The simpler, less expensive way to manage your utilities.

At EduCon, we are committed to saving money for school districts through energy management and conservation. Our team includes seasoned professionals with experience working in school facility operations/auxiliary services. We fully understand the importance of the learning environment and the impactful role it plays in children’s education.

Founded by a school administrator passionate about education.

EduCon Energy was established in 1996 by Nelson Jessup, an administrator with more than 35 years in public education. Nelson started his career as a teacher and served in many capacities, including as an associate superintendent for operations and twice as interim superintendent for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

After implementing an energy management program for WS/FCS, he was inspired to help other school districts achieve similar benefits. At EduCon, we continue his legacy by doing business in a way that helps districts manage limited resources without sacrificing the comfort or safety of school children.

ANDREW LAROWE | President

Andrew joined EduCon in 2014. He has over 30 years’ experience as an educational facilities administrator and significant involvement with the development and implementation of energy programs for school districts. Prior to joining EduCon, Andrew served in a senior leadership capacity for Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina as Chief Operations Officer. He also spent several years with Progress Energy as a facilities administrator. He attended Appalachian State University and holds a BS in Industrial Technology and Secondary Education.

GREG JESSUP | Chief Executive Officer

Greg is responsible for business operations at EduCon and has been with the company since it began in 1998. Greg gained considerable experience with the business side of energy management in North Carolina school districts. He is committed to carrying on his father’s legacy of offering practical value to school districts, treating people with dignity and respect, and reminding us that when we think we have succeeded, there is always more we can accomplish. Before joining EduCon, Greg was employed several years by Duke Energy. He is a graduate of North Carolina A&T University and is a licensed general contractor.

DAVID BARNES | Technology Manager

David has developed EduCon’s “Energy Intelligence” system that generates reports out of Portfolio Manager. He is responsible for importing the district’s data and setting up Portfolio Manager accounts. David has over 30 years in facility and energy management, primarily with educational facilities. David was formerly the Sr. Manager for Dude Solution’s Energy Services and was a leader in their adoption of the Energy Manager application. He specializes in process improvement as proven by his achieving ISO 9001 certification for a major world-wide technical organization, along with the architecture and development of various software tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

CHARLES LAMM | Energy Manager

Charles provides on-site services for EduCon with energy audits, mechanical equipment inspections and automated control systems He has held the Professional Energy Manager (PEM) certification since 2001 and is highly knowledgeable with HVAC control systems. He retired from Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools in 2014 after serving 11 years as their Energy Coordinator. Charles helped the district achieve Energy Star Certification for every school in the district earning Energy Star Partner of the year in 2009. Prior to working with Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, Charles was Maintenance Director for Lenoir County Schools.

TERRI BAIN | Administrative Assistant

Terri began working with EduCon in 2017 managing field operations. Her duties have included scheduling consultants to work with district staff performing energy audits, keeping track of audit reports, and following up on action items. Terri is now focused on coordinating data entry with Portfolio Manager and generating client reports. She has considerable experience working with school systems and utility service providers. Terri has a BS in Organizational Management and a MA in Human Services.

MARY GARRITY | Administrative Assistant

Mary is responsible for client communications and scheduling. From the very beginning of our process Mary handles proposals, contracts, and renewal agreements. She keeps track of questions and various notifications between school district staff members and EduCon. Mary assembles and sends monthly and annual reports. Mary’s background is all things administrative with a focus on elevating client experience. Mary stays closely connected to our clients and is a great point person when you have a question or need to reach a team member.

Meet our team of educated professionals.

The EduCon team includes highly qualified, professional consultants with successful careers in the educational sector. Our clients appreciate that we understand the pressures they face because we have walked in their shoes.