Tony Acernese, LC

Tony Acernese, LC has had a long and varied career in the energy services industry. Tony began their career in 2004 as a General Manager at Fastenal. In 2010 they joined SmartWatt Inc. as a Director of National Accounts Sales, and then moved up to Strategic Account Manager, Business Development Manager, National Accounts Sales Leader, and Business Unit Manager/Mid-Atlantic. In 2011, they founded and became CEO of IntelliGreen. In 2019, they joined American Eagle Solutions as CEO/Head of Energy Services. Finally, in 2022 they became Managing Partner at Athena Partners Strategy Group.

Tony Acernese obtained a BS in Neuroscience and Business from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. In 2014, they obtained the LC - Lighting Certified certification from the NCQLP - National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions.