NextEnergy Appoints Dan Radomski as Director, Market Development

Radomski brings extensive alternative energy manufacturing expertise to NextEnergy

DETROIT, July 10 -- NextEnergy, Detroit's alternative energy R&D incubator, amplifies its potential industry impact by appointing Dan Radomski as director of market development. In this role, Radomski is responsible for developing and executing NextEnergy's marketing communications activities and overseeing NextEnergy's partnerships with Michigan's economic development agencies, including the establishment of supplier working groups, workshops and related events.

Prior to joining NextEnergy, Radomski spent more than 11 years at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) where he most recently served as sales manager & product development manager for alternative energy and emerging technologies. Radomski interfaced with alternative energy technology providers nationwide to aid in accelerating their manufacturing capability. Radomski also managed the relationship with an advisory committee that had a direct interest in incorporating advanced energy technologies into future product designs.

"We're very pleased to welcome Dan as a member of the NextEnergy leadership team," said James Croce, CEO of NextEnergy. "NextEnergy and our clients will benefit greatly from Dan's expertise and industry experiences as we continue to enable the commercialization of energy technologies by Michigan technology providers. With Dan's background and expertise, NextEnergy is well positioned to assist Michigan's existing supply base to capture diversification opportunities in the rapidly growing alternative energy sector."

"I am eager to aid the NextEnergy leadership team in expanding our market outreach and industry impact," said Radomski. "Commercializing alternative energy technology is essential to decrease our nation's dependence on foreign oil, and therefore will be a frontline issue for the foreseeable future. It's exciting to be part of the organization leading this charge for Michigan."

Radomski is an active member of the SME's Advanced Energy Technology Advisory Committee, serves as the co-chair of Michigan's Wind Manufacturing Group, and co-authored SME's video/DVD Manufacturing Alternative Energy Systems. He also has played a supportive role with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturing R&D Collaboration Projects and the DOE/NREL Fuel Cell Manufacturing Roadmap. Radomski earned his Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University.

About NextEnergy Center

NextEnergy is a non-profit corporation founded to enable the commercialization of energy technologies that positively contribute to economic competitiveness, energy security and the environment. The state-of- the-art NextEnergy Center and related energy infrastructure supports research, development, education, and outreach through collaboration among automotive, military, and energy company interests. For more information, visit http://www.nextenergy.org/ .