Company Leadership
ENFRA's executive leadership team brings together a wealth of industry experience and diverse expertise. United by a shared vision, these leaders guide our energy company's strategic direction, champion innovation, and harness the strengths of our people to deliver exceptional value to our customers — all while driving progress toward a more sustainable future.
Rob Guthrie
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Guthrie has served as Chief Executive Officer of ENFRA since June 2024 and has been a member of the company's Board of Directors since 2025. Since joining ENFRA in 2018 as Vice President of Development, he has played a key role in shaping the company's growth strategy and expanding its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) platform. After serving nearly three years as Chief Development Officer, Rob was appointed CEO, leading ENFRA's continued growth as a provider of integrated energy and infrastructure solutions.
With more than two decades of industry experience, Rob has helped organizations improve resiliency, optimize facility performance, reduce operating costs, and advance long-term infrastructure strategies. He holds a bachelor's degree from The University of the South (Sewanee) and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to serving on the CNBC CEO Council, he is a member of the Arkansas Executive Forum and serves on the advisory board of the Tulane Energy Institute.
Executive Leadership Team
Philip Catanzaro
Chief Operating Officer
Philip brings more than 20 years of experience in the commercial construction industry, advancing through a range of leadership roles since joining ENFRA in 1997. Now serving as Chief Operating Officer, he leads the company’s day-to-day operations with a focus on driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Philip oversees the program management of Energy-as-a-Service projects, the execution of strategic initiatives, and the ongoing optimization of internal processes. Throughout his career, he has championed continuous improvement and transformative thinking—positioning ENFRA to meet the evolving needs of its customers and the future of the energy and infrastructure industries.
Melissa Samuel
Chief Legal and People Officer
Melissa brings more than 20 years of expertise in employment law and human resources leadership, with a proven track record of building strong, resilient organizations. As Chief Legal and People Officer, she leads ENFRA’s efforts to embed culture, compliance, and communication into the foundation of the company’s growth strategy. In addition to overseeing legal operations, Melissa provides strategic leadership to Human Resources, championing initiatives that foster employee engagement, organizational agility, and long-term success. Her forward-thinking approach ensures that ENFRA remains a values-driven, people-centered company poised for the future.
Lewis Derbes
Chief Financial Officer
Lewis (Lew) Derbes is a proven executive with more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and financial management. A Certified Public Accountant, Lew brings deep expertise in project financing and strategic structuring. As Chief Financial Officer, he plays a critical role in shaping ENFRA’s development and financing strategies. Lew’s leadership ensures that ENFRA’s financial operations support sustainable growth, innovative project delivery, and long-term value for customers and stakeholders.
Jeff Swann
President and Chief Development Officer
Jeff Swann serves as President and Chief Development Officer at ENFRA, leading the company’s strategic growth initiatives with a focus on expanding its Energy-as-a-Service portfolio. Previously, as Executive Vice President of the Development segment, Jeff played a key role in securing EaaS partnerships and advancing innovative financing strategies. Over the course of his career, he has helped close more than $2 billion in infrastructure improvement projects. Jeff holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi, combining technical expertise and legal insight to drive ENFRA’s development success.
Alyssa Jaksich Hidalgo
Chief of Staff and EVP
Alyssa serves as Executive Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Marketing and Communications, and Chief of Staff at ENFRA. In her role as Chief of Staff, she acts as a strategic advisor to the CEO and drives key initiatives that improve business performance and strengthen collaboration across ENFRA’s leadership team, board of directors, and majority owner, CVC DIF. Previously, Alyssa was Vice President of Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Implementation, where she led efforts to increase development efficiency and expand ENFRA’s measurement and verification services. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Amir Hadzic
President – Delivery
Amir brings more than 20 years of experience in energy project execution across global markets. As President of Delivery at ENFRA, he leads all aspects of project management, construction, and operational delivery of Energy-as-a-Service projects. Prior to rejoining ENFRA in 2023, Amir held progressively senior leadership roles within the energy industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Project Delivery and Supply Chain for a major North American energy infrastructure developer and operator. In that role, he oversaw strategy and governance, procurement, contractor management, inventory, and project execution across five major business units, ensuring alignment with customer needs and competitive market strategies. Amir’s expertise in project governance, supply chain leadership, and operational excellence strengthens ENFRA’s ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects with precision and efficiency.
Michael Cooper
President – Sustainability
Michael serves as President of ENFRA’s Sustainability division, leading efforts to optimize facility performance and drive long-term energy savings for customers. With more than 20 years of experience across construction, service, and maintenance, he is a registered Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. Michael established and expanded ENFRA’s Sustainability division, which now integrates mechanical service, operations and maintenance, and asset management into a comprehensive solution that supports the full lifecycle of customer facilities. His leadership has positioned Sustainability as a critical pillar of ENFRA’s strategy to deliver operational resilience, energy efficiency, and measurable value in a rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape.
David Bell
President – Electrical
David Bell serves as President of ENFRA’s Electrical division, bringing more than 35 years of experience in the contracting industry. He began his career with Ernest P. Breaux, now ENFRA’s Electrical division, where he quickly rose through the ranks from Project Manager to President of the Commercial Construction division, a role he held for over a decade. David has successfully managed and led projects across a wide range of market sectors, consistently delivering quality outcomes and building lasting client relationships. As President, he works closely with ENFRA’s executive team to develop and implement major strategic initiatives while coordinating operations to support the company’s overall goals. David’s deep technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen ENFRA’s reputation as a trusted partner in energy and infrastructure solutions.