Don Traywick
About Don Traywick
Don Traywick serves as the Vice President of Business Development at ESI Inc. of Tennessee, where he has successfully managed 18 large capital projects valued at $4.5 billion since 2021.
Work at ESI
Don Traywick has served as the Vice President of Business Development at ESI Inc. of Tennessee since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in capturing and delivering 18 large capital projects, which collectively have an EPC value of $4.5 billion. Traywick led the development and proposal for ESI Inc.'s inaugural combined cycle EPC project for a 600 MW generating plant. His leadership has contributed to the company's growth and expansion in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Don Traywick earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in business development within the energy sector. Traywick's expertise encompasses project management, engineering, and strategic business development, particularly in the areas of power generation and renewable energy.
Background
Before joining ESI Inc., Don Traywick held various leadership positions in the energy industry. He worked at ProEnergy Services as Vice President of Business Development for EPC Projects from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he spent two years at Wood in Power Business Development. Traywick also had a brief tenure at Enercon Services, Inc. as Sector Lead for Power and Renewable Energy in 2021.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Don Traywick has secured significant contracts that highlight his capabilities in business development. Notably, he won a contract for a new recovery boiler and fiberline with a Brazilian pulp and paper company, capitalizing on the low cost of eucalyptus fiber and labor in Brazil. Additionally, he secured a contract for advisory services for a coal project in the Siberian region of Russia, which was funded by the United States Department of Energy.