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The Rise Advantage

Why Work with Rise?


Experience

Our professionals average over 20+ years of energy experience and the senior partners have held executive management positions in some of the largest energy companies in North America. 

Unique Insights

We leverage that broad base of experience to provide clients with actionable insights and unique perspectives on the issues that matter to them most. 

Supplier Evaluation & Competitive Solicitation

Rise has a national network of energy suppliers ready to compete for your business. Our procurement process is robust, transparent and competitive.

Value Creation

Rise is committed to creating value for our clients. That can be lowering operating costs, enhancing returns or improving strategic decisions. Our fee structures are highly aligned with the value we create, so we benefit only after you see the results. 


Responsiveness

We are selective in our engagements, so we can commit to meeting your deadlines and delivering on your priorities. 

Meet Our Team

John Schultz

John Schultz

Founder and Partner 

John Schultz

John Schultz

Founder and Partner 

John is an experienced energy professional with a proven track record of developing winning strategies and delivering results. He has led two of the largest competitive retail energy companies in the United States and has 27 years of practical experience in a variety of energy industry roles including; energy sales, natural gas and electric operations, energy trading, energy infrastructure development, retail energy M&A, strategy development and risk management.

Most recently, John was President of Direct Energy Business, one of the largest retail energy providers in North America with operations in 23 states and Canada. John started his career at Statoil Energy Services and spent 13 years at Hess Corporation in a variety of energy-related roles.
Mark Taddeo 

Mark Taddeo 

Founder and Partner 

Mark Taddeo 

Mark Taddeo 

Founder and Partner 

Mark has been helping commercial and industrial customers achieve their energy goals for over three decades. He is a seasoned energy executive with significant experience in the natural gas, electric, demand response, and sustainable energy markets. Always focused on delivering for his clients, he leverages his knowledge and experience to find the best solution to any challenge.

Mark was previously Vice President Sales at Direct Energy, where he led a team of over 100 sales and support professionals responsible for selling natural gas, electricity, and energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers throughout North America. Mark started his career at Hess Corporation and held numerous sales, marketing, and customer operations roles of increasing responsibility, eventually becoming Vice President of Sales and leading the Hess Energy Marketing sales organization.
Ryan Campbell

Ryan Campbell

Director of Sales

Ryan Campbell

Ryan Campbell

Director of Sales

Ryan brings over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, with a strong background in energy sales, procurement, and commodity risk management. Before joining RISE, he led business development efforts for NRG in the Mid-Atlantic region and held key roles at Direct Energy and Hess Corporation, where he supported commercial and industrial clients with customized energy strategies.

At RISE, Ryan focuses on guiding clients through the energy procurement process, managing price risk, and securing competitive energy supply contracts. He also plays a key role in expanding our supplier network and building strategic partnerships. Ryan holds an MBA from Villanova University with a concentration in Sustainability and Strategic Management.
Ellen Northrup

Ellen Northrup

Manager, Energy Analytics

Ellen Northrup

Ellen Northrup

Manager, Energy Analytics

Ellen is a highly skilled energy procurement and management professional with over two decades of experience in the energy industry. She has successfully managed energy procurement for a wide range of clients — from commercial and industrial to municipal entities — consistently delivering cost savings and exceptional service. Ellen also brings a strong financial background, having recovered over $3.3 million in gross receipts tax refunds for her clients.

Her previous roles include positions with KPMG Peat Marwick, Morgan Stanley, and 5/Luthin Associates. She is a Certified Energy Professional by the Association of Energy Engineers and currently supports RISE clients with energy procurement, utility tariff analysis, budgeting and planning, energy tax strategy, and commodity pricing.
Claudia Taddeo

Claudia Taddeo

Energy Sales & Marketing Specialist

Claudia Taddeo

Claudia Taddeo

Energy Sales & Marketing Specialist

Claudia is a new member of the Rise team and a 2023 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a B.A. in Administration of Justice. She brings three years of sales experience in the advertising industry, with a strong background in client relationship management, business development, and consultative selling.

Claudia is excited to bring her sales expertise and client-focused approach to RISE. In her new role, she looks forward to building strong relationships with clients and suppliers while supporting Rise’s continued growth and success.