Team

Jesse L. Stephens is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of AEi – American Energy Intelligence Group. Based in Louisiana, he focuses on developing resilient energy infrastructure for AI data centers, defense installations, and critical facilities through modular microgrids and autonomous energy control systems.

Mr. Allaire is a global energy infrastructure executive with more than 30 years of experience across 50+ countries and 80+ transactions totaling over $12 billion in asset value. His work spans utility-scale power, solar, data centers, and smart energy infrastructure. He previously led a MENA-based energy development company and founded a $750M energy infrastructure acquisition fund in Dubai. He began his career as a petroleum geologist with Union Texas Petroleum and TotalEnergies.

Keaton has 15+ years experience leading strategic partnerships, project development, capital formation, and external relations in the technology, energy, and geothermal space. He has helped advance both domestic and international energy development projects as chief development officer through engagement with governments, investors, and industry partners. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of MindSumo, a venture-backed technology company acquired by MBO Partners, where he built partnership & client relationships with more than 100 Fortune 500 companies

Andrew McBride is the Founder and Managing Partner of Covitus Capital, where he has led the firm’s growth since its launch in 2023. With more than nine years of finance experience, he has advised on nearly $1.5 billion in M&A and restructuring transactions across energy, infrastructure, transportation, real estate, and manufacturing. His background includes roles at Young America Capital, Interim President and CRO of a venture-backed manufacturer, and earlier work in large-scale energy development and subsea engineering with Transocean and Seadrill. He holds an MBA in Finance from Boston University and a B.S. in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves.