Our Team

John Costlow has been with the organization since 2008 and the President and CEO since 2014. His background is rooted in decades of experience in energy systems, efficiency technologies, renewable energy deployment and regulatory energy policy. Starting as a qualified nuclear reactor operator with U.S. Navy, he continued onto a Bachelor of Science and graduate degrees in Organizational and Executive Leadership.

In his role as President and CEO, John leads initiatives focused on practical energy deployment, program design, and financing mechanisms that support reliable, affordable, and responsible energy use. He also envisioned and led the development of a first Net Zero energy building in the Lehigh Valley used as a research, demonstration, and educational facility for advanced energy systems.

John has participated extensively in proceedings before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, intervening on energy policy, utility programs and ratepayer issues on behalf of the Regenerative Energy Initiative. Costlow is the author of numerous concept and white papers on energy systems and policy, including Regenerative Energy Definition (2025) and Values-Based Unified Energy Utilization Theory and Implementation published in 2026.

As the VP of Outreach & Education for the Regenerative Energy Initiative, Ms. Sanders advances the mission-driven educational programming and outreach initiatives. Programs such as the Energypath conference, school-aged programming, and the Nonprofit Energy Makeover cultivate meaningful partnerships, expand workforce development and STEM opportunities, and drive lasting impact.

As a non-profit professional, Kelly brings over twenty years of experience spearheading educational programs and events.

An active volunteer and leader in the nonprofit sector, Kelly serves on the Pennsylvania Cancer Coalition and is a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Board of a local hospital network. She is also the founder of Cars & Cookies for Colon Cancer, an annual fundraising and awareness event that brings together community members, supporters, and advocates to advance colorectal cancer education and prevention efforts.

She holds a Renewable Energy Professional certification from the Association of Energy Engineers and earned a Master’s degree in the arts.

Scott D. DeStefon is the Vice President of Investment & Development at the Regenerative Energy Initiative, where he oversees financial programs and is responsible for underwriting commercial loans and leases, reviewing CPACE applications, and ensuring all opportunities align with the organization’s mission. With over two decades of experience in banking and finance—including leadership roles at Sovereign Bank, Chase Manhattan Mortgage, Household Finance, and American General Finance—Scott brings deep expertise in credit evaluation, business development, and customer service. He holds a Bachelor of Science from East Stroudsburg University. Scott is committed to advancing sustainable energy initiatives and supporting community growth.

Haley works as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Regenerative Energy Initiative. She helps facilitate our variety of educational programs, including the Net Zero Hero Field Trip program, the Energypath conference, and Energy Bootcamps. She also actively works toward increasing our program’s outreach through tabling events, direct communication with current and prospective members of our network, and social media engagement. She worked as an Outreach Intern with us for a year until being promoted to her active position in April of 2026. Haley graduated Cum Laude from Moravian University with a B.A. in Environmental Policy & Economics, along with minors in Spanish and Philosophy.

Brent Beck manages technical services within the Regenerative Energy Initiative. His primary roles include completing C-PACE Technical Reviews, conducting energy audits, managing project implementation related to The Nonprofit Energy Makeover Contest as well and building and energy management at Regenerative Energy Initiative’s Net Zero Building.

Through The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Brent is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), and Carbon Auditing Professional. Brent also holds a BS in Energy Engineering from Penn State University.

Stacy serves as the Office Manager and Bookkeeper for the non-profit Regenerative Energy Initiative. She supports daily operations, financial administration, and organizational efficiency. Joining the organization in December 2024, Stacy brings more than 20 years of experience in office management and bookkeeping. In her role, Stacy oversees financial recordkeeping, payroll coordination, vendor management, and internal administrative processes. She ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance in support of Regen’s mission-driven work.

Tashia James is a development and fundraising professional serving as the Development Leader. In her role she develops and manages grant opportunities, corporate sponsorships, donor engagement strategies, and fundraising initiatives the supports the organization’s work to accelerate a more sustainable regenerative future. With more than 15 years of experience across nonprofit management, grants, fundraising, and community engagement. She is passionate about connecting philanthropy and strategic partnerships to create meaningful and lasting community impact.

Katrina Laubach serves as Marketing Manager for the Regenerative Energy Initiative, where she leads brand strategy, creative direction, social media, organizational communications and marketing initiatives for all programs company-wide. She is passionate about making invisible and complex energy topics accessible and engaging, highlighting the people and communities at the heart of the organization’s work.

Katrina brings more than 20 years of professional experience in creative management and communications, with a background spanning nonprofit, education, packaging and private-sector organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Moravian University and enjoys volunteer work designing for youth and education-based nonprofits.