Graham is the East Region Director for Virginia Clean Cities. In this role he has worked on technology adoption for bus and municipal fleets. Previously, he spent two years on the portfolio management team at Electrify America. At EA he worked with large and small companies to deploy public EV charging across the US and Canada. He is passionate about making sustainable technologies available to individuals and communities.

Graham is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and holds a Master’s in Public Affairs from Brown University. He lives in Richmond with his wife and son.

Tarah Taylor Kesterson joined Virginia Clean Cities in February 2025 as the Clean Communities and Economic Development Director for Southwest Virginia. Tarah will be assisting in clean fuel needs west of Roanoke and is based in Bristol.

Before joining Virginia Clean Cities, Tarah served as the public relations manager for the Virginia Department of Energy. She spent a decade in local television news at the NBC affiliate in Bristol, WCYB, before beginning her career serving the Commonwealth.

A native of Raven, Virginia, Tarah is a graduate of Emory & Henry College (now University) and has a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications.

Gregory Brennan has an academic background in the fields of geology, environmental science, and sustainable resource management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology and Environmental Science from James Madison University and a Master’s in Sustainable Resource Management: Policy & Practice from the University of Limerick. He has professional work experience in Project and Logistics Management.

As Sustainable Transportation and Infrastructure Manager, Gregory is driven by his passion for environmental awareness and sustainable transportation, Gregory is committed to creating a greener and a more informed future generation of driver and riders. He believes in the power of collaborative efforts to drive positive change and looks forward to leveraging his expertise to contribute to the transition towards cleaner energy sources and a more sustainable society.

Russell serves Virginia Clean Cities as the Clean Fleet Engagement Manager.

He has over twenty years experience in the transportation sector and is passionate about applying his practical experience in logistics and fleet management to furthering alternative energy initiatives, infrastructure and best practices.

Russell graduated with a bachelors of science from James Madison University with a focus in telecommunications management.

Jorden (he/him) serves as the Communications and Engagement Coordinator for Virginia Clean Cities. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Science from James Madison University.

He has an academic background in human geography, sustainability, and environmental justice, and holds professional experience in digital marketing and content creation. In his free time, he enjoys taking photos, exploring nature, and learning about sustainable development.

Charles Williams (He/Him) is a rising senior at James Madison University, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Environmental Studies. He is focused on building a career in environmental policy, specifically in sustainable energy. Since March 2026, he has served as a volunteer intern for Virginia Clean Cities and is transitioning into the role of Virginia Clean Cities Accelerate Intern for the summer of 2026. By pairing technical skills in data collection and policy research with strong stakeholder engagement, Charles aims to deepen his expertise in clean transportation policy and build a lasting foundation in the green energy sector.

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David founded Birch Studio in Charlottesville in 1996 and serves as Creative Director. In this capacity, he has overseen the branding and marketing of many small and mid-sized businesses in a variety of industries. He has trained and worked with numerous creative and technical staff since hiring Birch Studio’s first employee in 1999. David launched Flux Report, a periodical that presents data from the alternative fuels sector (biodiesel, ethanol, propane, etc.) and presents them in a visually-appealing format. Flux Report has been adopted by several Clean Cities Coalitions and is currently distributed to over 15,000 readers. David lives in Charlottesville with his wife and son, loves camping, mountain biking and hang gliding, and serves on the boards of Virginia Clean Cities, Mill Creek South HOA and Court Square Condo Association. He is an advisor to RideForward at UVA. He earned a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Maryland.