Guiding NewGen Forward: 2026 Leadership Updates — NewGen Strategies & Solutions

CEO & President

Chris Ekrut

Chris Ekrut, a founding Partner and former CFO, now serves as NewGen's CEO and President. Chris has played a key role in shaping NewGen's long-term plans and growth, ensuring delivery of defensible guidance to utilities and public-sector clients nationwide. We have full confidence in his leadership as he charts NewGen's next chapter.

Chief Financial Officer

Brian Dickman

Brian Dickman, a Partner in the Energy Practice, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Brian's expertise in utility finance, regulatory strategy, and financial analysis will strengthen NewGen's financial foundation and support sustained growth through 2026 and beyond.

Together, Chris and Brian will guide NewGen forward, reinforcing our client-first commitment and advancing our mission to deliver practical, data-driven solutions.

Our Other Leadership Team Members

Tony Georgis

Partner & Managing Director – Energy

Tony brings over 25 years of experience leading NewGen's energy market strategy and helping clients navigate evolving business and regulatory environments.

Richard Campbell

Managing Director – Water

With over 38 years of expertise, Richard is a nationally recognized leader in utility finance, guiding critical investment and customer outcome decisions.

Allison Trulock

Partner & Managing Director – Solid Waste

A Certified Practitioner in Zero Waste with 25+ years of experience, Allison leads complex multi-stakeholder initiatives in the solid waste sector.

Max Bernt

Partner & Managing Director – Strategic Analytics

Max leads AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives, helping utilities transform complex data into actionable insights.

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