science in Environmental Science from Oklahoma State University and has experience working with various green building protocols, including: U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, and the National Association of Home Builders program. Mr. Burden is available to support your sustainability efforts, including: greenhouse gas reporting, ENERGY STAR scoring/certification, and inspiring green teams to implement best practice energy management. Burden previously served in management positions in varying capacities for Winnercomm Inc., including: sales planning, finance, and sports marketing. He is a Navy veteran who served in navigation operations and voyage planning onboard a nuclear submarine.
Joining THG in April of 2013, Mr. Frey develops and maintains relationships with industry clients who utilize THG’s offerings for automated demand response and energy management. Mr. Frey combines experience in utility invoice analysis and deregulated energy sales with a deep understanding of THG’s offerings to closely work with clients to develop and deploy energy solutions for commercial and industrial …
Max Frey
Joining THG in April of 2013, Mr. Frey develops and maintains relationships with industry clients who utilize THG’s offerings for automated demand response and energy management. Mr. Frey combines experience in utility invoice analysis and deregulated energy sales with a deep understanding of THG’s offerings to closely work with clients to develop and deploy energy solutions for commercial and industrial end-users around the country. Frey works out of THG’s Austin office, is a graduate of Trinity University, and earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Katie Becht brings a strong background and understanding of the North American energy markets and the companies that transact in those markets. After working in the energy market data space and supporting traders and energy principals for over twelve years at both ABB and Yes Energy, she felt a strong pull to transition to a role more focused on the …
Katie Becht
Katie Becht brings a strong background and understanding of the North American energy markets and the companies that transact in those markets. After working in the energy market data space and supporting traders and energy principals for over twelve years at both ABB and Yes Energy, she felt a strong pull to transition to a role more focused on the energy sustainability side of the business. Her industry experience combined with her genuine desire to help people learn how to manage their energy budgets and usage gives her a unique perspective that she’s leveraging in her role at THG. Ms. Becht received her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, with a policy focus and a forestry minor from Oklahoma State University.
Jay House comes to THG from Continuum Energy, LLC where he served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer. He joined Continuum (formerly Seminole Energy Services, LLC) in 2006 as the company’s first dedicated financial analyst. While at Continuum Mr. House was the primary person responsible for financial analysis on hundreds of transactions, out of which resulted $250 MM+ in executed …
Jay House
Jay House comes to THG from Continuum Energy, LLC where he served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer. He joined Continuum (formerly Seminole Energy Services, LLC) in 2006 as the company’s first dedicated financial analyst. While at Continuum Mr. House was the primary person responsible for financial analysis on hundreds of transactions, out of which resulted $250 MM+ in executed transactions both on the buy and sell sides, as well as equity capital raises. Prior to joining Continuum, he was a Tax Associate at Grant Thornton LLP. Mr. House attended Harding University graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2002. He also received his Juris Doctor from The University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2005. Mr. House is a Certified Public Accountant and a Member of the Oklahoma State Bar.
Dr. Beach conducts research related to the interplay between the development of Energy Policy, Environmental Policy, and Technology Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Beach also teaches a wide range of classes on Energy Technology Policy, International Energy Policy, and Energy Economics in the Cockrell School of Engineering, The LBJ School of Public Policy, The McCombs Business …
Dr. Fred C Beach
Dr. Beach conducts research related to the interplay between the development of Energy Policy, Environmental Policy, and Technology Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Beach also teaches a wide range of classes on Energy Technology Policy, International Energy Policy, and Energy Economics in the Cockrell School of Engineering, The LBJ School of Public Policy, The McCombs Business School, and the Jackson School of Geosciences.
Prior to joining The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Beach served for twenty-five years in the United States Navy where he was a qualified Submariner, Naval Aviator, Surface Warfare Officer, and Acquisition Professional. Since retiring in 2003 he has also served as a consultant on defense-related topics for the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group, MITRE, Naval Research Advisory Committee, Naval Research Laboratory, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the Defense Science Board.
Dr. Beach holds a Ph.D. from the LBJ School of Public Policy, University of Texas at Austin an M.S. in Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He is also a graduate of the Defense Acquisition University and Certified Level III DoD Acquisition Professional and Program Manager.