Leadership
Our team includes industry experts with over 50 years’ combined experience in entrepreneurship, management, and operational success.
Andres C. Garcia, CEO & CTO
Over 25 years in mechanical engineering with a focus on lifting and handling systems, and co-developer of multiple heavy-lift patents (including a structural design for Volvo). PhD in Material Science and Engineering, and a Director of The Houston Engineering Center, University of Texas System. Career includes IP litigation work that informs CLS Wind's commercial discipline with large counterparties. Director of CLS Wind Group Ltd.
Mark Yates, CFO & COO
20 years as a business and technology executive in operations, finance, process, planning, control, performance improvement, and operational strategy.
Jeff Wolfe, Chief Strategy Officer
Energy and cleantech industry leader and serial entrepreneur with broad international experience inventing and building energy systems.
Advisors
Dr. Alan Lowdon OBE, Principal Strategic Advisor
Strategic advisor through Alcala Ltd. OBE recipient with deep experience across the United Kingdom offshore renewables ecosystem, innovation programs, and government-backed funding routes.
Adam Hollis, UK Operations Consultant
United Kingdom-based consultant. Background in grant administration and operational support for industrial businesses operating across the UK.
In memoriam: Kent A. Johnson
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, 1966–2026
Kent co-founded CLS Wind and led it as Chief Executive Officer. The company he built carries his vision forward.