FIXX Energy Expands Executive Leadership Team
with Appointment of Chief Operating Officer
and Chief Commercial Officer

Solar and energy storage veterans Jennifer Cooper and Nigel Cockroft join FIXX to scale domestic LFP battery cell manufacturing and commercial growth

Smyrna, Tennessee, June 16, 2026—FIXX Energy, an American-owned and operated energy storage company purpose-built to strengthen the nation’s domestic battery supply chain, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Cooper as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Nigel Cockroft as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Cooper and Cockroft join an established executive C-suite at FIXX, which includes Founder and Chairman Brett Conrad, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Juger, and Vice-Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer Surya Gunasekara. Together, this leadership team brings decades of experience across manufacturing, energy storage, supply chains, and commercialization to support FIXX’s objective of building a resilient domestic battery supply chain.

“The demand for reliable, American-made energy storage is accelerating rapidly across the utility and data center sectors,” said Jeff Juger, CEO of FIXX Energy. “Jennifer and Nigel bring the operational and commercial leadership we need to scale production at our Smyrna facility, which has already manufactured more than three million LFP cells for energy storage systems deployed nationwide. Adding them to the team strengthens our ability to build the bedrock for the next generation of U.S. energy infrastructure.”

As Chief Operating Officer at FIXX Energy, Jennifer Cooper will oversee manufacturing operations, improve efficiency, and manage the supply chain supporting the company’s growth. A chemical engineer, she brings more than 20 years of executive experience in the energy and advanced technology sectors. Most recently, Cooper served as Head of Global Supply Chain at Enfinity Global, where she led supply chain operations across six countries. Previously, as VP of Global Supply Chain at AES Corporation, she directed $9 billion in annual procurement and led a Solar Consortium to onshore manufacturing in the U.S. under the Inflation Reduction Act. Earlier in her career, Cooper spent over a decade at NextEra Energy, where she played an integral role in the company’s expansion with her work spanning operations, business development, and M&A.

As Chief Commercial Officer, Nigel Cockroft will lead FIXX’s commercial growth, sales, and market expansion. He brings extensive experience in clean energy deployment, having served as General Manager for the U.S. and Canada at JinkoSolar. During his 13-year tenure, he oversaw the sales and deployment of more than 30GW of solar panels and helped establish Jinko’s 600-employee manufacturing operation in Jacksonville, Florida. His background also includes leadership roles at GCL Solar and Hanwha SolarOne, as well as a decade in executive management positions at a leading fiber optic telecom equipment supplier. Cockroft holds a PhD in Physics and previously spent seven years as a technical staff scientist and project manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The broader FIXX Energy leadership team driving the company’s domestic manufacturing scaling and commercial strategy also includes:

Josh Baker, Head of AI Industrialization
Graham Laver, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Ethan Meredith, General Counsel
Todd Nguyen, Senior Vice President of Commercialization
MJ Shiao, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

About FIXX Energy

FIXX Energy operates the first LFP battery cell manufacturing facility in the United States, located in Smyrna, Tennessee. As an American-owned and American-operated company, FIXX Energy delivers domestically manufactured batteries that strengthen U.S. energy security and supply chain resilience. Built to solve the toughest energy storage challenges shaping the future of the grid, FIXX Energy serves utilities, data centers, and critical infrastructure with reliable, high-performance energy storage solutions. Trusted and reliable, FIXX Energy is the energy storage partner customers choose first and recommend loudest. For more information, visit www.fixxenergy.com

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FIXX Energy Names Key Leadership Appointments to

Drive American Domestic Energy Storage Manufacturing

SMYRNA, Tenn., May 5, 2026 — FIXX Energy, an American energy storage company purpose-built to strengthen the nation’s domestic battery supply chain, today announced members of its executive leadership team. FIXX operates America’s first LFP Energy Storage System (ESS) cell manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, and is building the industrial infrastructure the U.S. needs, with the team, technology, and manufacturing capacity to deliver at scale.

Jeff Juger, Chief Executive Officer, leads FIXX Energy’s strategy and growth, as the company builds domestic battery manufacturing capacity in the U.S. He brings more than a decade of executive leadership across the U.S. solar and energy storage markets. He joins from Jinko, where he spent eleven years, most recently serving as U.S. Deputy General Manager of JinkoSolar and Managing Director of JinkoESS, leading its North American energy storage business.

Brett Conrad, Founder and Chairman of FIXX Energy, provides strategic direction and investment leadership. He is also the founder and managing partner of Longboard Capital Advisors, a Utah-based investment firm he established in 2006, which has invested in emerging sectors including clean technology. He previously served as President of Lululemon Athletica USA.

Surya Gunasekara, Vice-Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, leads corporate strategy and policy engagement, as FIXX Energy aligns its growth with evolving U.S. energy and industrial policy. He brings more than 15 years of policy experience, including senior roles at the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ethan Meredith steps in as General Counsel, bringing more than a decade of experience across federal government service and high-growth technology companies. He joins from 24M Technologies, where he built the company’s first in-house legal and compliance function.

Graham Laver joins as SVP of Corporate Development, leading corporate growth, capital strategy, and investor engagement. He brings experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and business development across the technology and energy transition sectors, most recently at Angi and previously at Montminy & Co., where he advised clients in renewables and battery materials.

Additional leadership appointments are expected as the company continues to grow.

“America has a clear opportunity to expand domestic energy storage manufacturing capacity, supported by strong demand and a growing industrial base. Our facility is operating, and the window to lead is now. FIXX is ready for this moment,” said Jeff Juger, CEO of FIXX Energy.

The leadership team brings hands-on experience across the full energy storage value chain — spanning manufacturing operations, supply chain strategy, government affairs, commercial development, and legal. FIXX Energy is an operating manufacturer that is building a more resilient U.S. battery supply chain to support the nation’s long-term energy security.

The Smyrna facility has manufactured more than two million LFP cells for energy storage systems deployed nationwide.

About FIXX Energy

FIXX Energy is an American energy storage company with a mission to build the industrial infrastructure the U.S. grid requires. FIXX operates the first LFP ESS cell manufacturing facility in the United States, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, enabling energy storage systems to support a modern grid, data centers, and resilient energy for communities, manufacturers, and critical infrastructure. For more information, visit www.fixxenergy.com.

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Graham Laver

SVP, Corporate Development

Graham Laver drives corporate growth, acquisition strategy, and investor engagement for Fixx Energy as SVP, Corporate Development & Investor Relations. He brings significant M&A, capital raising, and business development experience across the technology and energy transition sectors.

At Montminy & Co., Graham advised renewables, battery materials, and technology clients on M&A, growth equity, and debt financing transactions. At Longboard Capital, he sourced and executed investments in clean technology and energy infrastructure. Most recently at Angi, Graham helped scale the leading home services marketplace through the integration of the legacy Angie’s List, HomeAdvisor, and Handy platforms.

Graham holds an Economics degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with General Distinction. He lives in Salt Lake City and is an avid trail runner and backcountry skier.

Ethan Meredith

General Counsel

Ethan Meredith is the General Counsel of Fixx Energy, where he leads the company’s legal and compliance function. He brings more than a decade of legal experience spanning federal government service and high-growth technology companies, most recently serving as Director of Compliance & Corporate Counsel at 24M Technologies, where he built and scaled the company’s first in-house legal function and advised on complex commercial, regulatory, and cross-border matters. Prior to 24M, Ethan served as Policy Counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce, advising on national security, supply chain, and trade issues. He began his legal career clerking for Chief Judge Wendelin I. Lipp of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. Ethan holds a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Tennessee.

MJ Shiao

SVP, Strategic Initiatives

MJ Shiao drives cross-functional strategic execution as SVP, Strategic Initiatives at Fixx Energy. Before joining Fixx Energy, he served as VP, Supply Chain and Manufacturing at the American Clean Power Association, where he shaped industry policy and programs enabling resilient clean energy supply chains and the growth of domestic manufacturing.

MJ brings 20 years of clean energy experience spanning U.S. solar manufacturing buildout for a global solar technology company, global market intelligence leadership at Greentech Media/Wood Mackenzie, distributed and community solar business development at Arcadia and NRTC, and solar and energy storage system design at Solar Design Associates.

He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Delaware and is a National Truman Scholar. A believer in clean energy’s transformative power, MJ has designed and maintained off-grid solar systems in rural Thailand and India. He lives in rural Virginia and is an avid cyclist and Cleveland sports fan.

Surya Gunasekara

Vice-Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer

Surya Gunasekara drives strategic vision and policy leadership as Vice-Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at Fixx Energy. He shapes high-impact initiatives that advance resilient energy solutions, innovative financing, and regulatory frameworks supporting the company’s growth in clean energy and related sectors.

Before joining Fixx Energy, Surya founded Section VII Capital, a boutique energy and environmental investment and advisory firm that helps portfolio companies—from startups to global public companies—navigate Capitol Hill and complex policy landscapes.

Surya brings over 15 years of senior experience in energy policy, tax and trade issues, legislative strategy, and government affairs. His background includes senior positions at a global solar manufacturer, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, and as Chief of Staff and Tax Counsel to a senior member of House Ways and Means Committee. Early in his legal career, Surya served as Managing Director for Taxes at

Airlines for America, Counsel for Tax & Trade at the American Petroleum Institute, and as Assistant Counsel at the Department of War focusing on energy commodities.

He holds a J.D. cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law, a Master’s in Natural Resource and Energy Policy from the University of Denver, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Mississippi.

A passionate advocate for pragmatic, America-first energy and environmental policies that promote innovation, security, and economic growth, Surya lives with his wife and three children in Oxford, Mississippi.

Brett Conrad

Chairman

Brett Conrad is an American entrepreneur, investor, and business executive with a diverse background spanning consumer brands, venture investing, and energy operational leadership.

He serves as Chairman of Fixx Energy LLC and is the founder and managing partner of Longboard Capital Advisors, LLC, a Utah-based investment firm he established in 2006. The firm focuses on innovative and disruptive consumer-oriented companies, particularly those in technology and experiences that enhance customer lives.

Conrad draws from his own entrepreneurial journey, having founded companies in action sports (including Device Manufacturing Corporation, a snowboard bindings maker acquired by Ride Snowboard Co.), consulting, and technology. He previously served as President of Lululemon Athletica USA (2002–2005) and has held board and advisory roles, including directorships and involvement with nonprofits like imagine1day, Inc., which supports education and development in Ethiopia.

He holds a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is based in the St. George/Ivins, Utah area, where he enjoys aviation (piloting his Cirrus aircraft across the American West), mountain biking, swimming, and studying markets and technological innovation.

Jeff Juger

CEO

Jeff Juger leads Fixx Energy as Chief Executive Officer, driving the company’s strategy and growth as it builds the next generation of American energy storage manufacturing and infrastructure. Before joining Fixx Energy, he spent 11 years at JinkoSolar U.S., where he served as Deputy General Manager and helped grow the company into one of the leading solar module suppliers in the U.S. and Canada, while spearheading high-stakes initiatives spanning joint ventures, U.S. manufacturing, new business incubation, and complex policy and regulatory matters requiring decisive leadership in rapidly evolving environments. During his tenure, Jeff also served as Managing Director of Jinko ESS, building and leading Jinko’s North American energy storage business with full P&L responsibility.

Prior to JinkoSolar, Jeff served as Director of Marketing & Strategy at Qcells, where he guided brand strategy and market positioning during a pivotal period of growth in the U.S. solar industry. Earlier in his career, he negotiated shipbuilding and surface systems contracts for the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C.

Jeff has served on the boards of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA), the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC®), and the Yale School of Management. He is a recipient of the Yale Alumni Association Leadership Award, FlaSEIA Rising Star Award, and Jinko Global Outstanding Manager Award. Jeff graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University and earned his MBA from the Yale School of Management. Originally from Cheshire, Connecticut, Jeff now lives in Campbell, California. Outside of work, he is active in his church community, enjoys ocean fishing, and loves spending time with his family.

FIXX Energy Expands Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

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