Our Background
Energy innovation + global reach.
Cenergy Solutions was founded in 2012 in California with a goal of helping to reduce air pollution and oil dependency around the world. In 2014 Cenergy Solutions made a discovery that is changing the way the world is utilizing energy to replace fossil fuels and biomass cooking. This new discovery transformed Cenergy Solutions’ mission to help save lives, improve public health, and make communities energy independent by enabling them to produce their own clean energy.
Washington-based Cenergy Solutions maintains offices in Thailand, India, and Zambia, and operates a biomethane-powered test ranch in Castro Valley, with additional research and manufacturing facilities in Thailand. The company also operates biogas production and utilization projects across multiple countries, with new markets being added regularly.
Our Executive Team
Cenergy Solutions' leadership is made up of business people, scientists and engineers with a wide range of experience.
Gary Fanger
Founder & CEO
Gary manages Cenergy’s world-wide operations and ANG test facility. Gary has extensive experience starting and developing new businesses. He was the founder of a natural gas installation business from 1972 until 1980. Since that time Gary has started and run several international and U.S. businesses. Two of the companies he founded were sold to companies on the American and New York Stock exchanges. Gary is the Team Leader and co-inventor of the patent pending ANG technology that has been developed by Cenergy.
Ken Sawdang
Director of Business Development
Ken has 17 years of professional experience in business management. Ken is the Director of Business Development for Cenergy Solutions, where he is responsible for promoting products, applications and develop business-related needs by sourcing and collaborating with various manufacturers in the supply chain.
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Jesse Mwaura
Africa Growth & Finance Lead
Jesse Waiyaki Mwaura is Cenergy’s Africa Growth and Finance Lead, based in our Washington office. He is responsible for driving the company's expansion goals across the continent. Jesse is passionate about building and growing Cenergy’s presence in Africa, utilizing his extensive experience with multinationals that have a strong base in the region. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance and a current Master of Science in Business Analytics.
Laura Skinner
Chief Operating Officer
Laura manages the day-to-day operations at Cenergy’s United States facilities. Laura has extensive management and HR experience. She also supports the sales and marketing efforts of Cenergy by helping close deals with new and existing clients and suppliers. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from San Francisco State University. Laura has been part of Cenergy Solutions since its inception.
Praewwanit "Liew" Saefung
Marketing Director, Thailand and Surrounding Areas
Liew is a Marketing Director for Cenergy Solutions. She plays an important part in advancing the ANG technology to businesses and communities around the world. Before joining Cenergy Solutions, Liew owned an import/export business in supplying the lab and medical equipment to USA. She holds a degree in Industrial management from Chiang Mai University.
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Sombat "Ching" Pataranirunkul
Techinical Manager, Asia and Africa
Ching has 25 of experience in industrial work. He is currently working as an ANG system advisor. He has traveled to many places to install ANG distribution systems including India and Burundi.
Dr. David Anderson
Director of Technology
David has worked in developing energy related systems for 15 years, including projects in oil and gas, wind, geothermal, and nuclear at GE and Energy Recovery, Inc. As Director of Technology, David is focusing developing and applying Cenergy Solutions ANG technology within optimized systems, fully leverage our patented filter and expertise with adsorbents and vessels. David earned his Ph.D. at Caltech.
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Dr. Aphisist Sankkham
Director of Research and Development
Dr. Aphisit Sankham
received a Ph.D in Environmental Technology. He started his consultancy in water and environmental management services in 1998. Dr. Aphisit oversees the R&D of compressed natural gas and biogas digester technology for Cenergy Solutions, Thailand.
Joseph "Rick" Matthews
Reaseach and Development Manager, United States
Rick is is based at the Technical Facility in California where he as works on all the mechanical projects, new inventions, prototypes and equipment testing and research. Rick has an extensive background in custom automotive, hydraulics fabrication, welding, and electrical.