Peter NelsonPeter has 30+ years business development experience as both intrapreneur and entrepreneur. His Mechanical Engineering and Business education is from Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, University of Minnesota and St Thomas University. He has served employers, investors and business partners in a variety of technical, executive and governance roles. Company associations include CEO, CFO and Chairman at Silent Power, Inc. a company optimizing renewable energy systems; President of Larco/Acrometal, an industrial products company; and particle technology business development experience with Donaldson Company and TSI, Incorporated. His current business interests include Hidden Fuels a company engaged in alternative energy research, Edgewild Resort a private resort community and entrepreneurial consulting sponsored by the SBA. In addition, he currently serves on the Bemidji State University Foundation Board of Directors.