Rain Enhancement Technologies Team

Four decades of experience across various technology sectors: cloud, security, server, storage, networking, services, and channel

Unique ability to scale start up and Fortune 500 technology companies

Led dramatic sales transformations at EMC, StorageTek, Sun, and HP

Proven track record of driving revenue growth, gross margin, ecosystem partnerships, and fostering lasting executive relationships

Co-author of Your Go To Sales Advisor

Former CFO and Interim CEO of Coliseum Acquisition Corp., assisted with key financial and strategic initiatives

Extensive experience in financial consulting, SEC reporting, and capital markets transactions, with 10 years in advisory roles at technical accounting advisory firm, serving 400+ pre-IPO, public, and private equity-backed companies

Experienced corporate attorney with over 35 years specializing in technology transactions, M&A, and capital financing

Served as General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer at AspenTech

Former International Counsel for Prime Computer, Computervision, and Bank of Boston (now Bank of America)

Extensive experience managing complex technology transactions across Europe, Asia, and Latin America

Founder of Blue Umbrella, developing marketing strategies for weather and climate tech companies

Senior Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communication at Climavision, a B2B climate tech startup

Former Vice President of Corporate Marketing at The Weather Company (formerly WSI)

Extensive experience scaling growth-stage companies in the B2B SaaS and climate tech space

Background in media marketing with streaming startups and broadcast television

Expert in developing data-driven marketing strategies, demand generation, and multi-channel campaigns

Over 30 years of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering projects

Designed and supervised original RET array designs and operated trials in Oman and Australia

Deep track record of delivering full project lifecycle experience, from development of CAPEX proposals, to development of tender proposals and costing on the supplier side, to full delivery of electrical and automation projects (brownfield and greenfield)

Faculty member in Atmospheric Science at Florida State University and Meteorology Undergraduate Program Director

Former Research Fellow at the University of Reading (UK), National Centre for Atmospheric Science

PhD in Meteorology from Pennsylvania State University with expertise in atmospheric dynamics and numerical weather prediction

Author of 25+ peer-reviewed scientific articles and delivered 100+ presentations at national and international scientific meetings

Over 20 years of experience in atmospheric modeling, weather and climate analysis, and geophysical data analysis

Recipient of Florida State University Teaching Award

Research Assistant at West Texas A&M University, focusing on atmospheric particle analysis using WT-CRAFT technology

Lab Coordinator at Amarillo College STEM Research Center, operating and maintaining advanced analytical instruments

Pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Atmospheric Science at West Texas A&M University

Experienced in mass spectrometry techniques, including LC/MS instrumentation and specialized research software

Member of the Weather Modification Association with expertise in ice nucleating particle research

MS in Data Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and BE in Computer Engineering from University of Mumbai

Former Research Intern at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, developing deep learning methods for rainfall downscaling with super-resolution CNNs

Data Scientist at GenH, automating hydropower site identification using computer vision on satellite imagery

Former Data Analyst at LTIMindTree, leading data migration projects and building dashboards for The Walt Disney Company

Expertise in meteorological data analysis, machine learning, computer vision, and spatial data integration using ArcGIS, QGIS, and PostGIS

Achieved AUC score of 0.94 in rainfall prediction research and contributed to 20% increase in campaign-driven revenue through data analytics

Current master’s degree student in Applied Statistics at University of Northern Colorado

Master’s degree in chemistry from University of Texas at Austin and bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Texas Tech University

Analytical chemist with 6 years of new product development and project management experience in chemical manufacturing

Extensive research experience with analytical chemistry equipment including x-ray diffraction, spectrophotometry, spectroscopy, and chromatography

Four years of teaching experience in chemistry laboratory, analytical chemistry, and business statistics

Specialized in developing novel energy storage materials and utilizing advanced analytical techniques

Enterprise sales executive with over 20 years of experience at Workday, Oracle, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T

Specialist in scaling go-to-market strategies within the North American Public Sector, including Tribal Governments and major state entities

Led transformative sales initiatives for California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Los Angeles County government agencies

Managed and scaled enterprise accounts for major North American corporations including Toyota Motor Sales and Arrow Electronics

Expert in high-value relationship building, complex contract negotiation, and market expansion across government

Former Texas State Meteorologist with 46 years of experience in weather modification

Led development of statewide rain-enhancement program, helping establish 12 cloud-seeding projects covering more than 37 million acres

Administered $13.7 million in State of Texas grants for weather modification initiatives

Past President of the Weather Modification Association and Chairman of the North American Weather Modification Council

Author of “Texas Weather” (1983, 1997) and “Weather in Texas” (2017) published by University of Texas Press

Recipient of the National Weather Service’s Thomas Jefferson award for outstanding meteorological observations

Over 10 years of experience in capital markets, investing, and operational finance

Former Senior Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs’ Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group

Extensive experience advising management teams on financing and M&A transactions for private and public companies

Specializes in consumer internet and software sectors

Collaborated with Goldman Sachs partners on business development and strategic initiatives

Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, focusing on Corporate Governance Litigation and Crisis Law

Chairman of the Board at AerCap Holdings N.V., the world’s largest commercial aircraft leasing company

Former Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Indigo Agriculture, increasing issued patents from 13 to 179

Built EMC Corporation’s legal department from a single lawyer to 120 professionals across 86 countries during 26-year tenure

Board Member at Progress Software (NASDAQ: PRGS)

Previously served as Chair of Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission, resulting in appointment of 262 judges

Expert in atmospheric-ecosystem solutions using observational and technology systems

Over 30 years of experience in atmospheric physics/chemistry, cloud systems, and aerosol interactions

Director/Program Manager for science technology, and engineering projects spanning 20+ years

Extensive experience with cloud seeding technologies and atmospheric water management science

Holds patents for using cloud seeding technologies via various applications, materials, platforms, and strategies

C-Suite / Board of 7 mobile app companies

Deep track record in ESG focused value creation

International expansion expertise – organic and inorganic

Deep understanding of top and bottom of funnel techniques for optimizing retention, conversion, and LTV

Overseen billions in mobile app revenue and advertising spend

Pioneered incented mobile app and rewarded video advertising

Former Executive Vice President of Cybersecurity at OpenText, overseeing enterprise, business, and home security solutions for over 11 million customers

Built a comprehensive cybersecurity business through strategic acquisitions, including Micro Focus, Zix, Carbonite, Webroot, and BrightCloud

Former Group Vice President and General Manager at Oracle, leading Advanced Customer Services business for North America across software, systems, and cloud services

12 years at Sun Microsystems in various leadership roles

Over 25 years of experience in technology leadership with a focus on cyber resilience and enterprise solutions

BA from the University of Colorado, with executive leadership training from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and the University of Hong Kong

Founder and CEO of Black & Blue LLC, contributing to the development and adoption of sustainable, carbon-neutral technologies and water treatment solutions

Former Commercial Customer Outreach Supervisor at Resource Innovations, representing utilities’ commercial energy efficiency incentive programs

Former Owner of PCR, an eco-conscious general contracting firm, growing business from startup to over $5 million in annual sales in under four years

LEED-BD&C accredited professional recognized as Green Builder of the Year and recipient of the 2010 Utah Building Efficiency Strategies Energy Champion Award

Former President and board member of Friends of the Great Salt Lake and Volunteer of the Year recipient from The Nature Conservancy of Utah

Degree in Environmental Conservation from the University of Colorado, with experience in water treatment and monitoring in the oil shale and gas industry

Water Utility Manager for the Town of Silverthorne, leading municipal water supply, treatment, distribution, and water quality programs

Former Senior Water Resources Specialist with Colorado River Water Conservation District, overseeing enterprise operations and water rights portfolios for over 15 years

Technical lead for the Central Colorado Mountain River Basin Cloud Seeding Program and Grand Lake Adaptive Management initiatives

Board member of Middle Park Water Conservancy District since 2006 and representative to the Colorado River Water Users Association

Over 33 years of experience in western water issues, specializing in stakeholder-driven environmental initiatives on the Colorado River

Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources with a focus on Hydrology from the University of Georgia

Founder of WaterValue LLC, providing advisory and consulting services to startups, scaleups, capital providers, and NGOs in the water and climate tech space

Created and led Microsoft’s global water program, establishing the company’s industry-leading 2030 water positive commitment

Previously headed the Climate Resiliency Group at Seattle Public Utilities, focusing on organizational capacity building and resilience strategies

Board member of the Alliance for Global Water Adaptation and Board President of The Climate and Water Initiative

Strategic Partner with PureTerra Ventures with expertise in climate resilience and corporate water strategy

Specialist in value creation through climate resilience across corporations, the public sector, and civil society

Founder and President of Emergent Global Solutions, a global crisis and emergency management consulting firm

Former Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) from 2012 to 2023

Over 40 years of experience in emergency management, disaster response, and public safety at local, state, and federal levels

Served as Federal Coordinating Officer with FEMA under President Clinton

Board member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Recognized leader in crisis management, responding to unprecedented wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic

Founder of Electronic Systems Development (ESD) specializing in weather radar systems, cloud seeding aircraft telemetry, and meteorological technology

Over 40+ years of experience in weather modification, working on projects worldwide

Extensive client base across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia, including partnership with North West University in South Africa

Expert in cloud seeding aircraft telemetry systems, sensors, data systems, and remote monitoring for weather stations

Recent collaboration on a major project to deliver instrumented cloud seeding aircraft to the UAE

Chairman of the International Committee of the Weather Modification Association (WMA)

Former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2018-2024) with over 26 years at HP/HPE

30-year veteran of the IT industry known for customer-first mindset and executing go-to-market programs that drive engagement and brand loyalty

Transformed HPE global marketing into a modern, digital-first model and played key role in creating the “hybrid cloud” market category

Orchestrated industry’s first keynote in Sphere, Las Vegas, attracting record 14,000 attendees to technology showcase in 2024

Board member of Task Force for Global Health where he chairs the Development Committee

MBA from

Associate Professor and Extension Economist at Texas A&M University with 28 years of faculty experience in the Department of Agricultural Economics

PhD and BS in Agricultural Economics from Texas Tech University and MS in Agricultural Economics from Louisiana State University

Investment Advisor Representative with Texas State Securities Board managing over $80 million in client assets across diverse investment portfolios

Vice-President of the National Annie’s Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing education for farm and ranch women

Fifth-generation rancher operating a 1,200-acre cow-calf operation in Jack County, Texas

Principal Investigator for 30+ grants totaling over $10.3 million with 50+ refereed publications and 1,000+ professional presentations

Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and Senior Research Fellow with the Kyl Center for Water Policy

Board member of the Arizona-Mexico Commission and Arizona’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority’s Water Conservation Grant Committee

Legal counsel to the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association with over 20 years of experience in domestic and international water law and policy

Juris Doctorate from University of Chicago Law School and Master of Science in Water Science, Policy, and Management from Oxford University

Former Fulbright Scholar at Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and visiting professor at University of New South Wales and Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Leads the Holistic Water Solutions Initiative and author of “Just Add Water: Solving the World’s Problems Using its Most Precious Resource” (Oxford University Press, 2020)

President/CEO of Pluvium, LLC, specializing in weather enhancement and precision aerial application technologies

Retired Research Engineer with USDA-ARS with expertise in aerial application technology

Holds a patent for an aerial electrostatic system for weather modification (2021)

Published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and delivered more than 200 technical presentations internationally

PhD in Engineering Science from Louisiana State University

Leads international efforts to advance the spray drone industry and unmanned aerial application systems

Global GTM leader with 25+ years in enterprise sales and go-to-market strategies for weather and climate solutions

Former Head of Sales, North America at Meteomatics and Senior Director, Global Head of Weather Solution Sales at Maxar Technologies

Former VP, Global Head of Weather Solution Sales at Spire Global and Director, Global Head of Enterprise Sales at IBM Watson Media and Weather

Extensive experience building and leading high-performing international sales teams across SaaS, Cloud, IoT, and Big Data platforms

Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and consistently exceeding sales targets across global markets

Expert in structuring complex enterprise deals with C-level executives across agriculture, energy, transportation, insurance, and government sectors

Professor in School of Meteorology at University of Oklahoma and Director of Cooperative Institute for Severe and High Impact Weather Research and Operations

Provides consulting services through Nubes LLC, specializing in cloud microphysics and atmospheric research

PhD in Atmospheric Physics from University of Toronto with research experience at UC San Diego, National Center for Atmospheric Research, and University of Illinois

Fellow of American Meteorological Society and American Geophysical Union

President of International Commission on Clouds and Precipitation and Chief Editor of American Meteorological Society Monographs

Author of 250+ peer-reviewed publications with H-index of 70 and principal investigator for 69 grants totaling over $320 million

Participated in or led 36 aircraft field campaigns studying cloud microphysics and atmosp

Quantum physicist who specializes in the isolation of individual atoms for applications in quantum information science

Co-founded IonQ in 2009. By using ultrafast laser pulses for speedy quantum entanglement operations, he pioneered the use of trapped ions for quantum simulations of many-body models related to quantum magnetism and has proposed and made the first steps toward a scalable, reconfigurable, and modular quantum computer

Monroe is a UMD Distinguished University Professor

Research Faculty at Utah State University and Associate Professor at Tribhuvan University, Nepal

PhD and MS in Atmospheric Science from the University of Wyoming, with over 25 years of experience in meteorology and climate research

Specialist in cloud seeding, aerosol, and precipitation processes with expertise in extreme weather and climate

Led multiple winter orographic cloud seeding projects in Utah and contributed to field campaigns in Wyoming, Utah, and India

Established cloud seeding research programs in Utah and published numerous peer-reviewed publications on glaciogenic seeding impacts

First recipient of the North American Weather Modification Council (NAWMC) Scholarship

Senior Lecturer at Texas Tech University with PhD in Atmospheric Sciences specializing in boundary layer meteorology

President of Active Influence and Scientific Management, providing weather modification consulting services

Former Research Scientist with Texas Weather Modification Association, conducting cloud seeding operations and training meteorologists

Co-inventor of patented Aerial Electrostatic System for Weather Modification with USDA ARS

Author of multiple textbooks and numerous peer-reviewed publications on atmospheric sciences and weather modification

Extensive international consulting experience with weather modification projects in Chile and Argentina

Over 150 M&A transactions and raised hundreds of billions in total capital

Played a key role in structuring Dell’s $67Bn buyout of EMC as EMC’s executive vice president

Significant shareholder value creation at EMC, Oracle, Accenture, Korn Ferry and Broadcom

Director on Board for Broadcom (Member of Executive Committee), Coupang, lonQ

Deep banking & capital markets expertise

Over 30 years of operating experience in the water industry

Founder of Ecolochem, a provider of outsourced industrial water treatment services for a wide range of industries including power, refining, chemical, pulp and
paper, automotive, electronics and pharmaceuticals

Sold Ecolochem to lonics in 2003 which was ultimately acquired by General Electric

Executive Chairman & Founder of Aurora Organic Dairy, the nation’s leading organic private-label dairy supplier

Founded Aurora Dairy Corporation in 1976, which became one of the largest dairy operators in the United States

Co-founder and active Chairman of Horizon Organic Dairy, the nation’s leading branded organic dairy producer

International dairy industry consultant with experience in Oman, Pakistan, Iran, Mexico, Belize and Russia

Founding director of First Bank of Idaho, GF&C and Headwaters MB

Member of The American Meteorological Society since 1998 and was issued the AMS Seal of Approval in 1999

Emmy nominated broadcast meteorologist with over 20 years of experience

Worked at The Weather Channel for over 10 years anchoring their prime-time evening program

Worked at both the network and local affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN

Climate specialist with an emphasis on climate communication and adaptation

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Steelcase Inc., responsible for international business in EMEA and APAC and overseeing Real Estate, Facilities, and Security

Longest-serving CFO in Steelcase’s 110+ year history, instrumental in the company’s transition to public trading in 1998

Extensive global business experience across 50 countries, leading transformation of Steelcase’s operational footprint

Former Vice President of Operations Finance with responsibility for supply chain strategy and international financial operations

Former Finance Leader for Steelcase International based in Strasbourg, France, and seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and MBA in Finance from Michigan State University, affiliated with American Institute of CPAs

Chief Executive Officer of ISG, a nationally recognized provider of Medical Management, Clinical, Investigative, and Record Management Solutions for the insurance industry

Led strategic expansion of ISG’s service offerings, technological advancements, and geographic presence throughout the United States

Built ISG into a major organization with 1,750 employees, 1,000 field investigators, and partnerships with over 18,000 medical providers.

Instrumental in transforming ISG into a nationally recognized brand in the insurance industry over the past decade

Actively contributes to various non-profit organizations, youth sports, hospitals, and cancer centers

Over three decades of experience across various technology sectors: IT, Cloud, Security, Automation and Al

Proven track record of driving revenue growth, gross margin expansion, ecosystem partnerships and fostering lasting customer relationships

Led Dell’s $20B+ Americas business through one of the largest and most successful technology acquisitions of all time

Visionary approach to driving a company’s growth and innovation