Robert Chiste
Director/Board Member at BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP.
Profile
Robert M.
Chiste is the founder.
He founded FuelQuest, Inc. in 1998, Solidify, Inc. in 1992, American National Power, Inc. in 1986, and Sorfina Capital LLC in 1998.
Mr. Chiste is also the founder of TriActive, Inc. Mr. Chiste's current job(s) include being the Executive Chairman at Encycle Corp.
since 2012, Director at MetOx Technologies, Inc. since 2020, Director at Enbala Holdings, Inc., Director at AISRe, Director at Better World Acquisition Corp.
since 2022, and serving on the Advisory Board of EnerTech Capital Partners.
Mr. Chiste's former job(s) include being the Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Allwaste, Inc. from 1994 to 1997, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc. from 2001 to 2009, Chairman at Enbala Power Networks ULC from 2012 to 2019, Director at Franklin Credit Holding Corp.
from 2005 to 2007, serving as a Director at Innovative Valve Technologies, Inc. and Pentacon, Inc., Independent Director at STR Holdings, Inc. from 2010 to 2014, Senior Vice President-Strategic Planning at Transco Energy Co. LLC from 1986 to 1988, President of Transco Energy Ventures Co., Executive-in-Residence at EDV Management Co., and President-Industrial Services Group at PSC LLC from 1997 to 1998.
Mr. Chiste's education history includes undergraduate studies at The College of New Jersey and graduate studies, including an MBA, at Rutgers State University of New Jersey.
Robert Chiste active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2022-04-18 |
MetOx Technologies, Inc.
 MetOx Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology MetOx Technologies, Inc. develops technology to produce high temperature superconductors. The firm currently holds a non-exclusive worldwide license from the University of Houston to a material (YBCO) developed by the UH at its Texas Center for Superconductivity and an exclusive worldwide license to deposition technology developed by the UH at its Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center. The company was founded by Lou Castellani and Dr. Alex Ignatiev in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-16 |
Enbala Holdings, Inc.
 Enbala Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Enbala Holdings, Inc. provides Technology support services. The company is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Encycle Corp.
 Encycle Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Encycle Corp. develops and markets energy management technology solutions. It offers wireless automated demand management and demand response controllers that can be installed onto any electrical heating, cooling, or discretionary electrical load. The company was founded by Mark Kerbel and Roman Kulyk in 2005 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Chairman | 2012-03-21 |
| AISRe | Director/Board Member | - |
EnerTech Capital Partners
 EnerTech Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance EnerTech Capital Partners (EnerTech Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Scott Ungerer. The firm is headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Robert Chiste
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sorfina Capital LLC
 Sorfina Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sorfina Capital LLC provides investment services. It offers investment services to the energy, oil and gas companies. The company was founded by Robert M. Chiste and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-12-31 |
Enbala Power Networks ULC
 Enbala Power Networks ULC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ENBALA Power Networks, Inc. provides smart grid technology solutions. Its solutions include virtual power plants, distributed energy resource management systems and analysis and planning. The company was founded by Malcolm Metcalfe and Richard C. Black in 2003 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada. | Chairman | 2019-09-30 |
| STR HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-14 |
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Training of Robert Chiste
| The College of New Jersey | Undergraduate Degree |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| STR HOLDINGS, INC. | Utilities |
| BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP. | Finance |
| Private companies | 20 |
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| Allwaste, Inc. | Commercial Services |
Franklin Credit Holding Corp.
 Franklin Credit Holding Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Franklin Credit Holding Corp. operated as a holding company. The company was founded by Thomas J. Axon, Frank B. Evans, Jr., in 1990 and was headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Finance |
Innovative Valve Technologies, Inc.
 Innovative Valve Technologies, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Innovative Valve Technologies, Inc. provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, replacement, and value-added distribution services. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Distribution Services |
Pentacon, Inc.
 Pentacon, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Pentacon, Inc. is a company that distributes fasteners and other small parts, such as screws, bolts, and nuts. The company is based in Houston, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Pentacon was founded in 1997 by Cary M. Grossman. Pentacon was acquired by Anixter International, Inc., part of WESCO International, Inc. from June 22, 2020 on September 20, 2002 for $108.20 million. | Distribution Services |
Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc.
 Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc. provides energy management solutions that enable energy providers and consumers to optimize their power usage and meet peak demand. The firm delivers its energy management solutions through a portfolio of hardware, software and services. It operates through two segments: the Residential Business and the Commercial & Industrial. The Residential Business segment sells IEM solutions to utility customers for use in programs with residential and small commercial end-use participants. The Commercial and Industrial segment provides IEM solutions to utilities and independent system operators that are managing programs or auctions for large Commercial and Industrial consumers. The company was founded by John Rossi in 1980 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA. | Technology Services |
MetOx Technologies, Inc.
MetOx Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology MetOx Technologies, Inc. develops technology to produce high temperature superconductors. The firm currently holds a non-exclusive worldwide license from the University of Houston to a material (YBCO) developed by the UH at its Texas Center for Superconductivity and an exclusive worldwide license to deposition technology developed by the UH at its Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center. The company was founded by Lou Castellani and Dr. Alex Ignatiev in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Electronic Technology |
TriActive, Inc.
 TriActive, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services TriActive, Inc. provides software-as-a-service systems management solutions for information technology and managed services providers. Its products include asset, configuration, and desktop management suite. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Enbala Holdings, Inc.
Enbala Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Enbala Holdings, Inc. provides Technology support services. The company is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA. | Technology Services |
American National Power, Inc.
 American National Power, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities American National Power, Inc. supplies electricity and operates power facilities. The private company is based in Marlborough, MA. The company was founded by Robert M. Chiste. | Utilities |
FuelQuest, Inc.
 FuelQuest, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services FuelQuest, Inc. provides on-demand supply chain management, tax automation and compliance solutions for suppliers, distributors, buyers and traders of petroleum products and other energy commodities. The company was founded by Rich C. Cilento Jr. in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
Transco Energy Co. LLC
 Transco Energy Co. LLC Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Part of The Williams Cos., Inc., Transco Energy Co. LLC is a private company that operates natural gas pipelines. The company is based in Houston, TX. Transco Energy Co. was acquired by The Williams Cos., Inc. on January 19, 1995 for $430.50 million. | Industrial Services |
Transco Energy Ventures Co.
 Transco Energy Ventures Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of ENGIE SA, Transco Energy Ventures Co. constructs and operates power plants. The private company is based in Houston, TX. Transco Energy Ventures was acquired by National Power America, Inc. from Transco Energy Co. LLC on September 14, 1993 for $150 million. | Utilities |
EDV Management Co.
 EDV Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance EDV Management Co (El Dorado Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1986 by Gary Kalbach. The firm is headquartered in in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Solidify, Inc.
 Solidify, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Solidify, Inc. provides sales process automation solutions. It offers CPQ, e-commerce, configurator, catalog, sales portal, website services, and integrations solutions. The company was founded by Del Merenda and Robert M. Chiste in 1992 and is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT. | Technology Services |
EnerTech Capital Partners
EnerTech Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance EnerTech Capital Partners (EnerTech Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Scott Ungerer. The firm is headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
| AISRe | |
PSC LLC
 PSC LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology PSC LLC provides environmental and industrial services. It offers hydroblasting, vacuum services, environmental management, specialty maintenance services and technology solutions. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Electronic Technology |
Encycle Corp.
Encycle Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Encycle Corp. develops and markets energy management technology solutions. It offers wireless automated demand management and demand response controllers that can be installed onto any electrical heating, cooling, or discretionary electrical load. The company was founded by Mark Kerbel and Roman Kulyk in 2005 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Sorfina Capital LLC
Sorfina Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sorfina Capital LLC provides investment services. It offers investment services to the energy, oil and gas companies. The company was founded by Robert M. Chiste and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
Enbala Power Networks ULC
Enbala Power Networks ULC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ENBALA Power Networks, Inc. provides smart grid technology solutions. Its solutions include virtual power plants, distributed energy resource management systems and analysis and planning. The company was founded by Malcolm Metcalfe and Richard C. Black in 2003 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
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