Rusty Wood

Rusty Wood is the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Morpho Energy, heading Engineering & Construction.12 He is an accomplished construction executive with over 16 years of experience in full life-cycle construction leadership.1 Rusty's expertise spans various areas including engineering, project development, permitting, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and finance.1

Throughout his career, Rusty has:

• Completed project phases for over 2GW of projects
• Provided financial project structuring and funding
• Managed projects valued at over $3 billion
• Worked with governments, utilities, and private third-party owners1

Education and Certifications

• BS and MBA from Western Governors University
• LEED® Accredited Professional (AP) from the Green Building Certification Institute1
• Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Business Administration from Fullerton College
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Western Governors University
• Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University2

Professional Experience

• Joined Morpho Energy as CDO in 20212
• Previously worked at West Hills Construction, Inc., progressing from General Superintendent to Executive Vice President2
• Managed the company's Energy Division and handled legal matters
• Negotiated long-term contracts with distribution and transmission feed-in tariff programs
• Oversaw project cost estimation during bidding and development processes2

Rusty Wood's extensive experience in construction, project management, and energy sectors makes him a valuable asset to Morpho Energy's leadership team.