Our Team

Ocean Exchange Volunteer Team

Michael Egan

Board Member/Advisor, Atargis Energy Corporation

Michael currently serves as an advisor and Board member for Atargis Energy Corporation which has developed a transformational approach to generating electricity from waves.

He has over 30 years in the energy industry with experience ranging from upstream oil and gas, transportation, corporate finance and chemicals. While Chief Financial Officer at PECO, Michael also served as Chairman of AmerGen Energy, a joint venture between PECO and British Energy formed to acquire and operate nuclear power plants in the Unites States following the partial deregulation of the power generation industry.  In this role, Michael negotiated the first ever purchase of a Nuclear Power Station and AmerGen received the Financial Times Year 2000 Boldest Strategy of the Year Award. He led the merger between PECO and Unicom and served as the Chief Integration Officer for the merger, forming Exelon Corporation. He then served as both the CEO of Exelon Enterprises and Exelon Executive Vice President with responsibilities for Corporate Planning and Strategy, Corporate Development and Mergers and Acquisitions.  He has served on numerous public and charitable boards including the Edison Electric Institute Finance and Regulatory Executive Advisory Committee, The American Petroleum Institute and The American Section of the Societe de Chimie Industrielle. He also served as Chairman of the Finance Committee for NEIL (Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited). Unrelated to energy Michael was the CEO and Co-Founder of PAINCAVE, a website developed to provide training videos, programs, and clothing for cyclists and triathletes. 

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Testimonials

Ocean Exchange consistently brings together some of the most promising innovators in sustainability, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to support their work through the Solutions Review Team. Each year after attending the annual conference, I leave energized by the quality of ideas presented, the mission‑driven entrepreneurs involved, and the collaborative environment that drives meaningful progress for our oceans and The Blue Economy.

 
Rick Claar
Partner/President, The Martec Group

The Guy Harvey Foundation has been a proud partner with Ocean Exchange for the past few years as it provides a wonderful platform for innovations to be shared, meaningful networking to take place and overall supports the growth of the ocean economy and conservation efforts. We’ve been fortunate to provide awards for both collegiate and high school categories, participated on the judging panel and are inspired by the problem solving solutions presented by each candidate. If you want a good dose of inspiration, definitely look to supporting, attending or participating in the events!

 
Jessica Harvey
Chief Executive Officer, Guy Harvey Foundation

Participating in Ocean Exchange as an AUV subject matter expert was a meaningful way to share Anduril’s perspective on operational autonomy and AUV deployment. The event brought together diverse stakeholders focused on advancing practical, impact-driven maritime technologies, and provided a valuable platform for meaningful and inspiring discussions that delved into the complexities and opportunities spanning the full spectrum of ocean innovation.

 
Jessie Gray
Engineering Project Manager, Anduril

At Carollo Engineers, water is all we do—so we’re passionate about protecting our oceans. Attending the Ocean Exchange connected us with innovators advancing the blue economy, including those driving reuse and improving wastewater treatment and water quality. Events like this highlight how essential cross-sector collaboration is to solving global water challenges and creating a more sustainable future.

 
Dave Sobeck
Executive Vice President, Carollo Engineers

Being a voting delegate at Ocean Exchange reminded me why I do this work—watching students and industry leaders alike push the boundaries of what’s possible for ocean health and the blue economy. Deep thanks to Moffatt & Nichol for supporting our time and commitment.

 
Lynette Cardoch
Vice President Director, Resilience and Adaptation, Moffatt & Nichol