Mission & Team

The Texas Hydrogen Association's mission is to support the growth of the hydrogen energy sector in Texas and establish a network to connect producers, consumers, and capital providers.

The Texas Hydrogen Association is an organization created to facilitate communication and knowledge exchange between professionals in the hydrogen industry. Non-industry members can join and benefit from networking and learning best practice applications and solutions supporting the hydrogen infrastructure. The Texas Hydrogen Association's objectives include facilitating shared technology, disseminating educational materials, and adapting modeling for hydrogen infrastructure. We achieve these goals through presentations and papers provided to various audiences in multiple venues, extending education and outreach on hydrogen technology to producers, consumers, and capital providers.

Mr. Michael Dwinnell, Executive Director

Mr. Dwinnell has 40+ years of experience in conventional and renewable energy space. He is the Chief Development Officer for Mozart Devco LLC and on the Advisory Board for the North American Hydrogen Technology EXPO. In 2020 Mr. Dwinnell co-founded an energy SPAC listed on NASDAQ. Mr. Dwinnell studied Energy Land Management and Economics at The University of Oklahoma and served two terms on the Library Executive Board at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Mark Rutledge, Director of Business Development

Mr. Rutledge has 30-plus years in top-level management and C-level roles across power management platforms with notable companies such as EnScientia, LLC, Qualcomm, and Summit Microelectronics, Inc. in the semiconductor sector. Mr. Rutledge has notable success in organic and acquisition business development and go-to-market strategies for start-up and pre-IPO companies. He applies a vast knowledge in product and market evaluations, recognizing and improving scientific research methodologies, Mr. Rutlegde is frequently requested for speaking engagements regarding the epistemology of science. Mr. Rutledge began his career as a Staff Physicist/Design Engineer at Rockwell International. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Southeast Missouri State University.

Mr. Roy McAlister, Director Emeritus

Mr. McAlister has developed, patented, and demonstrated his inventions generating greater than $200 Million for his new venture licensees, and is CEO of the worldwide American Hydrogen Association. Mr. McAlister's energy-related inventions are disclosed in more than 250 patents concerning the following technologies: Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells; Clean Air Technologies; Energy Storage Systems and numerous related patents. Mr. McAlister has taught engineering subjects at the University of Kansas and Arizona State University and was bestowed Environmental Professional Engineer of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers at the 1995 World Energy Engineering Congress. Roy McAlister is the author of numerous papers and books including The Solar Hydrogen Civilization, Star of Life, Renewable Energy Engines, and The Philosopher Mechanic. Mr. McAlister has an M.S. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas.

Ms. Caroline Brennan, Sr. Associate

Ms. Brennan holds a BA from the University of Arizona, and a MAR from Yale Divinity School. She is motivated by concerns around climate change and the opportunity to help shape policy and nurture new business relationships. She devotes her efforts to advancing green sources of energy including hydrogen, and hemp-based paper, plastics, and protein. She focuses on communications and partnerships. She is an avid gardener and wildlife photographer.

Ms. Kathleen Bolla, Secretary & Treasurer

Ms. Bolla holds a BS from Penn State University in Kinesiology and served a full term in the US Air Force in Physical Therapy treating wounded warriors. Ms. Bolla retired from her career in education as a teacher, is a voracious hiker, and an avid gardener. She dabbles in fused glass design and ceramics.