Tom Kiernan

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association representing the wind industry, which is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States. AWEA has 1,000 member companies and represents 120,000 jobs in the economy, with a nationwide workforce located across all 50 states. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is Tom Kiernan. The organization serves as a powerful voice for how wind works for its members, including leaders in wind power and energy development, turbine manufacturing, and component and service suppliers. AWEA hosts the Western Hemisphere's largest wind energy event, the AWEA Windpower Conference & Exhibition, which will be held in June 2021. The conference will be housed within CleanPower, the new exhibition hub for utility-scale renewable energy, bringing together wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries.

American Rivers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to protect and restore all rivers in the United States. The organization is based in Washington, and the CEO of the private company is Tom Kiernan. The American company believes that healthy rivers are essential for providing clean water and natural habitats for people and nature. The organization produces various publications to support researchers and practitioners in river conservation. American Rivers also focuses on expanding their work to defend threatened rivers, scaling permanent protection for rivers essential for climate resilience and biodiversity, developing strategies to increase equitable access to nearby nature, and supporting indigenous people and tribal-led protection efforts.