Energy Alabama Team

Randy Buckner is the Director of Research and Development at Avion Solutions in Huntsville, Alabama, where he is responsible for expanding advanced Army technologies into the commercial sector. Now retired after 36 years of federal service, Mr. Buckner is a member of the Energy Huntsville (EH) initiative, which is working to diversify the region’s workforce and economy to include energy applications and innovations. Avion was one of EH’s first corporate sponsors. Avion provides extensive engineering and logistical-support services to the Army’s aviation community in Huntsville, as well as in several locations throughout the United States.   In federal service, Mr. Buckner served as Chief of the Sustainment Engineering Division, Aviation Engineering Directorate, Redstone Arsenal. He was responsible for management of critical safety items for all aviation systems, conformance and compliance oversight for alternate source vendors, and other sustainment engineering functions. Mr. Buckner also serves on the board of the Huntsville chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers. The local chapter promotes the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry while fostering action for sustainable development.   Away from the professional world, Mr. Buckner has a 20kW photovoltaic solar system installed on his homestead in Limestone County. His system is grid-tied under the 2014 TVA Green Power Providers program.

Throughout his career, Richard Williams has evaluated new technology and business systems to ensure their application enhances value for his business and customers. As his career has evolved, his focus and responsibilities have expanded to corporate development. Richard oversees Media Fusion, LLC to ensure they are focused on providing world class service to our customers while also creating opportunities for growth. Media Fusion was first established as a media production studio in 1995 and has grown to offer a broad range of business services that are all built on the same idea of creative problem solving, quality services, and exceptional customer service.

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Edwan O’Neal is the Coordinator for the Upward Bound program at the North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE), located in Huntsville, Alabama, where he provides educational services to first generation, low-income, and underrepresented high school students. The main objective is to ensure students graduate from high school and enroll into post secondary education. The program services students in Huntsville City, Madison City, and Madison County Schools. Since 2011, Mr. O’Neal and his team have been fortunate to build relationships and partnerships with businesses & industries such as Technology Management Training Group, Hudson Alpha Institute, Childress Accounting, Space & Rocket Center Education Department, as well as colleges and universities such as Alabama A & M University, Tuskegee University, Oakwood University, University of Alabama Huntsville, Calhoun Community College, and Drake State Community & Technical College. These partnerships have provided an opportunity to enhance the learning capacity and leadership development for students in the program.   Prior to NACEE, Edwan served as a director in the department of student affairs at Alabama A&M University. He was also employed as the assistant director of admissions/ recruitment at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.   Mr. O’Neal is actively involved in the community working with several organizations and non-profits. He is an Alumnus of Leadership Huntsville/ Madison County Connect Class 9 and a graduate of the Diversity Leadership Colloquium Cohort IV. Edwan graduated from University of West Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Master’s Degree in Counseling/Psychology. He is currently completing his doctoral degree in Higher Educational Leadership.   Edwan is married to Kandace O’Neal and they have an amazing young son, Karson. In addition to his many responsibilities, he is a keynote speaker, event manager, and educational consultant. He also coaches basketball at Columbia High School.

Colonel (ret) Jonathan K. Rossow is a graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville Flagship Class L33. Following his retirement from the Pentagon in 2018, Jonathan and his wife Sonja relocated to Huntsville, their new forever home. He continues to work for the Department of Defense on Redstone Arsenal on various defense projects. Since settling in Huntsville, he co-founded the Saving Generations program, a multi-generational approach to affordable housing by installing energy efficiency kits for low-income families. Additionally, Jonathan serves on multiple community boards to include the Community Development and Police Citizens Advisory Councils. He further actively volunteers with several local non-profits to include CASA of Northern Alabama, Land Trust of Northern Alabama and Leadership Greater Huntsville. When not involved in community events, Jonathan enjoys spending time traveling with his wife Sonja, woodworking, gardening and running with fellow retired veterans. Jonathan and Sonja built an energy efficient custom home in 2019 that features a 10kW photovoltaic solar system that is grid-tied under the 2014 TVA Green Providers Program.