Bowling for Charity Silent Auction to Benefit NVRDC
Please see the below auction items that will be available at Bowling for Charity on December 20th at Mustang Alley’s in Baltimore. If you have not already bought your ticket please buy your ticket/make a donation here. All proceeds raised will support NVRDC's comprehensive, wraparound legal services and case management for victims of all types of crime in the District of Columbia. NVRDC empowers victims of all crimes to achieve survivor defined justice through a collaborative continuum of advocacy, case management, and legal services. All of NVRDC's services are provided at no cost to their clients. As a nonprofit committed to achieving survivor defined justice , they rely on the generous contributions of supporters. For more information please visit http://www.nvrdc.org/.
You may bid even if you are not able to attend the event by sending a max and final offer to Kateleigh Hewins Clark (kateleigh@nvrdc.org) who will be keeping track of the bids. If your max bid is higher than the bids at the event within the last final 10 minute mark of the auction, we will place your bid on the item of your choice. At the event we will place your bid, if it is the highest than those on the sheet at the last final 10 minute mark of the auction. People attending the event will then have one final opportunity to outbid you to win the item.
Please note all proceeds are a donation to NVRDC. Exelon employees please be sure to enter your donation (all payments including ticket, donation, auction items purchased) given to NVRDC into the Exelon match program so your contribution makes an even bigger impact for this wonderful organization.
Orioles Magic Basket
Are you the ultimate Orioles Fan? Do you love to tailgate and grill out? This basket has your name written all over it! The Orioles Magic basket includes an autographed Cal Ripken Jr. baseball, a limited edition, numbered, Baltimore Orioles Oriole Park at Camden Yards Panoramic Photomint, an Orioles Grilling set and an Orioles BBQ set. The starting bid for the Orioles Magic basket is $100, with an actual basket value of over $250.
Ravens Collectible Basket
Calling all Ravens Collectors! This basket includes great items to round out your Ravens Fan Cave! With a Ravens signed Ronnie Stanley football in display case, a limited edition, Baltimore Ravens Signature Gridiron Panoramic Photo, a Ravens Jersey Glass and a Ravens Coffee Thermos, this basket is valued at over $150. Bids on the Ravens Collectible Basket will start at $75.
Ravens Super Fan Basket
Show off your inner Ravens Super Fan this winter with a basket which includes a Ravens signed CJ Mosely football in display case, a Ravens fleece lines winter hat, a Ravens scarf, a Ravens Jersey glass, and a Ravens Coffee Thermos. The Ravens Super Fan Basket is valued at $200 and will have a starting bid of $100.
Wine & Chocolate Basket
If you are a wine and chocolate lover, this basket is perfect for a romantic or relaxing night! This basket has something for everyone with 2 red and 2 white wines, chocolate from a local Baltimore chocolatier, 2 winter wine glasses, winter wine charms, a Wine Saver Pump with 4 Vacuum Bottle Stoppers and a wine party tub. With a value of over $150, bids for the Wine and Chocolate Basket will start at $75.
Tailgate Pro
Are you a professional tailgater, or maybe looking to elevate your summer picnic game? This basket will include two tailgating games, one classic in Washer Toss, and one rising favorite with Kan Jam! Both games provide hours of enjoyment at your next tailgate, family picnic, or backyard BBQ. This basket will also include 2 extra insulated koozies, and some drinks to keep cold. Valued at over $150, bids for the Tailgate Pro basket will start at $75.
Adult Game Night
The Adult Game Night Basket includes five games which are perfect for a night with friends full of laughs, inside jokes, and memories to be made. The games in this basket are Joking Hazard, Quick and Dirty, Drunk Stoned or Stupid, Exploding Kittens (NSFW Edition) and Greater Evil. Bids for the Adult Game Night Basket will start at $45, and has a value of over $100.
Family Fun Night Basket
Finding things to do with the family always become more challenging when the weather turns cold, but the Family Fun Basket will provide some great options! This basket will include 4 tickets to Breakfast with the Animals at the Maryland Zoo, and a family pass (2 Adult and 4 Children tickets) to the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The Family Fun Basket is valued at over $300, and have a starting bid of $125.
Tickets to Baltimore Museum of Industry
Enjoy a family ticket to the Baltimore Museum of Industry. This ticket admits 2 adults and up to four children. The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates Maryland’s industrial legacy and shows how innovation fuels ongoing progress. Their exhibitions, educational programs, and collections engage visitors in the stories of the people who built Baltimore and those who shape the region’s future. The retail value for these tickets is $52. Bids will start at $15.
Cooler Basket
Whether it is a backyard BBQ, weekend camping, or tailgating for the big game, having the right equipment in critical! In this basket is a 45 qt. cooler which comes equipped with non-slip feet, molded tie down slots, no fail hinges, and a rapid drain system. This cooler will also keep your ice cold for up to 45 days, and is even bear resistant! Along with this amazing cooler we have a 20 oz. stainless steel tumbler which will keep your drinks cold for 60 hours, or hot for 12 hours! There will also be some drinks which will be perfect to keep cold inside of your cooler to test it out! The total value of the Cooler Basket is $225, and bids will start at $100.
Exelon (and its affiliate company) Employees only can bid on the items below.
You may bid even if you are not able to attend the event by sending a max and final offer to Kateleigh Hewins Clark (kateleigh@nvrdc.org) who will be keeping track of the bids. At the event we will place your bid, if it is the highest than those on the sheet at the last final 10 minute mark of the auction. People attending the event will then have one final opportunity to outbid you to win the item.
Capitals Suite Tickets
Enjoy tickets for you and guest to see the Washington Capitals take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday January 13, 2017 at 7 p.m. (suite opens are 5:15 p.m.). Tickets are in Exelon’s suite and include food and drink. Large Constellation customers and several members of senior leadership, including possibly Mark Huston, will be in attendance. This basket also includes a caps hat and scarf.
Retail value: $450 Starting Bid: $150
Lunch with Leaders
Enjoy the unique opportunity to have a 1 on 1 lunch with a leader in our organization! This lunch allows for a once in a lifetime networking opportunity with senior level management. You can learn more about different aspects of the company or discuss your own career ambitions. Please consider bidding on this amazing opportunity.
Joseph Nigro
CEO, Constellation; Executive Vice President, Exelon. A 27-year veteran of the energy industry, Joseph leads Constellation, Exelon’s competitive retail and wholesale businesses. He is responsible for the marketing of electricity, natural gas and other energy-related products and services to Constellation customers, as well as ensuring the optimization of Exelon’s generation portfolio by obtaining maximum value for power produced while managing risk for the company and its shareholders. Constellation has a business presence in 48 states, Washington, D.C., and parts of Canada. Joseph serves on the board of directors of the National Aquarium, one of the world’s top environmental education organizations and an important anchor of regional tourism in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and the board of trustees of Baltimore’s Living Classrooms Foundation, which provides hands-on, interdisciplinary education and job training programs that empower and motivate youth. Joseph received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Connecticut.
Starting Bid: $30
Tamla Olivier
President & CEO, BGE HOME and Constellation Home, Senior Vice President, Constellation. As president & CEO, BGE HOME and Constellation Home, Tamla is responsible for developing and executing the strategic plan to differentiate Constellation’s deregulated gas & electricity products with home energy service offerings to deepen relationships and drive earnings for the organization. Tamla is co-chair of the women’s council for My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, a non-profit organization providing women and children with meals, case management services for housing, emergency financial assistance, education, and job training in Baltimore. Additionally, she is on the board of the Partners in Excellence Scholarship program which provides young people with partial, need-based scholarships for Baltimore City Catholic Schools. Tamla is also actively involved with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, St. Ignatius Loyola Academy and Cardinal Shehan School. Tamla is a graduate of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Starting Bid: $30
Mark Huston
President, Constellation Retail. A 30-plus year veteran of the energy utility industry, Mark oversees Constellation’s industry leading retail energy business and is responsible for marketing, sales, operations, fulfillment and product development of energy solutions in support of commercial, industrial and residential customers. Primary offerings include power, natural gas, energy efficiency, combined heat & power projects, compressed natural gas infrastructure and distributed generation (solar, emergency back-up, fuel cells, batteries). Huston currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Maryland Science Center and serves on the board of Catholic Charities. Mark received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering under the co-operative education program from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s degree in applied management from the University of Maryland, University College.
Starting Bid: $30
David Ellsworth
Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Constellation
Starting Bid: $30
Andrew Singer
Andrew Singer is the Vice President & General Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Region. He is a retail sales leader who also enjoys mentoring and career and interview coaching.
Starting Bid: $20
David Hochberg
Vice President, North American Natural Gas Trading. Our team handles the wholesale supply for Constellation’s retail natural gas business, Exelon Generation’s owned & tolled generation, acquires and manages Transportation & Storage, creates structured solutions for producers & end-users, & deploys risk capital.
Starting Bid: $20
Funmi Williamson
Vice President, Commercial Risk Management. Funmi partners with the Constellation business to ensure all commercial activities are aligned with Exelon’s risk appetite while providing the opportunity for growth. Funmi is currently a board member of the YMCA of Greater Baltimore, an organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Starting Bid: $20
Michael Pechin
The Vice President of Wholesale Operations is a member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting into the Chief Operating Officer for Constellation. As the VP Wholesale Ops, Mike is responsible for providing direction and support of the wholesale business requirements and operations for Constellation Energy. Mike is involved in daily decisions around operations to develop, recommend and execute policy, strategy and staffing requirements necessary to create a cost efficient, high performance team. Wholesale Operations is a strategic partner with the Tradefloor, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting & Risk as it is the primary intermediary with all Independent System Operators (ISO’s), Power, Fuels & Renewable Energy Credit trading counterparties, FERC electronic surveillance, electronic subscriptions and the production of the Daily Profit Statement (a PnL of the wholesale trading regions). Mike is a long-term veteran of the industry with nearly 30 years experience working with Exelon, Constellation and PECO Energy. Mike holds a BS in Commerce and Engineering and an MBA; both from Drexel University.
Starting Bid: $20
Harald Ullrich
Harald Ullrich is VP of Commercial Analytics at Constellation. His team provides a wide range of analytical support and services to the commercial organization, its embedded functions, and to corporate, including: the review, pricing, and risk assessment of new structured transactions; analytical support for commercial decision-makers and senior management with respect to valuation, hedging, and other quantitative issues; and maintaining and continuously enhancing the commercial risk systems to meet the changing needs of commercial users and embedded functions.
Starting Bid: $20
David Diaz
Vice President, Finance, Constellation. As vice president of finance for Constellation, David oversees the company’s wholesale and retail business segments, financial forecasting, project analysis, performance indicators and financial reporting. David is on the board of directors of TurnAround, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on building a community free of violence by advocating for and educating adults and children affected by intimate partner and sexual violence in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. David received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Towson University and completed the Program for Leadership Development at the Harvard Business School.
Starting Bid: $20
James Calabrese
Chief Information Officer, Constellation. A 22-year veteran of the energy industry, James leads the IT team enabling Constellation's wholesale and retail businesses. In this role Calabrese oversees all IT operations, services, and projects for Constellation and focuses IT investments to maximize value. In 2014, James will fill a board position with the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore focused on developing Baltimore's information technology industry. James received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Purdue University.
Starting Bid: $20
Michael Smith
Vice President, Exelon Generation Innovation and Strategy Development. A 20-year veteran of the energy industry, Michael is responsible for the development of key strategic initiatives for Exelon Generation and the company’s overall innovation strategy, strategic transaction management and venture investing. Michael is on the board of trustees of Ladew Topiary Gardens, a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to maintain and promote the gardens, house and facilities in keeping with the creative spirit of Harvey S. Ladew for the public benefit and for educational, scientific and cultural pursuits. Michael received a juris doctor from the Duke University School of Law and a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami.
Starting Bid: $20
Craig Wilson
Vice President, Retail Strategy and Sales Support, Constellation. Craig is responsible for Constellation’s indirect sales activities across energy solutions and capabilities, mainly power, gas, load response and managing and growing the company’s third party channel partner network of aggregators, brokers and consultants. Craig received a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Suffolk University Sawyer School of Management.
Starting Bid: $20
John Quinn
John Quinn, BGE’s Director of Governmental and External Affairs, has responsibility for ensuring close and mutually beneficially relationships with governmental and community officials across the State. These partnerships are essential to efficiently serve our customers. He leads three groups that implement this outreach, Community Affairs, Local Affairs and State Affairs.
Mr. Quinn would like to offer the opportunity for a relaxed lunch discussion with an interested person or two to talk about how Maryland government operates and how we interface and maintain great relationship with our stakeholders. Lunch could take place in Annapolis or Baltimore at a time and place to be mutually agreed upon. If you send your home address to him ahead of the lunch, he’ll bring along information about your elected officials and give you tips on getting the most from your elected officials.
Starting Bid: $20
Paul Ackerman
Current lead compliance counsel for reliability and cyber security matters for Exelon companies (Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Commonwealth Edison, Delmarva Power, Exelon Generation PECO Energy, and Pepco). Responsible for conducting internal compliance investigations, enforcement defense, regulatory advocacy and counseling, and transactional support. Other recent work at Exelon has includes providing legal regulatory support to Exelon Generation’s wholesale and retail commercial operations and transactions in U.S and Canadian markets. Also led Exelon’s non-nuclear generation market compliance activities nationwide.
Prior to joining Exelon, practiced law at DLA Piper in DC and Maryland with a focus on federal and state energy and environmental regulatory compliance counseling, enforcement defense, and legislative and regulatory advocacy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Born in Washington DC and raised in Maryland. Upon graduation from college was commissioned an officer in the United States Air Force. Served as a criminal investigator with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations prior to graduating from law school.
Starting Bid: $20
Sean Boyle
Managing Director, Portfolio Operations
Starting Bid: $20
Frank Henshaw
Managing Director for the Midwest, MidAtlantic, and New York Portfolios
25 years in the industry with experiences in:
environmental compliance,
production as an onshift supervisor of a combined cycle power plant,
startup of environmental and fuel trading desks for Conectiv and Exelon
power trading in the MidAtlantic and Midwest portfolio’s
Starting Bid: $20
David Villa
Vice President, Continuous Improvement
Starting Bid: $20
JOSEPH LIBERATORE
Senior Vice President, Origination, Constellation. A 22-year veteran of the energy industry focusing primarily on wholesale transactions, Joseph leads the structured power and mid-marketing groups. As senior vice president, he is responsible for coordinating Constellation’s wholesale customer business which includes power load serving, generator hedge contracts, and portfolio restructurings. Joseph currently serves as a board member of the Notre Dame Preparatory School. Joseph received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and a master's degree in business administration from Loyola University Maryland.
Starting Bid: $30