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Responsible. Reliable. Leading with Power.

At Mesa, leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about accountability, vision, and service. Our executives are engineers, veterans and problem-solvers who work shoulder to shoulder with teams in the field and in the shop. Their decisions reflect Mesa’s values and drive our growth across industries.

Meet Our Team

Scott Gromer

CEO

Fred Fichtner

COO

Michael Trott

CFO

Zachary Soukup

VP of GPS

Trey Lawson

VP of RPS

Thomas Poteet

Senior VP of Corporate Development

Developing Leaders at Every Level

At Mesa, leadership isn’t limited to titles—it’s a discipline we actively build across our organization. We invest in our people with a structured leadership journey designed to grow skills, confidence, and accountability at every stage.

Through this pathway, Mesa equips its team with the mindset and tools to lead in the field, in the shop, and with customers—ensuring our values of Action-Oriented, Disciplined, Accountable, Passionate, and Trustworthy (ADAPT) carry through in everything we do.

  • Leadership 101: An internal program that builds the foundation of Mesa’s leadership culture, focusing on communication, ownership, and decision-making.
  • Echelon Front Muster: An immersive, nationally recognized leadership event where team members learn from former Navy SEALs about teamwork, discipline, and overcoming challenges.
  • Echelon Front Academy: A deeper, ongoing curriculum that reinforces leadership principles and applies them directly to real-world work scenarios.
  • Leadership 201: Mesa’s advanced program that challenges emerging leaders to continue to sharpen their skills, ensuring leadership excellence cascades through the organization.

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Articles

Explore recent insights from the Mesa Power Solutions team. These articles share experiences, lessons, and perspectives on leadership in action — highlighting how Mesa employees live out our values of responsibility, reliability, and service across every level of the organization.

Safety and Leadership

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs much as we like to keep the mood light around here, there are a few things that Mesa holds sacred, leadership and safety being two of them. As I have said before, Mesa is built on three pillars: Safety, Quality, and Productivity. While none of these concepts is greater than the other, we are currently in the middle of safety month (June) at our locations. Today we are focusing on the role of leadership in safety. What Would Jocko Do? The leadership path at Mesa includes a reading list of many different voices. They run the gamut of business thought leaders, finance, philosophy, leadership tactics, and Jocko. In case you live under a rock, Jocko is an ex-Navy SEAL who has successfully transitioned into a consulting career that emphasizes leadership, among other concepts. One of the first books Mesa employees will read is “Extreme Ownership” By Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. For those who have not read the book, there are some engaging and valuable ideas directly pertaining to leadership and accountability. Jocko and his co-writer Leif Babin, take

Mesa Power Solutions maintenance field shop damage photos from the Midland, Texas tornado.

Midland Offices Overcome Tornado Damage, Continue Customer Care

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe weather forecast in Midland, Texas, seemed normal the morning of May 30. The high would be around 100, but Shop Lead Johnathon Roderick said that is to be expected this time of year. “I think it was, you know, higher winds,” Roderick said about the forecast. “10 to 20 mile per hour winds later in the day is what was expected.” Clear skies most of the day gave way to a storm that exceeded expectations, as shortly after 5 p.m., weather alerts for a possible tornado and baseball-sized hail appeared on Midland workers’ phones. Roderick said he left work about five minutes before the warnings came. He saw what looked like a dust storm out of the window of his truck and thought little of it. “Like a minute later, I luckily was going under an underpass,” Roderick said. “It just happened so fast. It started raining really bad — crazy, ridiculous winds — so I just ended up staying under the underpass.” Jerome Goodboe — the health, safety, and environment manager — had left by the time the

Mesa Power Solutions 12 Rules of Leadership concept is shown with white and red paper planes and a light blue background.

Exploring the 12 Rules of Leadership – Part 4

Reading Time: 5 minutesTable of Contents In this, the last set of the 12 Rules of Leadership (as taught by Jocko Willink in the book, Leadership Strategy and Tactics), let’s look at the final of three rules. Rules 10, 11, and 12 all talk about key qualities for someone in a leadership role to foster. These rules wrap up what it means to be a well-rounded leader. Read below for some personal stories and insights from some of the leaders within the Mesa organization. This title is on the Mesa’s Leadership Reading List, which you can find here. To find the other parts of the series, be sure to check out the links at the end of this article. Rule of Leadership #10: Be Decisive. When it’s time to make a decision, make one. Decisiveness is the ability to make clear-cut and timely decisions with the appropriate amount of information. Being decisive is different than being impulsive or acting without thinking. Instead, being decisive means making decisions that are well thought out and backed by evidence. Here at Mesa, as in any workplace,

Scott Gromer

Chief Executive Officer

Scott Gromer began his tenure at Mesa at its inception in 2014. He came to Mesa with extensive experience in operations, maintenance, and finances including those of Safeway, Inc. and Coors, Inc. Scott serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Mesa Solutions. He is a retired Major from the Wyoming Army National Guard with 23 years of service across two unit commands and three overseas deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Scott received a Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Colorado State University. Scott is a father of 5 and lives with his wife in Windsor, Colorado. In his free time, he enjoys activities with his family like skiing, basketball, and coaching.

Fred Fichtner

Chief Operations Officer

Fred Fichtner serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Mesa Solutions. He began his tenure at Mesa at its inception in 2014. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Range Management from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Science degree in Strategy Studies from the United States Army War College. Fred came to Mesa after 24 years of service in the United States Army and Army National Guard across several deployments, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Before his time at Mesa, Fred owned and operated a successful construction company in the Denver metro area while serving in the Army National Guard.

Mike Trott

Chief Financial Officer

Mike Trott serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Mesa Solutions. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University. Mike has extensive experience with global financial reporting, accounting, and auditing at companies including ExxonMobil Corporation and True Oil Company. Currently, he oversees all accounting, finance, and internal controls at Mesa Solutions. Prior to coming to Mesa, he owned and operated a successful small business in Casper, Wyoming.

Zachary Soukup

Vice President of Global Power Solutions

Zach Soukup is the Vice President of Global Power Solutions at Mesa Solutions, where he leads global sales, service, and technical support for the company’s distributed power generation portfolio. He is responsible for strategic growth, commercial execution, and operational performance across a division that includes equipment sales, engine sales, aftermarket services, and project development. He is currently leading Mesa’s shift from a traditional equipment model to integrated distributed energy solutions, including turnkey delivery, utility-connected systems, and microgrid programs.

Since joining Mesa in 2015, Zach has progressed through engineering, commercial, and strategic leadership roles, playing a key role in the company’s expansion across North America and select international markets.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Montana Tech of the University of Montana, as well as a Master of Petroleum Engineering and an MBA from the University of Wyoming.

Trey Lawson

Vice President of Rental Power Solutions

Trey Lawson serves as the Vice President of Rental Power Solutions at Mesa Solutions. Lawson has 15 years of experience in the energy industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in energy resources from Liberty University. He is working towards a Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech University and previously served in the U.S. Navy.

Thomas Poteet

Senior VP of Corporate Development

Tom Poteet is the senior vice president of corporate development for Mesa Power Solutions. Poteet’s purview in this role includes characterizing and casting the vision for the optimal use of natural–gas powered generation, monitoring the innovation stream for future sources of site power, and developing customized rate plans and progressive field applications to meet customers’ needs and financial preferences. With over 40 years in engineering, Poteet’s career has given him experience in electric power, telecommunications, and oil field production. Poteet graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering.

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