Tyler Coon

Experience

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  Black & Veatch

  Dec 2001 - Aug 2004

  Project Engineer

  Led design and oversaw construction of water and wastewater infrastructure. Negotiated and acquired right-of-way.

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  Archer Engineers

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Associate/Project Manager

  Led all aspects of water supply solution projects, including finance, design, permits, and construction. Negotiated and acquired right-of-way for projects.Key Accomplishments:Developed and implemented marketing plan for drinking water supply and treatment consulting.Set record for shortest-tenured employee to be named associate.

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  Farmland Reserve

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2016

  Led Natural Resource Group of multinational company managing large portfolio of land and natural resources. Determine if investments meet strategic objectives through real estate financial analysis, including pro forma and internal rate of return calculations. Conduct due diligence on land acquisitions and enhance investment return through long-term planning. Negotiate agreements for mineral leasing and oil & gas production after performing financial analysis.Key Accomplishments:Built the Natural Resource Group and implemented the natural resource strategic plan.Implemented career development and leadership training programs as head of People Development Team.Consolidated asset management for three affiliate companies to implement world-class water management initiative. Show less Developed and implemented regional water strategy using public-private partnerships. Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to accomplish strategic objectives. Improved infrastructure through strategic planning and implementation.Key Accomplishments:Negotiated settlement of major water litigation involving regional and state agencies.Managed $1M shell and dirt mining business to profit in spite of downturn in construction industry.Expanded agricultural operations by 8,000 acres through attainment of state and federal permits.Completed five-year management training program, and promoted to Natural Resource Group Manager. Show less

  • Natural Resource Group Manager

    Aug 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Vice President (East Central Florida Services)/Engineer

    Aug 2006 - Aug 2013
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  Cambridge International

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Market Research Intern

  Presented market and competitive landscape reports on key product lines. Recommended product and business development opportunities that furthered strategic objectives.

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  Duke Energy Corporation

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2021

  Lead developer of utility-scale solar, storage and wind projects in the Midwest and Northeast United States for Duke’s unregulated renewables business. Collaborate with subject-matter experts and external stakeholders, including customers, landowners and government officials, to deliver solutions that meet strategic objectives. Secure solutions that best meet the Duke Energy Renewables’ business needs and the desires of customers and communities. Conduct community outreach to share project information and obtain stakeholder feedback. Navigate complex and controversial projects in highly contested settings. Negotiate long-term leases with landowners acres and tax abatement agreements with local jurisdictions. • Developing 1.3 GW of solar & storage generation across five sites in Illinois, 1 GW of solar & storage generation across four sites in Indiana and 53 MW of solar generation across three sites in New York.• Marketing power to commercial, municipal and utility renewable energy buyers. Negotiating an 800-MW solar PPA with single buyer. • Managing interconnection processes and entering interconnection agreements in MISO, PJM and NYISO. • Prospecting for new solar & storage project sites in Ohio and Kentucky.• Developed 182-MW wind power project in northern Texas. Show less Lead siting and community engagement for new transmission lines and substations in the Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Conduct community open houses to present information and obtain stakeholder feedback.• Negotiated substation sites and transmission line routes with several of Duke’s largest customers in the Midwest. • Routed three miles of new transmission line through the Bloomington’s urban core through successful collaboration with residents, the mayor, city council persons, and staff. • Collaborated with Avon and Plainfield staff as well as key landowners to route new 2.5-mile transmission line project through the All Points Industrial Park and nearby residential neighborhoods. Show less

  • Business Development Manager II

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Transmission Siting Lead

    Oct 2016 - Dec 2018
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  Duke Energy Renewables

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  Business Development Manager II
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  BrightNight

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  Market team lead in the eastern US (primarily PJM, MISO, LG&E/KU, TVA and FPL), while continuing to personally build the portfolio and lead development of utility-scale projects. Provide mentorship and oversight for other developers on the team as they lead development of projects. Ensure dev-ex budgets and project schedules are established and maintained, while setting and achieving objectives and key results. • Personally lead development of 2.1 GW of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in PJM, MISO, LG&E/KU and FPL. • Build coalition of support for projects by effective engagement of the business community and local government officials. Show less Market team lead in the eastern US (primarily PJM, MISO, LG&E/KU, TVA and FPL), while continuing to personally build the portfolio and lead development of utility-scale projects. Provide mentorship and oversight for other developers on the team as they lead development of projects. Ensure dev-ex budgets and project schedules are established and maintained, while setting and achieving objectives and key results. • Personally lead development of 2.1 GW of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in PJM, MISO, LG&E/KU and FPL. • Negotiate acquisition of projects under development. • Build coalition of support for projects by effective engagement of the business community and local government officials. Show less

  • Vice President, Development

    Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Director, Development

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2023
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  Azimuth Renewables

  Dec 2023 - now

  Vice President, Operations