The Powerley Team
One team to proliferate the energy-driven smart home.
Meet our Leaders
Rahul Prakash
Chief Executive Officer
Rahul has over twenty years of investing and management experience. He has been involved as an investor, manager, advisor and a board member for numerous companies, both nationally and internationally. He offers a unique perspective that helps companies realize the best value for their stakeholders and is an investor/owner-manager who has led a significant number of successful exits.
Chris Weiss
Chief Technology Officer
Chris leads the technology and customer services of Powerley’s end-to-end integrated software platform. Chris has 25+ years of technology leadership experience, including developing software, building systems, and providing a broad range of technology services. He prides himself on building a collaborative approach to innovation, drawing from both technology and business. Chris holds two bachelor's and two master’s degrees from Michigan State University.
Paul Wezner
Chief Growth and Customer Officer
Paul has more than 15 years' experience in the technology space, leading digital strategy, product management/marketing and client success organizations. Since joining Powerley as the company's first employee in 2015, Paul has emerged as a subject matter expert in the smart energy space, bringing multiple products to market, and serving on SECC board. Paul holds a BA and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Jason Sieloff
Chief Delivery Officer
Jason has led Powerley’s Supply Chain Operations team since 2016. With over 25 years of experience developing supply chain and business strategies, Jason has brought this experience to Powerley and has laid the foundation for Powerley’s supply chain and logistics. He holds an MBA from FIU and a BA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.
Jeff Meador
VP of Engineering
Jeff leads Powerley’s engineering organization with over 15 years of experience developing products using emerging technologies. He has a strong track record of building and guiding high-impact engineering teams across a range of disciplines, with deep expertise in connected devices and data intelligence. Jeff is a continuous learner in a fast-moving technological landscape and holds a degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University.
Brandi Urquhart
Head of Finance
Brandi heads the accounting/finance functions for Powerley. She has spent her entire professional career in the accounting field, where she developed a love for numbers. A proven professional bringing her progressive accounting experience with both public and private companies to the forefront. In additional Brandi has a knack for creating and improving processes, and posses strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Nicole Bonneville
Head of Marketing
With over 20 years of marketing experience across diverse industries, Nicole is a seasoned professional known for her exceptional ability to connect companies with consumers using a wide range of platforms and tools. Since joining Powerley in 2019, she has become a go-to person for our clients and internal team. She has successfully implemented data-driven strategies that have resulted in significant gains and brand recognition for our energy partners, as well as for Powerley. Nicole received her BA in Marketing and MBA from Walsh College.
James Bumbaugh
General Counsel
Jim brings over 20 years of legal experience to the team, from both large law firms and as internal General Counsel. Jim’s expertise entails intellectual property, marketing, technology transactions, data privacy compliance and commercial transactions. As General Counsel, Jim has developed a keen understanding of the unique needs and concerns of Powerley’s utility partners. Jim oversees all legal and compliance matters affecting Powerley and addresses issues related to regulatory compliance, terms of service, infringement concerns, false advertising, and third-party content permission and licensure. Jim is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds both a BA and JD from Michigan State University.