Convergent Energy and Power Appoints Donald J. Jenkins as COO

Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent) announced the appointment of Donald J. Jenkins as Chief Operating Officer. Jenkins will be responsible for scaling the business while maintaining and enhancing daily operations.

“We are thrilled to welcome Don to the Executive Team during this moment of unparalleled growth and innovation across our industry,” said Convergent CEO Johannes Rittershausen. “Don is one of few industry professionals who has been in the energy storage sector from the beginning; his wealth of experience will play an instrumental role in our ability to capitalize on this tipping point for energy storage.”

Jenkins entered the energy storage sector through various roles at Enel X (previously EnerNOC), a division of multinational power company, Enel. At Enel X, Jenkins held several senior management positions including Vice President of Global Operations, General Manager of Utility Bill Management, and Chief Data Scientist.

Jenkins began his career as an enlisted US Marine, supporting United States Marine Corps aviation operations in the United States and Japan. Jenkins earned a commission in the US Navy, where he served as a submarine warfare officer and certified naval nuclear engineer before retiring from active duty in 2007. Most recently, Jenkins served as the Chief Operating Officer for Mirah, a software company focused on enabling evidence-based practices in mental healthcare.

“I am thrilled to join Convergent Energy and Power because I share the team’s passion for the clean energy transition in the face of the climate crisis,” said Jenkins. “Convergent’s vision aligns with my dedication to a more sustainable future and its impressive track record and project portfolio addresses both the inefficiencies of the grid and the threats posed by climate change.”

Jenkins earned his PhD in Data Science from the University of Massachusetts Boston, successfully defending his dissertation on The Application of Business Analytics Approaches for Climate-Change-Related Challenges. Jenkins also holds a Bachelor of Science and Arts in electrical engineering from the University of San Diego.