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Our Team

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience across energy infrastructure, economic development, telecommunications, sovereign finance, national security, and international relations. This multidisciplinary expertise enables NEGE Group to deliver complex, large-scale energy solutions while navigating the technical, financial, and geopolitical challenges of today's global markets.

Joe Cufari

CO-Founder & CEO

Joe is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in global infrastructure and strategic portfolio management.

Josh Proctor

Co-Founder & Corporate development

Josh brings extensive expertise in oil and gas infrastructure focused on sustainable development and advanced energy technologies.

Melissa Mahler

Chief Strategy officer | general counsel

Melissa Mahler is an attorney, international strategist and development leader with more than two decades of experience advising executives and institutional stakeholders on complex legal, commercial and strategic matters. 

Brennen Coulter

Brennen drives our industry collaboration partnerships, building meaningful relationships with key stakeholders to advance our global mission.

EVP, Business development

Kevin McDugle

Advisor, international development

Kevin leads our strategic initiatives, focusing on international humanitarian infrastructure and sustainable solutions for global communities.

Christian Calhoun

Christian oversees our large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and long-term sustainability across global operations.

advisor, International development

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