Jason Powers

Jason Powers is the CEO and Founder of Powers IoT, a smart home technology company. Jason has also previously worked as the owner of Veggie Fuels, LLC, and as the Cooperative Research Program Coordinator for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Powers has always been passionate about environmental sustainability. This led him to their work with Veggie Fuels, where they collected, distributed, and processed waste vegetable oil from local restaurants into transportation-ready biofuels. Jason also supervised a team of field technicians and managed over 40 cooperative research projects as part of their work with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

During their time with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Powers was instrumental in acquiring the first hybrid vehicle for the department. Jason also researched sustainable practices and technologies and developed strategies for their integration into the department's operational strategy. In 2007, they were named Chairmen of the department's first "Green Committee."

Powers' work with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources led him to their current role as CEO and Founder of Powers IoT. Jason's experience with sustainable practices and technologies, as well as their passion for environmental sustainability, have helped him build Powers IoT into a successful smart home technology company.

Jason Powers has a Master of Science in Coastal Oceanography from Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, a BS in Biology from Stony Brook University, and a certification from Nest Labs as a Certified Nest Professional. Jason also has certifications from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional, the Association of Energy Engineers as a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Renewable Energy Professional, and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) as a LEED Green Associate.

Mike Ripa - COO, Ronald Kister - SVP, Technology, and Rhys Wescott - Senior Account Manager report to Jason Powers.