Peter, the Executive Chairman of SE Global Infrastructure, is a visionary leader in the energy sector with a global focus on advancing energy transition through practical and responsible infrastructure development. He oversees SE Global Infrastructure‘s performance, coordinating its investment and development activities.
Under his leadership:
These innovative solutions have been implemented across various markets, including power and utilities, liquefied natural gas, and mission-critical facilities like data centers.
Peter’s entrepreneurial journey includes founding Mas Energy, a highly successful renewable natural gas development and generation company that became the third largest in the world. This remarkable achievement culminated in a lucrative sale in 2022. A native of New Zealand, Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Business Management from the University of Auckland.
Additionally, Peter founded Nebula Energy, a company with a mission to accelerate the transition towards a greener and more sustainable future. Nebula Energy specializes in enabling greener energy solutions without the constraints of traditional infrastructure. The company is committed to practicality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, using proprietary adaptable solutions to drive positive and rapid change. Nebula Energy’s vision is to lead the way in creating a sustainable world through innovative energy infrastructure, focusing on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies as essential bridges from traditional fossil fuels to a renewable energy future.
Peter’s leadership in both SE Global Infrastructure and Nebula Energy exemplifies his dedication to fostering and contributing to the global energy transition in a practical and impactful manner.
Mike VanderMate serves as CEO of SE Global Infrastructure’s Solutions, International
Infrastructure, and Services businesses. With more than 35 years of experience in
global energy infrastructure and engineering-led project delivery, Mike brings deep
leadership expertise from some of the world’s most respected firms, including Bechtel,
Cheniere, and Sempra Infrastructure.
Throughout his career, Mike has led major LNG and power generation projects across
the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia, consistently delivering on time and under
challenging conditions. He is known for his ability to drive disciplined execution while
building high-trust partnerships across public, private, and government sectors.
Mike’s leadership is central to SE Global Infrastructure’s next phase of global growth, as the
company continues to meet the urgent need for scalable, resilient, and integrated
energy infrastructure solutions. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural
Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, with a focus on structural design
and project management.
Brian Allen leads enterprise execution from commercial conversion to project delivery, helping customers enhance the performance of their mission critical energy infrastructure. He has over 25 years of experience in power industry P&L leadership, gas turbine power generation, EPC project execution, and clean energy product innovation. Prior to joining SEGI, he served as President & COO of Net Power, leading the company through its $675 million capital raise and public company transition to commercialize its utility-scale clean power technology. He has prior leadership experience with major industry firms including Mitsubishi Power, GE Energy, CB&I, and Duke Energy. Brian holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Richard Hormann is a seasoned financial executive with over two decades of leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and high-growth energy infrastructure organizations. As a visionary CFO, he is a transformational technology leader who has been published in SAP, recognized with global innovation awards for blockchain and AI implementations, and selected as a keynote speaker at major SAP conferences. He brings deep expertise in FP&A, treasury, M&A, corporate restructuring, and debt management. Richard is multilingual (English, German, Japanese) and has broad global experience spanning LNG, energy infrastructure, logistics, and data center power. He is a former Big Four Auditor and Transactional Advisor. Most recently, Richard served as Managing Director at Nebula Energy, acting as CFO for portfolio companies including AGP LNG, an LNG infrastructure company, and Orion Digital Infrastructure. Richard holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of Houston and a BS in Finance & Accounting from Trinity University. He serves on the Board of Directors of the AIDS Foundation of Houston.
Amber Shaver has over 20 years of experience in international projects, strategic relations, manufacturing and managing international staff. In her 11+ years at SE Global Infrastructure, Amber has negotiated more than $2 Billion in contracts for iconic energy projects spanning 10+ countries and involving multinational governments, public utilities, EXIM bank and private Fortune 500 companies. In her roles at SE Global Infrastructure, Amber has led a successful patent litigation, developed an international compliance program that works with local, state, federal and international governments to ensure quality and safety exceeds international standards. Amber spearheaded ensuring SE Global Infrastructure’s involvement in the First Coast Manufacturing Association (FCMA), Florida MAKES, Lean Kaizen and the Association of Women in Energy (AWE) and in securing multi-million dollars of grant money to allow for the expansion of the company and produce jobs for the economy. Amber earned a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and a JD from the University of Alabama and is a competitive knife thrower.
Tom is a pioneer in the use of ice-based thermal storage and is responsible for the conceptual design, economic analysis and portions of the detailed design and commissioning of more than 42 district energy plants around the world. Tom holds a United States patent for the development of energy-saving applications involving thermal storage systems. Prior to joining SE Global Infrastructure, Tom was a founding member of the International Thermal Storage Advisory Council and, through his company—Brady District Energy—provided technical support to both the Electric Power Research Institute and the Edison Electric Institute in the United States; in this role he collaborated with more than 20 electric utility companies and their major clients, engineers and contractors to demonstrate the effectiveness of using thermal storage systems for electric demand management. Tom has authored several articles and has given more than 30 seminars on the subject of thermal storage and large cooling systems. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics at Xavier University.
Gordon oversees SE Global Infrastructure’s growing operations in the Middle East/North Africa region from the company’s office in Abu Dhabi. With more than 20 years of experience in the international power generation arena, Gordon has directed turnkey EPC industrial engineering projects of values from $5 million to $1 billion, including power plants from 40MW to 1800MW. His previous experience includes a variety of high-level executive and management roles at Turbine Technology Services, Inc., Creative Power Solutions and Perini Management Services, among others.
Steve leads SE Global Infrastructure’s Engineering team to help design custom solutions that ensure our clients achieve maximum performance of their energy systems. With extensive expertise in the energy and automation industries, Steve has over 30 years of experience with both Fortune 500 and privately-held companies including GE, Southern Company, Rockwell Automation, Stellar and Revere Control Systems. Steve earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. In addition, he completed his Six Sigma Black Belt certification and the leadership program at Florida State University.
Mark has over 15 years of experience in design engineering and product development in the power generation and manufacturing industries. Prior to SE Global Infrastructure, Mark had notable career achievements through his tenure at GE, most recently serving as Engineering Leader for a global team that developed GE’s flagship HA-class gas turbines. A two-time University of Florida graduate, Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on thermal science and fluid dynamics. He is a registered professional engineer and holds seven patents.
Amanda Smith leverages her deep experience in strategic operations and finance to
drive financial planning and strategic initiatives. Amanda believes in the power of
integrating diverse skill sets—ranging from finance and strategy to program
management and operations—to achieve organizational excellence. Prior to joining
SE Global Infrastructure, Amanda covered digital infrastructure companies as Vice President with
Jefferies’ Equity Research group. Amanda earned a BA from Princeton University and
an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.
Joe Augustus is a highly accomplished Government Affairs executive with extensive experience in Government and External Affairs at the federal, state and local levels, including public policy and regulatory affairs. Known for his ability to navigate complex political landscapes, Joe has successfully advanced legislative and policy priorities for organizations in the energy sector and the CPG category.
Throughout his career, Joe has cultivated strong relationships with policymakers, government agencies, and industry leaders to influence public policy and achieve organizational objectives. His expertise includes shaping legislative strategies, managing regulatory compliance, and advocating for initiatives that help drive the Company’s innovation and economic growth.
Joe is a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on emerging policy trends and guiding the organization through legislative challenges. His passion for impactful advocacy is matched by his dedication to advancing solutions that benefit industries, communities, and the broader public. Joe is a graduate of Western New England College.
Jason has a strong background in manufacturing finance, and strength in strategy and business plan development to generate improved performance, results and profitability. Jason spent nearly 20 years with Georgia Pacific, having worked his way from Cost Accountant to Corporate Director of Planning and Analysis. He earned a degree in accounting from Georgia College and State University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant.
Tracy Bolster is an accomplished HR professional with over 15 years of experience, including a decade dedicated to human resources management. With a robust background in leading teams and implementing innovative processes, Tracy has consistently driven service-oriented programs and initiatives across diverse industries.
As the VP of Human Resources at Stellar Energy, Tracy spearheads all HR functions, payroll, and safety operations. Under her leadership, the HR department evolved into a strategically integrated function within Stellar Energy’s operations to support the company’s rapid growth. Tracy earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. She furthered her expertise by completing a certificate program in HR Management and Analytics from The Wharton School of Executive Education. Tracy also holds several certifications, including PHR and SPHRi.
Marco has been a noteworthy global leader in the energy sector for over 20 years with experience ranging from scaling a Service Business Unit to reach a record billion dollars in Revenue and launching a new digital division pioneering remote operations, a digital twin for the first and largest Green Hydrogen Complex and a Cybersecurity platform for power plant owners. Marco prides himself in building and maintaining strong global relationships with customers and strategic partners in the Energy, LNG, and Data Center markets as well as with individuals, focusing on their strengths and capabilities to deliver successful results. He comes to Stellar Energy with a long and successful record of accomplishments from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, concluding his time there as one of their Global Leaders for Power Generation. A University of Central Florida alumnus, Marco earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering as well as a Masters of Business Administration.
Eric Burton has over 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry playing integral roles in the evolving energy landscape. He has deep experience in the successful execution of new coal, gas, nuclear and clean power projects for domestic and international clients, with individual EPC contract values in excess of $20 billion. As Chief Commercial Officer for Stellar Energy, Eric is responsible for the financial performance of all projects. Prior to joining Stellar Energy, Eric worked for Stone & Webster (formerly CB&I and the Shaw Group) and X-Energy. Eric earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Carolina.
Matt Corbett brings a distinguished career spanning the military, government, aerospace, and technology sectors to his role as Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Stellar Energy. His formative years in the U.S. Marines instilled in him a deep commitment to mission accomplishment and the wellbeing of his team.
Following his military service, Matt supported the Department of Defense in building military installations across Europe. In the aerospace industry, Matt played a critical role in ensuring the quality of ejection systems for military aircraft. His extensive global experience honed his ability to navigate complex environments and deliver results under pressure.
Most recently, Matt served as Global Director, Data Center Quality Engineering/Supply Chain for Meta. As an executive responsible for hardware and infrastructure quality, he successfully built and led high-performing teams, driving operational excellence and innovation. Today, Matt’s strategic mission with Stellar Energy is to rapidly scale the company’s digital business during a period of unprecedented growth.
Matt earned a BS in Business Administration and MBA from the University of Maryland, as well as a Masters in Contracting from Villanova. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor and ASQ-Certified Manager of Organizational Excellence.
Lee Journey leads SE Global Infrastructure’s Services business, driving profitable growth across domestic and international markets. He oversees global strategy, operational execution, and full P&L performance, with a focus on lifecycle asset optimization, recurring revenue expansion, margin enhancement, and sustainable EBITDA growth. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in energy and industrial infrastructure, Lee has built, scaled, and transformed organizations within complex capital-intensive environments. His expertise spans enterprise transformation, aftermarket and services growth strategy, operational excellence, and disciplined capital allocation. He is recognized for aligning go-to-market strategy with execution rigor, delivering measurable financial performance and long-term enterprise value creation. Lee holds a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Peter, the Executive Chairman of Stellar Energy, is a visionary leader in the energy sector with a global focus on advancing energy transition through practical and responsible infrastructure development. He oversees Stellar Energy’s performance, coordinating its investment and development activities.
Under his leadership:
These innovative solutions have been implemented across various markets, including power and utilities, liquefied natural gas, and mission-critical facilities like data centers.
Peter’s entrepreneurial journey includes founding Mas Energy, a highly successful renewable natural gas development and generation company that became the third largest in the world. This remarkable achievement culminated in a lucrative sale in 2022. A native of New Zealand, Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Business Management from the University of Auckland.
Additionally, Peter founded Nebula Energy, a company with a mission to accelerate the transition towards a greener and more sustainable future. Nebula Energy specializes in enabling greener energy solutions without the constraints of traditional infrastructure. The company is committed to practicality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, using proprietary adaptable solutions to drive positive and rapid change. Nebula Energy’s vision is to lead the way in creating a sustainable world through innovative energy infrastructure, focusing on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies as essential bridges from traditional fossil fuels to a renewable energy future.
Peter’s leadership in both Stellar Energy and Nebula Energy exemplifies his dedication to fostering and contributing to the global energy transition in a practical and impactful manner.
Gary Stansbury is an accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the Power Generation Services industry. Throughout his career, Gary has demonstrated an ability to drive growth and profitability. He’s known for his commitment to safety, integrity, quality and customer satisfaction, never compromising on these core principles. Gary has held a variety of executive and technical positions, previously working with GE Power, Gamesa, MD&A and ProEnergy. His expertise extends across numerous areas, including growth strategy development, international business operations, and execution and fulfillment solutions. He has a proven track record of boosting top-line growth, creating competitive advantages and driving innovative solutions. As President – Services Business, Gary is responsible for the full range of services solutions, including service contracts, all site activities, and spare parts. Gary earned a BSME degree from the University of Florida.
