Optimum Energy Fuels Expansion, Hires Financial and Project Development Veterans

SEATTLE & BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimum Energy announced today the strategic addition of two senior executives to its leadership team: Jeffrey Cepler, Sr. Director, Project Development, and German W. Krug, Vice President, Financial Analytics and Modeling.

"We’ve built a team of top-tier leaders who have collectively managed over $6B in energy projects. Jeffrey and German strengthen this foundation, ensuring Optimum continues to deliver measurable results and the next generation of EaaS solutions."

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The appointments immediately strengthen Optimum Energy’s capacity to scale its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) platform, ensuring clients achieve financial goals and operational reliability.

“We’ve built a team of top-tier leaders who have collectively managed over $6 billion in energy projects. Jeffrey and German strengthen this foundation, ensuring Optimum continues to deliver measurable results and the next generation of Energy-as-a-Service solutions,” said Lisa Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Energy.

Cepler, with nearly three decades in finance at firms including UBS and Citigroup, is a trusted advisor who has structured complex transactions for investment-grade health systems nationwide. Krug joins Optimum with 20+ years of experience managing risk for structured energy and infrastructure deals, having recently led a modeling team that closed more than $1.5 billion in EaaS projects.

Redefining Energy-as-a-Service

Optimum Energy’s EaaS model sets a new standard for Healthcare, Higher Education, and Advanced Manufacturing facilities that demand more than simple risk transfer or asset monetization. The platform is centered on continuous optimization and measurable outcomes through:

• Integrated Solutions: Combining design, finance, and operations for peak efficiency.
• Performance-Driven Technology: Leveraging advanced analytics for continuous system improvement.
• Client-Centric Flexibility: Structuring agreements around a client’s specific KPIs.

“The combined technical and financial mastery Jeffrey and German bring allows us to immediately elevate our platform, delivering a true Gen2 EaaS solution, meaning greater financial certainty and deeper optimization for our clients,” said Ken Bernhard, Vice President of Project Development at Optimum Energy.

About Optimum Energy

Optimum Energy is an established global leader in holistic energy infrastructure optimization, providing comprehensive and integrated solutions to mission-critical facilities. Its expertise spans a full spectrum of services, from initial engineering and construction to ongoing maintenance, asset management, and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) offerings. By serving key sectors such as healthcare, higher education, and advanced manufacturing, Optimum Energy delivers measurable efficiency and enhanced resilience. The company leverages proprietary innovation and AI-driven technology to provide continued savings, reliability, and resilience, while its flexible financing models, including off-balance sheet structures, enable its clients to accelerate cost savings and meet performance goals with confidence. For more information, visit www.optimumenergyco.com.