Joley Michaelson founded The Sun Company to accelerate the clean energy transition through innovative, best-in-class technology and an industry-redefining business model. As the CEO of a solely woman-owned national renewable energy company and a former Tesla executive, Michaelson is building the energy ecosystem of the future around the globe.

Under her leadership, TSC has over 20+ patents on best-in-class renewable technologies, such as advanced flow battery technology that reduces reliance on rare earth minerals and Independent Renewable Energy Power Plants (I-REPP™). In 2025 the battery portion of The Sun Company exited the company, becoming The BESSt Company.

Michaelson, a frequent speaker on the future of energy and values-based business practices, has shared insights with industry leaders from Google and Oracle to Sierra Club Foundation and Morningstar.

Jeffrey S. Britt is a results-oriented executive with extensive domestic and international experience in leading innovation and developing new products and technologies. He has a demonstrated track record of forming and leading R&D and engineering teams to take complex technical products from initial concepts through to high-yield production.

With a strong background in the renewable energy and battery industries, Britt has held leadership positions at companies such as Sion Power Corporation and Global Solar Energy, Inc. He has a proven ability to manage complex programs, lead strategic initiatives, and secure significant funding and partnerships. His experience includes spearheading the commercialization of novel battery technology and leading a company sale process that resulted in an acquisition by a major energy company.

Britt’s core competencies include strategic planning, technical product development, production scale-up, and intellectual property management. He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida and has authored 53 publications and holds 25 U.S. Patents.

Kevin Meagher, the visionary Chief Science Officer of The BESSt Company, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the renewable energy landscape. With an unwavering passion, Kevin leads battery development, driving the implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as the Digital Twin, and the zinc polyiodide REDOX flow batteries. His journey into the realm of energy commenced with pivotal roles in mission-critical power for data centers and nuclear applications, both civilian and military, setting the stage for his groundbreaking work in advanced analytics.

As a biochemist by education, Meagher’s commitment to a balanced approach in the economics of distributed generation is a cornerstone of his work. Years of collecting empirical data and customer feedback have refined, targeted, and validated digital twin technology, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the ongoing energy transition. Kevin's leadership is central to the advancement of energy storage.

Beyond his role at The BESSt Company, Kevin serves as a subject matter expert for the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Energy (DOE) in critical areas such as flow batteries, high-penetration solar, and microgrids. His impactful projects include spearheading the implementation of the first microgrid in the U.S., followed by successful ventures for major institutions like the FAA, eBay, Bank of America, Fidelity, and RBC.