About Syrcuit Energy Solutions

We're an energy solutions provider that partners with utilities and cooperatives across the Rocky Mountain region. With a core focus on distributed battery storage, we also provide advisory and development support for high-impact energy opportunities.

Our Mission

Syrcuit Energy Solutions exists to provide utilities and cooperatives with energy infrastructure solutions that improve grid reliability, create financial value, and respect the unique operational realities of cooperative utilities.

We understand that cooperatives operate differently than investor-owned utilities. Governance matters. Rate sensitivity matters. Community responsibility matters. Our approach is built around these realities — not in spite of them.

We're building long-term partnerships with utilities across the Rocky Mountain West, with boots on the ground and a genuine commitment to your success.

150+ Years of Combined Expertise

Our team of seven full-time professionals brings deep experience across every discipline required to develop, finance, and operate energy infrastructure projects for cooperative utilities.

Project Development
Siting & Permitting
Energy Markets
Utility Operations

Financing & Capital Markets
Renewable Origination
Risk Management

Supported by trusted consultants who bring specialized expertise in battery technology, regulatory compliance, and project finance.

Our Team

Energy industry veterans with deep experience in power generation, utility operations, and cooperative relationships.

Craig Rasmuson

CEO & Founder

Mr. Rasmuson has 30 years of professional experience spanning roles in operations, organizational management, and executive leadership. Mr. Rasmuson served as the COO of Synergy Resource Corporation for over 10 years helping grow the company until its successful sale. Mr. Rasmuson founded Syrcuit Energy Solutions in 2021 to help the Rocky Mountain region meet its rapidly growing energy needs.

Matthew Lauer

President, COO & Co-Founder

Mr. Lauer brings over 20 years of expertise in investment banking, energy finance, and strategic advisory, including nearly a decade at Constellation Energy where he managed a 2GW portfolio of operating assets across New York and New England ISO markets. Prior to co-founding Syrcuit, he advised startups and operating companies on capital formation, growth strategy, and funding.

Susan Hunter

Chief Commercial Officer

Ms. Hunter worked for Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., a wholesale power provider to 40 rural electric cooperatives and public power districts in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska, for 25 years. As Vice President of Energy Resources, she oversaw Tri-State’s procurement and management of resources for a power supply portfolio which included coal, natural gas, oil, hydro, solar, wind and energy storage resources.

Melissa Truitt

Director of Land and Regulatory

Mrs. Truitt has 20 years of oil and gas and solar land and regulatory experience. Her focus has been in Colorado helping landowners and municipalities find mutually beneficial ways to bring energy to the Colorado consumer. Mrs. Truitt previously worked with Redux Energy focusing on solar projects across the US.

Bresee Carlson

General Counsel

Ms. Carlson is a partner at Kuiper Law Firm in Denver with 15 years experience practicing energy and public utilities related law. Passionate about energy and education, Ms. Carlson is an Adjunct Professor of Oil and Gas Law at Western Colorado University and an active contributor to Energy Strong Colorado.

Kari Anglin

Director of Origination

Ms. Anglin has extensive knowledge in the energy sector, covering a broad range of responsibilities from real-time dispatch and trading to origination and contract management. Her expertise encompasses delivering and managing a diverse portfolio of energy resources throughout her tenure.

Board of Directors

Raymond E. McElhaney

Director

Mr. McElhaney has 39 years of experience in the energy industry, in which he led several publicly traded oil and gas companies. He was formally the lead director of SRC Energy Corp. Prior to the acquisition of SRC, he was also the President & CEO. He has chaired and served on numerous boards and currently advises several companies.

William E. Scaff, Jr.

Director

Mr. Scaff has 42 years of experience in the Energy Industry. He was CO-CEO of Synergy Resources Corp. from 2008-2015. He is currently Co-Manager of Petroleum Management, LLC, a 25 year old petroleum distribution company. He has sat on numerous boards over the years, including University of Colorado -Leeds School of Business, and CO/Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association.

Scott Ehrlich

Director

Mr. Ehrlich has 35 years of experience in owning and operating auto dealerships. He has served on several boards in the private and non-profit areas.

Erik Olbeter

Director

Mr. Olbeter most recently co-founded and was the CFO of Innovas, a private company that assists the US Federal government’s acquisition of technology solutions. Prior to Innovas he was a Sr. VP at ICF International where he managed over 200 consultants for their Energy Advisory Services.

Jon Kruljac

Director

Mr. Kruljac has 34 years of experience on Wall Street. During that time, he focused on the capital markets and investor relations activities for publicly traded oil & gas companies in the Rocky Mountain region. He currently serves as CEO of a non-profit organization, The Kempe Foundation.

Our Approach

Partnership, Not Vendor Relationship

We don't approach utilities and cooperatives as customers to be sold. We approach them as partners with whom we'll work for decades. That means listening, understanding your constraints, and structuring projects that genuinely work for you.

Local Presence, Local Understanding

We're based in the Rocky Mountain West. We understand the territory, the regulatory environment, and the operational challenges of serving rural areas.

Practical, Not Trendy

We're not chasing the latest energy trend or trying to reinvent the utility business model. We're deploying proven solutions in a way that makes practical sense for cooperatives — improving reliability, managing costs, and creating value over time.

Turnkey Execution

Syrcuit handles development, ownership, operation, and optimization. Your team doesn't need to become battery experts or take on new operational risk. You get the benefits without the burden.

Want to Learn More?

We'd be happy to discuss how Syrcuit approaches energy solutions and whether our capabilities might make sense for your cooperative or utility.

Syrcuit Energy Solutions exists to provide utilities and cooperatives with energy infrastructure solutions that improve grid reliability, create financial value, and respect the unique operational realities of cooperative utilities.

We understand that cooperatives operate differently than investor-owned utilities. Governance matters. Rate sensitivity matters. Community responsibility matters. Our approach is built around these realities — not in spite of them.

We're building long-term partnerships with utilities across the Rocky Mountain West, with boots on the ground and a genuine commitment to your success.

Our team of seven full-time professionals brings deep experience across every discipline required to develop, finance, and operate energy infrastructure projects for cooperative utilities.

Matthew Lauer

President, COO & Co-Founder

Melissa Truitt

Director of Land and Regulatory

Bresee Carlson

General Counsel

Kari Anglin

Director of Origination

Ms. Anglin has extensive knowledge in the energy sector, covering a broad range of responsibilities from real-time dispatch and trading to origination and contract management. Her expertise encompasses delivering and managing a diverse portfolio of energy resources throughout her tenure.

Board of Directors

Raymond E. McElhaney

Director

William E. Scaff, Jr.

Director

Scott Ehrlich

Director

Mr. Ehrlich has 35 years of experience in owning and operating auto dealerships. He has served on several boards in the private and non-profit areas.

Erik Olbeter

Director

Mr. Olbeter most recently co-founded and was the CFO of Innovas, a private company that assists the US Federal government’s acquisition of technology solutions. Prior to Innovas he was a Sr. VP at ICF International where he managed over 200 consultants for their Energy Advisory Services.

Jon Kruljac

Director

Mr. Kruljac has 34 years of experience on Wall Street. During that time, he focused on the capital markets and investor relations activities for publicly traded oil & gas companies in the Rocky Mountain region. He currently serves as CEO of a non-profit organization, The Kempe Foundation.

We don't approach utilities and cooperatives as customers to be sold. We approach them as partners with whom we'll work for decades. That means listening, understanding your constraints, and structuring projects that genuinely work for you.

We're based in the Rocky Mountain West. We understand the territory, the regulatory environment, and the operational challenges of serving rural areas.

We'd be happy to discuss how Syrcuit approaches energy solutions and whether our capabilities might make sense for your cooperative or utility.

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