DAVID STAPP

CEO/CTO and Co-Founder, AB Chair Turbine Subject Matter Expertise

President and founder of Peregrine Consulting, Inc. (PCI), Peregrine Turbine Technologies, LLC, and inventor of the Peregrine Engine: David is a thirty-five (35) year veteran of aerospace engineering with expertise in Turbo-machinery design and analysis (military and commercial, aero and power-gen), UAV aircraft design (both rotary and fixed wing), structural design and analysis including stress and life, vibration, and buckling analysis in a multitude of industries, as well as high-end computer server design and integration. He holds a BSME from the University of Colorado. 

David began his career with GE Aircraft Engines in 1985 working on such projects a T700 production, GE36 design, CFE738 design, F412 design, and GE90 design, and CF34-8C design working on all rotating engine structures (high and low pressure compressors, high and low pressure turbines). David also conducted the life re-certification analysis for the CT7-5 LPT and similar work for the CT7-9 LPT. 

In 2003, David’s company won a Phase I and later a Phase II SBIR with the US Air Force Research Lab/Materials Lab to develop a new methodology for determining the life consumed of highly stressed rotating parts as a function of varied mission usage. More recently David teamed with Brayton Energy, LLC to develop a biomass and natural gas burning recuperated land-based power turbine in the 1.2MW class as well as structures design for a large scale solar energy farm in Arizona, and turbine design for an intercooled-recuperated turbo-shaft engine for an eighteen wheel application. He has also been a consultant to Samsung Techwin of Korea to assist in development of various frame and rotating components for the Korean Helicopter Program jointly developed with GE Aircraft Engines.

REAR ADMIRAL LARRY LeGREE

ADVISORY BOARD
Nuclear Energy/Power Systems, Strategy, and Leadership Expertise

Larry LeGree is a lifelong clean-energy advocate, who has joined the Peregrine team because he believes in the transformative power of advanced technology to improve the lives of everyone. His professional background as a nuclear-trained US Navy Surface Warfare Officer has been replete with leadership in large technical organizations. Larry brings the Navy Nuclear training, culture, standards and technical judgment which has centered a career of fact-based risk-informed technical leadership. He recently retired as a Rear Admiral in the US Navy. 

Larry’s previous experiences include service as the Principal Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, and National and Nuclear Security Advisory to the Secretary of Energy. While working for Secretary Jim Mattis, Larry was entrusted with the nation’s most critical operational and intelligence matters. Following that tour, Larry was designated by the Department of the Navy as the senior nuclear trained officer at the Department of Energy (DOE). He provided advice and guidance to political and civilian leadership on complex, highly technical matters related to nuclear power, nuclear weapons, nuclear propulsion, national defense, national security, critical infrastructure, cyber effects and vulnerabilities, emergency preparedness and response. 

While at DOE, Larry served as a core member of several councils and working groups representing the Secretary of Energy that built strategic partnerships throughout the U.S. Government. This included serving as a charter member of the Department of Energy’s Research Technology Investment Council. This body was created to ensure DOE executed a cohesive research development and technology transfer strategy aligned with strategic goals and priority funding in the Energy Storage, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Critical Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Fusion, STEM, and Grid Security sectors across seventeen national labs, universities and DOE headquarters. 

ELDON DOODY

ADVISORY BOARD
Director of Projects

Eldon Doody holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine and is a graduate of the Northeastern University Management Graduate School. He has been licensed and registered as a Professional Engineer in over twenty States and three Canadian Provinces. He is currently actively registered as a Professional Engineer with the State of Maine. 

Eldon has been working as an engineer since 1972 with notable companies such as Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, and Great Northern Paper, Inc., where he worked for almost 30 years and eventually served as president. 

In 2003, Eldon founded D&S Engineering and during his time as President and Majority Owner, oversaw rapid growth of the company through commercial and industrial engineering projects as well as specializing in biomass power. 

In 2013, Eldon sold D&S Engineering to Mid-South Engineering in Millinocket, ME, where he worked as the Director of Operations and then Senior Consultant. Under Eldon’s leadership, the company successfully executed many large projects including several biomass power generation projects. 

Eldon is currently an independent consultant working with Peregrine Turbine Technologies and also engages in several volunteer-based engineering projects including pro-bono project management services for the non-profit organization, Our Katahdin. 

BILL BOLTHOUSE

ADVISORY BOARD
Investor representative

Bill Bolthouse is a Family Physician living in Colorado.  That profession has allowed him to travel around the world, seeing to the needs of the poorest populations and creatively helping alleviate their suffering.  Along with his wife and 3 grown daughters, they as a family continue to be involved in global philanthropy and development. 

He grew up in Michigan in the family business that eventually became the largest carrot producer in the US.  In 2005 that business was sold, but the family retained the farmland located around the central growing regions of California.  He has served on the advisory board of that business since its inception and functions as the owner’s representative on that board.  Their vision is the wise stewardship of the land for the benefit of the entire community of stakeholders.

Bill’s interest in alternative energy began 15 years ago and he has made personal and business investments in that area, including Peregrine.  He is committed to the success of the company and a passionate believer in the technological edge that the team at Peregrine has developed. 

CARL BREWSTER

ADVISORY BOARD
Grid Power Systems Expertise

With a remarkable career spanning over 45 years in the power plant and T&D arena, Carl is a recognized authority in renewable energy and energy storage. Currently serving as the Co-Founder and COO of W.E.S.T. USA, Inc., he leads a team committed to providing cutting-edge turbine-generator testing and consulting on a global scale. His extensive background includes more than 30 years in pivotal roles at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Department of Energy, plus a solid decade with Voith. Carl’s unwavering dedication to innovative energy solutions positions him as a key player in shaping the future of sustainable energy.

With a dedication to optimizing energy production and a wealth of experience at the Tennessee Valley Authority, Carl brings a strategic vision to the power generation landscape. His journey began during the pioneering days of the Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant and advanced to his role as Senior Manager, where he excelled in orchestrating unit and system upgrades. Throughout his career, Carl has successfully led numerous power plants in the Tennessee Valley, integrating technical advancements that drive operational excellence. His advisory skills and leadership ensured that TVA remains at the forefront of sustainable energy practices.

Carl brings extensive expertise in the operational and technical domains of power generation and transmission. With a strong advisory background, he has led initiatives covering everything from control systems to the intricacies of black-start procedures. His leadership on multifaceted matters related to substations and switchyards makes him an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to enhance their operational strategies and power system reliability.

With extensive experience in power system operations and maintenance leadership, Carl has made significant contributions to both government and private sectors. At the Department of Energy, he played a pivotal role on the Hoover Dam contract implementation team, driving projects that aligned with both operational and funding objectives, earning accolades for delivering a one-of-a-kind project on time. Carl’s versatility shines through his engagements with wind turbine sites, transmission systems, federal power plants, and power marketing strategies, orchestrating sophisticated coordination across multiple entities.

With a distinguished career at Voith, Carl has played a critical role in the evolution of renewable energy. Reporting to the CEO, he led the management for significant accounts while delivering strategic advice on technical aspects and customer operations crucial for future energy initiatives. His remarkable leadership in the construction of the first new hydroelectric plant construction in the U.S. in a quarter-century exemplifies his dedication to innovation and progress. Additionally, he successfully directed the completion of seven new power plants, marking him as a key influencer in the transition toward sustainable energy solutions.