WHO WE ARE
About TriVA Energy
TriVA Energy™ is an engineering, procurement and construction company that specializes in power generation, energy procurement, and renewable energy systems. Our team of experienced professionals together with our TriVA Partner Network™ with Texzon Utilities offers a wide range of engineering and energy services to our clients.
ANIKA PETTIFORD
Founder & CEO
Anika leads TriVA Energy™ with 25 years of experience working in business process management consulting and entrepreneurial leadership. She is an IBM alum who spent years consulting with fortune 500 companies on technology development and process excellence. She has worked on and led major projects for companies such as Staples, Costco, Wells Fargo, Lockheed Martin, Museum of Modern Art and the Summer Olympic Games in Sydney Australia to name a few.
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As a freelancer, Anika worked in the field of management consulting for several top-tier corporations like C&S Wholesale where she led the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance effort of a privately held corporation that was growing at a rate of $5 billion per quarter. She was responsible for understanding the gaps in internal controls across the entire organization and making recommendations for process improvements in terms of compliance and measurable excellence.
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As a serial entrepreneur, Anika has founded several companies in the technology, energy, retail and media space. Anika is a cum laude graduate with a B.Sc. in Accounting and Information Technology and a Master's in Theological Studies. She recently completed post-graduate course work in Managing Complex Systems at MIT and Entrepreneurship Leadership at Harvard Business School Online.
Valerie Wilson
Partner Advisor
Valerie is co-founder of Texzon Utilities where she and her husband pioneered various innovative energy solutions for over 20 years.
She has extensive experience in the renewable energy and electricity procurement sectors. Valerie is the architect and liaison in the mentor-protege relationship between TriVA Energy and Texzon.
Dr. Carl Pettiford
Chief Engineer
Dr. Carl I Pettiford is an accomplished engineer and education professional with a diverse background. He serves as the Associate Dean of Education at an ABET Accredited university's School of Engineering and is the Chief Technology Officer at Texzon, a global energy technology company. With a distinguished career marked by accolades like the Air Force Cadet of the Year award, Dr. Pettiford has excelled in roles such as Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer, earning recognition for his leadership and technical expertise. His pioneering research in advanced electronic devices has garnered awards and patents, showcasing his innovative contributions.
Dr. Pettiford is also a postdoctoral Fellow with the Office of Naval Research and a visiting researcher at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. In his capacity as Associate Dean, he oversees engineering programs and champions excellence in teaching, research, and service activities. Additionaly, he has pursued continuing education in management from MIT and Harvard Business School.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Architecture and Systems Engineering Professional Certification
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Harvard Business School Online
Business Leadership
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Northeastern University, College of Engineering, Boston, MA
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
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University of Dayton, School of Engineering, Dayton, OH
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
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University of Hawaii, Manoa, College of Engineering, Oahu, HI
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
OUR APPROACH
At TriVA Energy, we are committed to providing our clients with exceptional engineering and energy services. Our mission is to offer sustainable solutions that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.
We believe that knowledge, creativity, and sustainability are the core values that guide us in our work.
CORE VALUES:
Knowledge
Our team of experts is constantly expanding their knowledge and skills to provide the best solutions to our clients.
Creativity
We believe in thinking outside the box and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
Sustainability
We are committed to providing sustainable solutions that minimize our impact on the environment and promote a greener future.