Our Team
Groundwork Data is led by Michael J. Walsh, a nationally recognized expert on the future of gas and the clean energy transition, working with a small group of affiliate specialists on engineering and policy engagements.
Michael J. Walsh, Ph.D.
Founder & Managing Partner
Nationally recognized energy and sustainability expert leading the transition to cleaner energy systems through research, stakeholder engagement, and expert testimony.
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Groundwork Data works with a small group of affiliate consultants who bring deep specialist expertise to specific engagements — municipal policy engagement and gas system engineering among them.
Michael Gartman
Affiliate, Municipal Engagement & Policy Research
Clean energy policy expert with a decade of experience at RMI helping 300+ implementers develop cutting-edge policies and programs for the energy transition.
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Rick Brown
Affiliate, Senior Gas Engineer
Seasoned mechanical engineer with over three decades of leadership and technical expertise in gas system planning, hydraulic analysis, and pipeline simulation.
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