Executive Team

Eddie Pease, Managing Partner

Eddie brings over 20 years of experience in energy infrastructure construction, specializing in HV, MV, and LV cabling, substations, and utility-scale solar and wind projects. A former Journeyman Lineman turned Site Manager, he has led the buildout of hundreds of miles of transmission lines and several gigawatts of renewable energy facilities. Known for his integrity and leadership, Eddie is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former SPO III Special Response Team member with Department of Energy Top Secret (Q) Clearance.

Ali Cooper, Managing Partner

Ali has nearly a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector, beginning as an Energy Market Specialist before advancing to Project Manager and ultimately Director of Project Management for a leading global IPP. She has overseen the construction of multi-billion-dollar wind, solar, and energy storage portfolios, bringing both technical expertise and business acumen that make her a key asset to the Grid Mule team and its clients.

Mike Pease, Managing Partner

Over the last 20 years of working in the electrical sector, Mike has advanced from working as a lineman through serving as a Site Manager for top-tier IPPs and utilities. His career has spanned multiple scopes of work, including renewable energy projects in both wind and solar, transmission and distribution powerline construction, substation builds, and underground power installation. This diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in employee management, task execution, equipment operation, and the enforcement of safety standards. Mike’s hands-on expertise and leadership skills make him a trusted professional in the successful delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

Jackie Chapman, Managing Partner

With more than three decades of experience in the electrical construction industry, Jackie brings a rare combination of hands-on field expertise, executive leadership, and Site Manager Owner’s Representative experience to Grid Mule—offering a unique perspective across all phases of project execution. As Managing Partner, he helps shape the firm’s strategic direction and oversees operations and project execution across North America, drawing on direct experience managing over $5 billion in substation projects and more than $1 billion in transmission and distribution (T&D) projects. Having progressed from field-based roles into senior executive leadership, he provides a comprehensive, field-proven approach that reinforces Grid Mule’s commitment to safety, quality, and successful project delivery.

Respect on the field
is earned, not given.

We don’t hire veterans because it’s the right thing to do. We hire them because they excel at what we do.   We value integrity, loyalty, discipline and leadership skills and are proud that much of our team is comprised of veterans and military community members.  
Simply put, our actions and results on the field when operating as a cohesive unit speak louder than words.

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