Our Leadership
GridFree AI's team brings together recognized industry leaders with decades of experience at hyperscale technology companies, power producers, as well as major oil & gas players. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping modern digital infrastructure.
This unique combination of expertise—spanning both hyperscale technology and traditional industrial sectors—enables GridFree AI to bridge the gap between energy producers and data center operators. Their deep understanding of resource optimization and energy systems, coupled with strategic vision in digital infrastructure, fosters seamless collaboration across industries to address the evolving challenges of powering the digital economy.
Ralph Alexander
Founder
Ralph formerly served as the President, CEO, and Chairman of Talen Energy. For nearly 25 years prior to that, Mr. Alexander served in various positions with subsidiaries and affiliates of BP plc, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies. He held responsibilities for various regions of the world, including North America, Russia, the Caspian, and Latin America.
Mr. Alexander graduated with an MS in nuclear engineering from Polytechnic University and holds an MS in management science from Stanford University.
Patrick Yantz
Founder
As a pioneering force in digital infrastructure, Patrick brings nearly thirty years of comprehensive data center expertise to GridFree AI. His forward-thinking approach has consistently delivered strategic innovations that redefine how infrastructure is designed, built, and operated at scale.
He was a foundational member of Microsoft's datacenter services, where he spent 17 years in hands-on roles across global operations, engineering, and architecture. Most recently, he served as the global leader of Edge Site Operations. Throughout his career, Patrick also led datacenter divisions at SGI and Commscope, delivering numerous transformative modular supercomputer datacenters for prestigious clients such as NASA, NETL, LLNL, and many others worldwide.
Loren Long
Chief Development Officer
Loren has over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on leadership, technical-to-commercial translation, and commercial creativity.
He has successfully led multi-disciplinary teams, growing Talos Energy's Mexico team from 4 to over 60 members and executing the first private offshore discovery in the country.
Loren co-founded a PE-backed oil & gas company focused on acquisitions and development in South Texas in 2011.
Loren started his career as a Drilling Engineer with Amoco Production (now BP) and has held various engineering and commercial roles at UPR/Anadarko Petroleum, Houston Exploration, Phoenix Exploration, and Talos Energy. Loren holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University.
Mark Coscio
EVP Power Operations
Mark brings extensive experience in global engineering, procurement, and construction within the energy sector. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Enviva, he oversaw plants, terminals, and corporate development.
His background includes over 4 Gigawatts of Power Project Developments, spanning 25 Megawatt onsite power generation to 1,000 Megawatt combined cycle projects.
Prior to joining Enviva, Mark served in senior leadership roles at McDermott International and held progressively increasing positions at Chicago Bridge & Iron Company over a 20-year period. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC Chapel Hill.
The Value of Cooperative Engagement
Partnering with GridFree AI means joining forces with experts in both energy production and digital infrastructure. Together, we unlock new possibilities for efficiency, resilience, and scalability—essential qualities for powering tomorrow's digital economy. Join us to redefine the future through shared vision and transformative innovation.