About Us
We Power Energy Decisions That Deliver
Our expert team sets the standard for transparency, performance, and impact in utility programs.
Our Mission
Demand-side programs should be fast, flexible, and central to the grid. But outdated tools and siloed data hold them back.
We’re changing that with software that makes energy data clear, trusted, and ready for action — so teams can stop guessing and start scaling what works.
Our Story
Recurve was built to solve one of energy’s biggest blind spots: understanding what works on the demand side, and putting those insights to work.
Since 2015, we’ve partnered with forward-thinking utilities, implementers, technology partners, and regulators to move beyond slow feedback loops and black-box evaluations. Our FLEX platform gives teams the visibility they need to improve performance, cut costs, and deliver impact today.
Our Management Team
Our team of energy industry veterans, leading data scientists, and world-class software engineers is at the heart of what makes Recurve great. We are passionate about what we do, committed to our partners’ success, and driven by the belief that better data leads to better outcomes.
Meet More of Our Team
Zach Robin
Chief Executive Officer
Zach has over two decades of experience in the energy industry, working at the intersection of sustainability and technology. He previously served as CEO of Hatch Data, leading it to become North America’s preeminent real estate decarbonization platform. Earlier, he led product innovation at EnerNOC and contributed to its acquisition by Enel. Zach holds an M.B.A. and M.S. from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University.
Carmen Best
Chief Policy Officer
Carmen brings deep expertise in policy and regulatory strategy, with a focus on demand flexibility. She previously led Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) at the California Public Utilities Commission, where she advanced standardized data practices and stakeholder engagement. Carmen holds an M.S. from the Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Mark Kinsella
Chief Technology Officer
Mark has extensive experience scaling software platforms and engineering teams, including at Opendoor and Lyft, where he helped lead the company through its IPO. He has built and led teams across support tools, insurance, and driver platforms. Mark holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from UC San Diego.
Ben Mendelson
Chief Commercial Officer
Ben brings nearly 20 years of experience leading commercial teams across clean energy and SaaS. He co-founded Hatch Data and served as its Chief Commercial Officer through its acquisition by Measurabl, where he went on to lead global business development, sales, and account management. Previously, he held leadership roles at EnerNOC, a pioneer in demand response. Ben holds a B.A. from Swarthmore College.
C.J. Tinloy
Chief Financial Officer
C.J. is a CPA with extensive experience helping startups scale at the intersection of finance and technology. She has led finance teams at Disney Interactive and Electronic Arts, and supported multiple startups through rapid growth and acquisition. C.J. holds a B.A. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Alyssia (Lis) Byers
Vice President, Technology Operations
Lis has led customer success and technical operations at Recurve since 2017. She previously served as VP of Customer Success at 17hats, where she built onboarding and support programs from the ground up. Lis holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Humber College.
Colin Clark
Vice President, Strategic Account Management
Colin leads client delivery and performance management, drawing on over 15 years of experience in energy efficiency and utility program operations. He previously held leadership roles at Taper and Ecology Action, where he directed utility solutions across California. Colin holds a B.A. in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara.
Brian Gerke
Senior Director, Analytics & Data Science
Brian leads the development of methods and models to quantify demand-side program impacts. He spent over a decade at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he conducted research for the U.S. DOE and CPUC. Brian holds a Ph.D. in Physics from UC Berkeley, an M.Phil. from Cambridge University, and a B.A. in Physics and English from Williams College.
Brian Glynn
Vice President, Product
Brian brings over two decades of experience building SaaS products across cleantech, security, and enterprise software. He led product and engineering teams at Okta, served as the CPO at WellStat, and co-founded MACH Energy, launching platforms for real estate decarbonization. Brian holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University and an M.B.A. from Creighton University.
Thalia Pascalides
Senior Director, Marketing
Thalia leads brand, communications, and go-to-market strategy. She brings over 20 years of marketing experience in energy and B2B SaaS, with leadership roles at EnerNOC, Siemens, Hatch Data, and Gridium. Thalia holds a B.A. in History and English from Dartmouth College.
Adam Scheer
Principal Data Scientist
Adam leads development of advanced methods for measuring, forecasting, and valuing demand flexibility at Recurve. He previously spent five years PG&E, where he led the Residential Programs team within the EM&V group and drove the adoption of analytics to inform program design and improve performance. Adam holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Daniel Somerfield
Vice President, Engineering
Daniel brings over 25 years of software development and engineering leadership experience to Recurve. He most recently led engineering at energy software leaders Hatch Data and Measurabl, and previously held roles at Nike, Thoughtworks, and New Relic. Daniel holds a B.A. from Oberlin College.
