Informa Energy Management

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Upon the acquisition of Stuyvesant by Hess in 2008, Janet partnered with Lou Romano to create INFORMA energy, Inc. INFORMA offers technical advice on the procurement of energy as well as securing information on the most up to date technology.

In 1979, Lou’s energy career began when he moved from Duracell and Bristol Meyers to oil refiner Amerada Hess. As a Hess account representative, he rose to sales manager and handled all sales to residential and commercial real estate customers in Manhattan as well as transportation fuel sales throughout the metro region.

MANAGEMENT

JANET GAROFALOW - President

For the past twenty years, Janet Garofalow has served in varied capacities in the energy industry. Most recently, she was an Assistant Vice President for Stuyvesant Energy where she managed and maintained commercial and industrial natural gas and fuel oil accounts in the New York metropolitan area. Janet’s expertise in natural gas consulting is well known to clients who consistently applaud her comprehensive knowledge regarding a complicated energy sector.

LOU ROMANO - Chief Executive Officer

Louis Romano, most recently an Executive Vice President of Stuvyesant Fuel Service and Stuyvesant Energy, has served the greater metropolitan area’s energy sector with distinction for over thirty years. While at Stuyvesant, Lou expanded and energized the company's fuel oil, natural gas and diesel markets. After Hess’ acquisition of Stuyvesant Fuel in 2008, Lou launched INFORMA energy, Inc. with Janet Garofalow, offering advice and information to clients regarding the procurement of natural gas and electricity as well as on options for the latest efficiency technology.

MONICA GROSSBAUM -

Director of Sales & Business Development

Monica began her career with a law degree from George Washington University, and worked as an attorney in the area of real estate related and business litigation.

“After six years of practice, I opted to stay home to raise my two children. During that time, I volunteered extensively at both my children’s schools. Assembling executive boards and marshaling volunteers to help raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to fund school programs was enormously rewarding. I loved the human interaction and fundraising for a cause that I believed in.”

Since joining Informa last winter, Monica continues, “Now I work for a company I believe in and I get the same sense of satisfaction in helping our customers become leaner and greener. I make it a point to educate myself about issues that matter to our customers, like the latest Con Ed and NYSERDA programs available, the logistics of converting to gas, the best lighting products and sustainability issues.”

Lou Romano, CEO of Informa, comments, “We believe that Monica is key to the growth of Informa. Her commitment to customer service by providing timely information on the ever-changing energy market brings great value as we continue to expand.”

Informa energy specializes in energy consulting, conservation and procurement of natural gas and electricity to help clients control their fuel costs. Clients range from multi-family residences to large commercial properties across the New York metropolitan area.