Meet Our Builders

An energy entrepreneur and trusted executive with 28 years of proven experience in business transformation. Results-oriented leader and early mover with diverse skills, influential networks, and expertise in strategy and sustainability in energy and climate. Extraordinary super connector with a high value for relationship, excelling in elevating diverse voices, bridging divides, and fostering innovative solutions through systems thinking and a results-centered approach. As the founder of ALLY Energy and The Bee Suite, Katie has architected strategies that transform how companies attract talent, build culture, and compete in the new energy economy. Her influence reaches the highest levels of policy — she served as an Ambassador to the U.S. Department of Energy under both the Trump and Biden Administrations and as a member of the National Petroleum Council. A sought-after keynote speaker, author of The Ask (2025), and thought leader featured on NASDAQ, CNN, FOX, and Newsweek, Katie hosted the first-ever Energy Human Capital Markets Day on Wall Street and rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

Human Resources Leader known for driving HR initiatives in support of enterprise strategy across both operations and functions. Problem-solver with excellent communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills. Translates business needs into HR strategies, influencing senior level leaders through intentional design and change management. Quickly learns new business lines in order to provide excellent support, new ideas, and data-based business cases. Hands-on leader to ensure successful delivery of initiatives. Passionate about employee & candidate experience and building infrastructure for growth. Sweet spot: small to mid-size companies. Primary industries: Oil/Gas, Petrochem, Alternate Energy, FinTech.