- Created, authored and is executing the business plan for the TX Greenbelt Coalition which is a group of public and private companies partnering with utilities and local government to build green solutions and facilitate economic development in the Central Texas region
- He created, established and manages strategic relationships with renewable energy financing sources and other private equity firms/banks in the form of project finance, debt, and leasing and equity investments for energy projects. These sources have over $31 Billion dollars under management.
- He developed a contractual relationship with the largest, most prestigious Solar Company in the US for the funding of distributed solar projects ranging from $20 M to $300 M
- He was quoted by CBS www.SmartPlanet.com and the Austin Business Journal about the TX Greenbelt Coalition and what smart communities are doing about energy efficiency and green power generation
- He created and implemented a complete marketing strategy for an energy company which resulted in an increase in revenue of 8X their annual revenues; for the same company he used web 2.0 technology (SEO, SEM, Flash, CMS system, Secure Database Backend and link to SFA program) to generate the leads that resulted in that $17M in revenue.
- In 2005 he developed and created an NASD Broker Dealer who syndicated Private Placements to other Broker Dealers. He created the due diligence materials and manuals used to validate the offerings to Chief Compliance Officers.
- He presented Energy PPM’s to the National Investment Bankers Association (NIBA) and the Financial Services Exchange (FSX) for investment consideration.
- In 2003 while at IBM he established and cemented the partnership between IBM and Onyx, which resulted in Onyx being a partner with IBM hosting, Partnerworld and Server group. He also assisted the IGS group to attain $909M in revenue in 2004.
- He is a US Army Veteran and was the supervisor of an UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter electrical and avionics shop. He earned 2 Army Achievement Medals for Meritorious Service and 4 Certificates of Achievement for academics including being the distinguished graduate of the UH-60A Blackhawk Avionics School.
- He sits on the board of the Clean Energy Council of the Chamber of Commerce for the city of Austin and the board of the Clean Technology Sustainable Industries organization. He is also active in multiple philanthropic ventures related to caring for youth throughout the Austin area.
Recommendations
"KAS Consulting has consistently provided amazing service as finance and business development advisors. KAS' introduction to First Reserve and us has enabled us to take our transmission opportunities to new heights. Kimo's counsel on matters of contracts and partnerships is straight forward and sensible, he mixes transparency and integrity together seamlessly. He and his firm has become a trusted partner and friend to the Hilliard Companies, we highly endorse and recommend KAS as a firm that provides financial expertise, executive connections and business development services."
Brent Hilliard, CEO, The Hilliard Companies/Skyward Energy
"Kimo has a genuine passion for clean technologies and green initiatives - he knows how to make things happen. He has tremendous energy, is extremely personable and professional, and his business development strengths are one of a kind. He has a broad network of colleagues in the clean tech sector and his knowledge of the industry remains to set him apart as a superior adviser in this space." May 16, 2009
Carol Hanko, Vice President, Lois Paul & Partners
“KAS Consulting Group manages a broad network of contacts in the energy finance arena most of whom are off the beaten path of traditional investment partners. Based on my experience working with him, Kimo is able to very efficiently navigate his rolodex to make the appropriate introduction at the right organizations at the right level.”
Tomakin Archambault, Director of Market Finance, Sun Edison
"Whether you have an established business with 1,000 plus employees or just starting; whether you are trying to launch a new product or need marketing and/or a business plan, Kimo is the person you want to take with you on this journey. Experienced, reliable, knowledgeable, innovative, analytical - these are just a few words that describe Kimo. One may only wish for a business partner like Kimo." August 27, 2008
Marina Marsh, President, East Summit, Inc.
Jim has tremendous insight and energy around the applications of social media and its role in building business through connections. Working with Jim I always come away having learned something about the ways in which social dynamics can be leveraged online. I recommend Jim without reservation." January 29, 2008
Dave Evans, VP, Social Media, Digital Voodoo
"Kimo does a great job of bringing together the needs of disparate groups of people to get to the ideal form of a product. His people skills are invaluable in facilitating communications between development and the end customer." July 29, 2008
Steve Madere, CTO, Touchtunes Inc.
"Kimo has taken a passion for people and a focus at improving our world into every business he has touched. You never worry about whether or not his heart is in the right place. Kimo has a broad base of real world knowledge that allows him to question basic principles and not rely on what others say. This perspective forces all businesses to question the things they believe to be true. His perspective can force a business to constantly improve on the little things we may take for granted. I recommend Kimo to anyone in my network. He is a great guy, a great human being and a great partner." January 28, 2007
Peter Strople, Founder & CEO, Zero2 Holdings, Zero2 Companies.
"It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with Kimo. He has an inexhaustible passion for technology and green energy as well as tremendous visions for his clients and associates that are contagious and inspiring. His philanthropic and social conscience is intertwined in everything that he does. I'm proud to be part of his circle of friends and would recommend Kimo to anyone in my network." December 30, 2008
Michael Cress, Chairman & CEO, M.D. Cress & Associates, LLC
"Kimo has been a valuable ministry partner at our church and with me personally for a number of years. His commitment to being available, innovative, working with excellence, being a critical thinker, has been remarkable in that all of this work has been on a volunteer basis. Kimo has the ability to think strategically and take those concepts and execute tactically to bring about a desired outcome." September 17, 2007
Paul Carlson, Associate Pastor, Hill Country Bible Church
"Kimo is a well respected leader who is passionate about whatever he sets his mind to accomplishing. He is also a very personable businessman that is committed to serving his clients with a passion for excellence. His enthusiasm is contagious and his energy inspiring. You will enjoy working around Kimo." September 17, 2007
Daniel Mueller, President, SOLIDexecutive, Inc.