"Ed is a formidable and tenacious character who in my experience represents a unique combination of technical aptitude with commercial flair. Ed has demonstrated a relentless drive to achieve and exceed the aspirations of his customers, partners and colleagues. I would definitely prefer to have Ed on my side of the negotiating table!"
- Henry Croft-Baker
"Ed Barndt is extremely knowledgeable of the industry and its unique requirements for growth and long term success. Ed's philosophy for personal and professional success is only topped by his natural leadership ability. His direction had an immediate and lasting positive affect on the Cottonwood Project throughout construction and commissioning."
- Pat Buffa,
Instrumentation Tech,
Tenaska Power Services
"I have known Ed for almost 15 years and worked with Ed in various different Power Generation/O&M related management positions. All the positions were domestic/internationally based positions of increasing responsibly for personnel, customer/community relations/interface, technical and commercial aspects of the assignments."
- Steve Carroll,
Corporate Sales Director,
Global Controls
"I had the pleasure of working with Ed Barndt on the Intergen Cottonwood project. Ed has extraordinary analytical business sense and an overwhelming attention to detail. His work ethic is exemplary and is a model for his colleagues. I would work with Ed again in the future."
- M.A. Tidwell,
Purchasing and Logistics
Intergen Operating Corp Cottonwood
"Ed is an excellent communicator. He is outstanding at planning, and following through to make sure plans are implemented. Ed exhibits creativity in applying his extensive industry experience to problem solving. Ed demonstrates strong leadership skills, rallying consensus and team buy-in, but fully capable of making tough decisions on his own."
- John Kearney,
Owner,
Eta Technologies LLC
"Ed and I met randomly after I moved to Bangladesh and after just a couple of conversations, I knew that working with him at Globeleq was going to be a very positive experience. And it was. Ed is the kind of leader that knows what it takes to motivate and move a diverse team towards a common goal. He's got a broad base of power sector knowledge, combined with technical, financial and management experience. Perhaps most importantly, he believes in developing those on his team by sharing what he knows and encouraging and facilitating educational opportunities. I've really enjoyed working with Ed during my tenor at Globeleq and would enjoy the opportunity to do so again."
- Toby Phillippe,
Manager - Information Systems,
Globeleq
"I've practiced law for 23 years, eighteen of those in the power business. In all those years, I've had the chance to work with many qualified professionals. I can say with complete confidence that Ed Barndt is one of the most outstanding, forceful and achivement oriented professionals I've ever worked with. Ed brings a powerful mix of technical expertise, energy, common sense, and business savvy to every problem or issue he confronts. He interacts with colleagues, subordinates and other professionals with humor, sensitivity and consummate professionalism, and it has been an honor and pleasure to work closely with Ed over the last three and one half years. I recommend Ed without qualification or reservation. One cannot find a better colleague.” November 5, 2007
- Wayne White,
Senior Attorney,
Globeleq
"I have worked with Ed several times and I would enjoy working with him again if the opportunity was to present itself. Ed is one of the best organizers I have ever met. His vast technical understanding is also evident in everything he does. His communication and negotiating skills are world class. Ed is a man that gets things done."
- Bill Harkleroad,
Owner,
Total Automation Consulting Services, LLC
"If a Job needs to be done right the first time and in half the time, Ed can do it. I was contracted under Ed Barndt as Local IT support at Cottonwood Energy during construction as well as operation of the plant. The Support and time he spent with focus on New technologies allowed me and others to excel at our art and create a system that still functions until this day. With his help we were able to implement a Wireless Tag System as well as bring several new technologies into the Cottonwood Plant. We met with Great resistance when installing and promoting these technologies. Ed was able to over come the personal’s difficulties and promote a smooth transition into the technologies."
- Jason Sweeney,
Plant based IT Support,
Cottonwood Energy
"Ed was the customer for handheld and Lock Out Tag Out JDE enhancements we built. He was a real pleasure to work for - strong on IT, enthusiastic, very clear about what he wanted and left you in no doubt if you didn't deliver it. He was well respected by the staff at the plant and a great host outside of office hours. When Ed ran Cottonwood you always looked forward to a trip there."
- Adrian Hunt,
Technical Consultant,
Intergen
"Ed Barndt was the Plant Manager at Cottonwood Energy, one of many power plants developed by Intergen Energy, a global power plant developer and owner. His responsibility was to manage all tasks related to bring up and managing the new power plant. One of those tasks was the implementation of the ERP systems. I was responsible for implementing JD Edwards ERP systems for the Cottonwood power plant. Ed was the decision maker relating to this implementation at this plant. I had implemented the system at many InterGen developed power plants. Ed was by far the most active and qualified plant manager I have observed to this date. His contributions allowed the IT department to use Cottonwood Energy as the showcase for the company relating to systems implemented. He challenged my team and I to bring excellence to the table relating to any task to be undertaken. He did this in a manor that was constructive and motivational. He demanded and received the best my team had to offer. My observations during my extensive time at the site were that his employees and his managers respected him immensely Through this yearlong project I developed a tremendous respect for Ed. I would recommend Ed for any position, especially if there is a difficult job to be accomplished and the completion is of critical importance. He will get the job done. Sincerely Christopher J. Moner President Backup Computer Services, Inc."
- Chris Moner,
Consultant/ERP Manager,
InterGen, Inc.
"Ed was an outstanding plant manager and had the vision and the energy to ensure that the plant was working at optimal efficiency. His input made the Maximo implementation a world leading implementation and ensured that CMS got great value from their investment. It was a pleasure working with Ed and I look forward to the opportunity of working with him again."
- Tony Turner,
Director of Projects,
MDS Holdings
"Ed is an action oriented Manager and is a demanding, friendly and a source of help to Senior Management staff. He gives freedom to his frontline Managers and holds a few control points. Including me, many of us inspired by him and we admire his style of leadership. I will always love to work with if there is a chance in the future."
- Amararajan Ramasamy,
Technical Manager,
Taweelah A2 Operating Company, U.A.E.
"Ed is tech savvy, process focused manager and a keen sense of business value and operations. It was my pleasure to work with Ed and I learned much in the time we worked together."
- James Saunders,
Plant Support Manager - Technology,
CMS Generation
"Ed managed the maintenace of a fleet of 13 gas turbines and other plant equipment and systems at the MCV site. Through use of aggressive process improvement, development of innovative specialty tools and equipment and the motivation of the work force, Ed shortened maintemence inspection outage time by almost 75% saving considerable lost generation for the Owners. Ed also used innovative preventive and predictive maintenance software and hardware to reduce costs and improve avialability and reliability of all plant equipment."
- John McTear,
Vice President of Projects,
ABB
