Gary Bernstein

About Gary Bernstein

I am an influencing C-Level executive with vision to drive clean technology business across domestic and international electric utility and industrial markets. I am a solopreneur with rich experience establishing business-focused strategies and accelerating business development across national and global territories by adding multibillion-dollar into sales funnel and securing large corporate contracts. Some of my key career highlights include…- Led conception and development of consultancy practice for business and sales development and grew $350K+ revenues.(Bernstein Power Consulting Group)- Majorly contributed to firm re-alignment and closure of first clean technology energy project in collaboration with C-Level and Executive Leadership Team.(Commonwealth Associates)- Allowed $1B+ addition to sales funnel by leading renewable energy product development (ISCC).(BrightSource Energy)- Maximized company sales by achieving twice of sales goals totaling up to $150M and closing lucrative deals in excess of $120M overall.(BabcockPower)- Awarded Outstanding Sales Achievement for overachieving sales goals and directing multimillion-dollar portfolios through a progressive series of senior leadership roles.(The Babcock & Wilcox Company)As my professional career continues to evolve, I remain steadfast in my belief that collaboration is the key to business success. Therefore, on a daily basis, I am committed to building positive relationships with interdepartmental teams, senior management, clients, and key stakeholders to realize strategic business goals.Connect with me today to find out how I will make your mission my mission, to help bring ALL of your business objectives into focus!

Experience

1. Co-founder & Managing Partner

   Business Acceleration Resource

   Jul 2025 — Present · Copley, OH, US

   We’re an experienced team of Fractional Officers helping small to medium-sized businesses across a variety of industries accelerate growth through the application of a proven approach that transforms their marketing function into a growth engine.Contact me for a free sales assessment. We\'ll discuss your business, identify potential gaps, and define the things that may be standing in the way of growth.

Education

• University of Dayton Graduate Business Programs

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• The University of Akron

  MS, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Pittsburgh

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Product Development
• Power Plants
• Power Generation
• Leadership
• Procurement
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Energy
• Process Engineering
• Strategy
• Sustainable Energy
• Engineering Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Budgets
• Energy Efficiency
• Program Management
• Business Strategy
• Energy Management
• Manufacturing
• Energy Markets
• Photovoltaics
• Team Building
• Management
• Boilers
• Negotiation
• Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Gas
• Management Consulting
• Solar Energy
• Steam
• Business Development
• Wind
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• New Business Development