Name: Ed Whitaker Title: CEO / Founder Company: Thermal Storage Solutions, Inc. Location: St. Johnsbury, Vermont Place of birth: Vermont College: Master Plumber First job unrelated to your current field: US Air Force First job in current field: Solar equipment installer 1982 What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Thermal Storage Solutions provides high performance thermal storage for renewable thermal energy sources such as solar and biomass. In the not too distant future, TSS will provide storage for electrical peak load management in both heating and cooling. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, home DIY Favorite film: The Deer Hunter Favorite website: www.tss-ecx.com Keys to success: persistent hard work Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Average people who take courageous steps If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Mechanical engineering