Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTE Corp), which harnesses ocean temperature differentials to produce sustainable, 24/7 power through Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC), has appointed Shane Osborn as Chief Operating Officer.
Osborn will oversee all operational aspects of OTE Corp, driving efficiency, innovation, and strategic growth initiatives. He will play a critical role in scaling OTE’s infrastructure projects, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence across all company activities, including pivotal contracts with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Defense, and commercial partners.
He previously served as Program Manager for Federal and Commercial Partnerships at OTE Corp.
Osborn’s experience encompasses high-level roles in the military, government, finance, and renewable energy sectors. A decorated U.S. Navy veteran, Osborn served as Nebraska State Treasurer, managing over $27 billion in pension assets and earning recognition for transparency initiatives. Additionally, he founded and led RWH Energy, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) recognized as an approved Energy Service Company (ESCO) by the U.S. Department of Energy.
“We are thrilled to announce Shane Osborn’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer,” said Jeremy P. Feakins, Chairman and CEO of OTE Corp. “Shane’s extraordinary leadership skills, organizational expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence have already significantly advanced our mission. His elevation to COO ensures our continued operational success and positions us for substantial future growth.”
