Chris Ashley
About Chris Ashley
Chris Ashley is the Vice President of Utility Sales and Market Development at EnergyHub, with over 20 years of experience in the energy and utility sectors.
Vice President, Utility Sales And Market Development
Chris Ashley currently works as the Vice President, Utility Sales and Market Development at EnergyHub. Since joining EnergyHub in 2016, Ashley has played a significant role in driving the company's market development strategies. His efforts have been focused on shaping and implementing effective sales leadership within the utility industry, further solidifying EnergyHub's market presence.
Previous Roles at EnergyHub and EnerNOC
Chris Ashley has extensive experience in sales leadership and market development within the utility sector. Before becoming Vice President at EnergyHub, he served as Vice President, Utility Sales at the same company from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, he held various leadership roles at EnerNOC including Regional Director, Utility Sales, Senior Director, Utility Solutions, and Director, Utility Solutions. These roles allowed him to contribute substantially to utility solutions and sales over a span of eight years.
Background in Corporate Finance and Operations
Chris Ashley began his career in corporate finance before transitioning into the energy sector. From 2000 to 2002, he worked as an Analyst at Chestnut Partners. He then served as the Director of Finance and Operations at AutoCell Laboratories from 2003 to 2005. His tenure at Chestnut Partners resumed from 2005 to 2006 as Vice President, emphasizing his strong background in finance and operations.
Educational Background
Chris Ashley holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, earned between 2006 and 2008. He also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Politics and Economics from Middlebury College, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. These educational achievements have provided him with a solid foundation for his career in the energy and utility sectors.
Experience in Energy and Utility Sectors
With over 20 years of experience, Chris Ashley has become a seasoned professional in the energy and utility sectors. His work at EnerNOC and EnergyHub has been pivotal in shaping his expertise in sales leadership, market development, and utility solutions. His diverse skill set, which includes a strong background in finance from his earlier roles, complements his deep understanding of the utility demand response space.