BRITE Energy Innovators Appoints Jade Davis as Chief Executive Officer

WARREN, Ohio – [Nov. 6, 2025] – BRITE Energy Innovators, a national leader in energy-tech innovation, announces today the appointment of Jade Davis, one of Ohio’s leading public affairs and energy executives, as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Davis is joining BRITE at a time of remarkable growth and momentum, as the organization continues to build on a year that saw $270 million in total economic output.

Davis brings nearly two decades of experience in guiding corporations, nonprofits, and civic institutions through complex regulatory and policy environments. The Cleveland native is the co-owner of Thornton Buckeye Group (TBG), a firm specializing in public affairs and government relations, and he has served in executive roles at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, and the Port of Cleveland. He is also an alumnus of the College of Wooster and the Harvard Business School. 

“After a comprehensive search process, we are proud to welcome Jade Davis to guide BRITE in its next chapter. Jade’s proven track record gives him an unmatched ability to bridge policy and entrepreneurship, and his forward-thinking, progressive leadership style will be instrumental in unlocking capital and creating the environment our startups need to thrive,” said Michael Stacey, BRITE’s board chair. “We are confident that under Jade’s guidance, BRITE will continue to accelerate the advanced energy economy and solidify the Midwest as a national leader in innovation. We also want to thank Jing Lyon for her years of leadership at BRITE and her critical role serving as our interim CEO during this search process.”

BRITE’s mission is rooted in accelerating the advanced energy economy by helping startups commercialize innovative technologies that make energy cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable. BRITE’s work originates in the Midwest but is scaling nationwide.

BRITE continues to solidify its role as a leader in energy-tech innovation, with a landmark year of growth and impact in 2024. BRITE-supported startups successfully raised over $201 million in follow-on funding and secured an additional $60 million in public funding, while the companies served by BRITE generated $66 million in revenue. This success translates directly to significant economic output, creating over 1,600 jobs and generating millions in state and local tax income. 

“I am honored to lead an organization with the mission and momentum of BRITE. My career has been focused on the intersection of energy, innovation, and policy, and I see a great opportunity to establish the Midwest as the national launchpad for advanced energy technology and create jobs right here at home,” said Davis. “As I look forward to BRITE’s future, our focus will be set on identifying opportunities at the forefront of new energy innovation and efficiency that have promising growth potential within our national energy landscape.”

BRITE’s commitment to its mission remains unwavering. The organization will continue to catalyze the growth of energy technologies by connecting innovators and investors in an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. BRITE’s core programs and services, including BRITEbase, Elevate, and CXO, will continue without interruption.

Connect with BRITE directly to learn more about the organization’s vision and mission for the future of energy technology: brite.org/contact.