About Us

Scott Brownholtz

President // Energy Recruiter

Scott Brownholtz is the President of Brownholtz & Associates, where he manages the firm’s competitive energy practice. Since 1997, Scott has taken a disciplined approach to providing recruiting solutions and consulting services to clients in both the demand and supply-side energy management vertical markets, including emerging ESCOs, private equity firms, building infrastructure, water management, and retail energy providers. Scott actively addresses recruiting/labor topics and compensation analysis at conferences and forums and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, DNV/KEMA, Energy Choice Matters, the Power Marketers Association, and other industry media outlets.

 

Scott earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, where he captained the Bulldog football team, and holds an MS degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Career Development from Sacramento State University. He is a former board member of the Power Association of Northern California and is an active member of the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), Energy Services Coalition, Association of Energy Engineers, and the American Water Works Association.

“We always match your sense of urgency…we are fully-committed thus we require this from both client and candidate.”

Cole Brownholtz

Director // Energy Recruiter

Cole is responsible for mission-critical research, sourcing and candidate-qualifying activities. Through a combination of intense listening skills and instinct, Cole has the ability to quickly connect the dots between candidate passion and client needs. His unique people skills…listen more, talk less…it works. Cole’s highly competitive approach comes from being a lifelong athlete, playing Division 1 football, and growing up in a recruiting family.

“I believe recruiting is about creating a mutually rewarding experience for both clients and candidates. When executed effectively, it becomes a win for everyone involved.”

Calvin Brownholtz

Director // Energy Recruiter

Calvin has been involved in some aspect of recruiting for much of his life. Calvin has the unique ability to quickly pinpoint and unlock candidate talent, and clients love his passion. Calvin understands how to find talent, but more importantly, he understands how to gauge, listen, and guide candidates to the appropriate opportunity. This takes patience and a high level of mental endurance. His leadership and discipline were built during his football journey at UTEP and playing in Europe

“Recruiting has taught me the value of connecting talent and building strong relationships with the client and candidate.”