GreenFire Energy Welcomes New Era of Leadership, Unveils Bold Vision for Geothermal Innovation

GreenFire Energy Welcomes New Era of Leadership, Unveils Bold Vision for Geothermal Innovation

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GreenFire Energy, a pioneer in geothermal energy solutions, is proud to announce two strategic additions to its leadership team, marking an important step forward in its mission to provide reliable, always-on energy where it’s needed most. Derek Dixon, Vice President of Business Development, and Cory Draper, Vice President of Asset Management, join Rob Klenner, who was appointed President in late 2024. Together, this experienced leadership team

brings decades of expertise in energy systems, commercial strategy, and project execution, strengthening GreenFire Energy’s focus on developing geothermal projects for demand-centric, behind-the-meter solutions that support resilience and sustainability across critical sectors.

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With this expanded leadership, GreenFire Energy is poised to accelerate growth and continue delivering practical, scalable geothermal energy for the evolving energy landscape.

Advancing Demand-Centric Geothermal Projects

GreenFire Energy’s leadership team is driving forward demand-centric geothermal solutions that provide behind-the-meter power for critical operations. By delivering dependable, 24/7 carbon-free baseload energy, the company is meeting the growing needs of industries such as data centers, military bases, and manufacturing. Focused on purpose-fit, scalable solutions, GreenFire Energy is at the forefront of the next wave of geothermal advancements—delivering sustainable energy exactly where it’s needed.

“Our vision is clear,” said President Rob Klenner. “Geothermal isn’t just the future—it’s happening now. This new leadership team embodies the expertise and passion needed to grow GreenFire Energy into a top geothermal producer and fulfill our mission by developing new geothermal projects that meet today’s urgent needs while paving the way for a sustainable tomorrow.”

About the Leadership Team

Derek Dixon, Vice President of Business Development: A visionary commercial strategist with over two decades of experience in the energy industry. Most recently, he played a key role in shaping Chesapeake Energy’s (now Expand Energy) transformation, leading over $20 billion in landmark transactions. LinkedIn
Cory Draper, Vice President of Asset Management: Cory brings extensive experience in geothermal operations, financial transactions, and asset management. He has held similar roles for geothermal developers Open Mountain Energy and Cyrq Energy, Inc., where he oversaw large-scale geothermal projects and drove operational growth. LinkedIn

A New Era of Geothermal Innovation

With a strengthened leadership team, GreenFire Energy is reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative, behind-the-meter geothermal systems that are sustainable, resilient, and demand-driven. Supported by a robust portfolio of international patents and partnerships with some of the world’s largest geothermal producers, GreenFire Energy is poised to scale solutions that position geothermal energy as a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition.

About GreenFire Energy

GreenFire Energy is a next-generation geothermal developer focused on bringing scalable, baseload power to market. By developing behind-the-meter (BTM) solutions and transforming underutilized geothermal fields into productive energy assets, GreenFire Energy delivers demand-driven solutions for industries such as data centers, defense, and manufacturing. Leveraging advanced heat recovery techniques and proven oil and gas technologies, the company develops tailored geothermal projects that reduce risk, maximize efficiency, and accelerate time to revenue. With a growing portfolio of international patents and strategic partnerships, GreenFire Energy is accelerating the transition to sustainable power. The company is on a mission to develop 100 MWe of geothermal capacity by 2030 and become a top global geothermal producer by 2040. Learn more: www.greenfireenergy.com