Shane Osborn Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (CPWR) has appointed Shane Osborn as its new Chief Operating Officer. Osborn, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and former Nebraska State Treasurer, brings significant leadership experience from military, government, and renewable energy sectors. Previously serving as Program Manager for Federal and Commercial Partnerships at OTE Corp, he will now oversee all operational aspects, focusing on scaling infrastructure projects and strengthening partnerships with the U.S. Army, Navy, Department of Defense, and commercial partners.
Osborn's notable achievements include managing over $27 billion in pension assets as State Treasurer and founding RWH Energy, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. He is also known for his heroic actions in 2001 when he successfully landed a damaged U.S. Navy EP-3 aircraft and led his crew through Chinese imprisonment, earning him the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (CPWR) ha nominato Shane Osborn come nuovo Chief Operating Officer. Osborn, veterano decorato della Marina degli Stati Uniti e ex Tesoriere dello Stato del Nebraska, porta con sé una significativa esperienza di leadership nei settori militare, governativo e delle energie rinnovabili. In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Program Manager per le Partnership Federali e Commerciali presso OTE Corp; ora supervisionerà tutti gli aspetti operativi, concentrandosi sull'espansione dei progetti infrastrutturali e sul rafforzamento delle collaborazioni con l'Esercito, la Marina, il Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti e partner commerciali.
Tra i successi di Osborn si annovera la gestione di oltre 27 miliardi di dollari in fondi pensione come Tesoriere di Stato e la fondazione di RWH Energy, una piccola impresa di proprietà di un veterano disabile. È inoltre noto per il suo coraggioso intervento nel 2001, quando riuscì ad atterrare un aereo da ricognizione EP-3 della Marina statunitense danneggiato e guidò il suo equipaggio durante la prigionia in Cina, guadagnandosi la Distinguished Flying Cross.
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (CPWR) ha nombrado a Shane Osborn como su nuevo Director de Operaciones. Osborn, veterano condecorado de la Marina de los EE. UU. y ex Tesorero del Estado de Nebraska, aporta una amplia experiencia en liderazgo en los sectores militar, gubernamental y de energías renovables. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Gerente de Programa para Asociaciones Federales y Comerciales en OTE Corp; ahora supervisará todos los aspectos operativos, centrándose en la expansión de proyectos de infraestructura y en fortalecer las alianzas con el Ejército, la Marina, el Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. y socios comerciales.
Entre los logros destacados de Osborn está la gestión de más de 27 mil millones de dólares en activos de pensiones como Tesorero Estatal y la fundación de RWH Energy, una pequeña empresa propiedad de un veterano discapacitado. También es reconocido por sus acciones heroicas en 2001, cuando logró aterrizar un avión EP-3 de la Marina de EE. UU. dañado y lideró a su tripulación durante su encarcelamiento en China, lo que le valió la Cruz de Vuelo Distinguida.
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (CPWR)는 Shane Osborn을 새로운 최고운영책임자(COO)로 임명했습니다. 미 해군에서 퇴역한 수훈자이자 전 네브래스카 주 재무관인 오스본은 군사, 정부 및 재생 에너지 분야에서 풍부한 리더십 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 이전에는 OTE Corp에서 연방 및 상업 파트너십 프로그램 매니저로 근무했으며, 앞으로는 모든 운영 측면을 총괄하며 인프라 프로젝트 확장과 미 육군, 해군, 국방부 및 상업 파트너와의 협력 강화에 집중할 예정입니다.
오스본의 주요 업적으로는 주 재무관 재임 시 270억 달러 이상의 연금 자산을 관리한 것과 장애 참전용사 소유의 중소기업인 RWH Energy를 설립한 점이 있습니다. 또한 2001년 손상된 미 해군 EP-3 항공기를 성공적으로 착륙시키고 중국 감금 상황에서 승무원을 이끈 영웅적인 행동으로 명예 비행 십자 훈장을 받았습니다.
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (CPWR) a nommé Shane Osborn comme nouveau Directeur des Opérations. Osborn, vétéran décoré de la Marine américaine et ancien trésorier de l'État du Nebraska, apporte une expérience significative en leadership dans les secteurs militaire, gouvernemental et des énergies renouvelables. Ancien gestionnaire de programme pour les partenariats fédéraux et commerciaux chez OTE Corp, il supervisera désormais tous les aspects opérationnels, en se concentrant sur le développement des projets d'infrastructure et le renforcement des partenariats avec l'Armée américaine, la Marine, le Département de la Défense et les partenaires commerciaux.
Parmi ses réalisations notables, Osborn a géré plus de 27 milliards de dollars d'actifs de pension en tant que trésorier d'État et fondé RWH Energy, une petite entreprise détenue par un vétéran handicapé. Il est également reconnu pour ses actes héroïques en 2001, lorsqu'il a réussi à poser un avion EP-3 de la Marine américaine endommagé et a dirigé son équipage lors de leur emprisonnement en Chine, ce qui lui a valu la Distinguished Flying Cross.
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (CPWR) hat Shane Osborn zum neuen Chief Operating Officer ernannt. Osborn, ein ausgezeichneter Veteran der US Navy und ehemaliger Schatzmeister des Bundesstaates Nebraska, bringt umfangreiche Führungserfahrung aus den Bereichen Militär, Regierung und erneuerbare Energien mit. Zuvor war er Programmleiter für Bundes- und Geschäftspartnerschaften bei OTE Corp; nun wird er alle operativen Aspekte leiten, mit Schwerpunkt auf dem Ausbau von Infrastrukturprojekten und der Stärkung der Partnerschaften mit der US-Armee, Navy, dem Verteidigungsministerium und kommerziellen Partnern.
Zu Osborns bemerkenswerten Erfolgen zählt die Verwaltung von über 27 Milliarden Dollar an Pensionsvermögen als Schatzmeister des Bundesstaates sowie die Gründung von RWH Energy, einem kleinen Unternehmen im Besitz eines dienstunfähigen Veteranen. Außerdem ist er bekannt für seine heldenhaften Taten im Jahr 2001, als er ein beschädigtes US Navy EP-3-Flugzeug sicher landete und seine Crew während der Gefangenschaft in China anführte, wofür er das Distinguished Flying Cross erhielt.
- Appointment of highly qualified COO with extensive military, government, and renewable energy experience
- Strong existing relationships with key government entities (U.S. Army, Navy, DOD)
- Previous success in managing large-scale financial operations ($27B in pension assets)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTE Corp), a leading renewable energy company specializing in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Osborn as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Shane Osborn brings an exceptional track record of leadership and operational excellence, having previously served as Program Manager for Federal and Commercial Partnerships at OTE Corp. His extensive experience encompasses high-level roles in the military, government, finance, and renewable energy sectors. A decorated U.S. Navy veteran, Osborn earned international acclaim for his courageous leadership when he successfully landed a severely damaged U.S. Navy EP-3 aircraft after a mid-air collision in 2001 and led his crew through 12 days of imprisonment by the Chinese government, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Meritorious Service Medal for his heroism. Following his military career, Osborn served as Nebraska State Treasurer, managing over 27 billion dollars in pension assets and earning recognition for transparency initiatives. Additionally, he founded and led RWH Energy, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) recognized as an approved Energy Service Company (ESCO) by the U.S. Department of Energy.
In his new role as COO, Osborn will oversee all operational aspects of OTE Corp, driving efficiency, innovation, and strategic growth initiatives. He will play a critical role in scaling OTE's infrastructure projects, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence across all company activities, including pivotal contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Defense, and commercial partners.
Jeremy P. Feakins, Chairman and CEO of OTE Corp, stated, "We are thrilled to announce Shane Osborn's appointment as Chief Operating Officer. Shane's extraordinary leadership skills, organizational expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence have already significantly advanced our mission. His elevation to COO ensures our continued operational success and positions us for substantial future growth."Osborn's leadership and operational capabilities will enhance OTE Corp's ability to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that promote energy independence and resiliency, particularly for remote and mission-critical military installations and global communities facing energy and freshwater challenges.
About Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTE Corp)
OTE Corp is a U.S.-based energy company specializing in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) systems. OTEC harnesses ocean temperature differentials to produce sustainable, continuous, 24/7 power, vital for U.S. military bases and coastal communities in tropical regions. SWAC systems utilize deep seawater to provide efficient cooling solutions, significantly reducing energy consumption.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, this release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties detailed in OTE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Jeremy P. Feakins
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy.Feakins@OTECorporation.com
+1 917 679 2005
SOURCE: Ocean Thermal Energy Corp.
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