KEY TEAM MEMBERS 

The WattStock team reflects an exceptionally broad and international background across all aspects of the Electric Power industry:  plant development and construction; gas turbine technologies; operations and maintenance; finance; and advanced analytics.


Jay Manning, President

Jay is the President and Founder, with more than 40 years of power generation experience and senior roles including VP of Sales at Stewart & Stevenson. Following GE's acquisition of the aeroderivative business, he became GM of Global Sales at GE Energy. Today, he is focused on delivering immediately deployable aeroderivative gas turbine solutions to utility, industrial, and hyperscale markets, meeting the critical power needs of AI and digital infrastructure.

Jay@wattstock.com


Walter Sharpin, VP International Sales

Walter is a senior energy executive with more than 40 years of experience in the power generation industry. He spent most of his career with GE Power in senior engineering, operations, and sales roles. His technical expertise includes aeroderivative gas turbines, distributed power, industrial steam turbines, and large combined-cycle plants. Walter also brings a global perspective and strong industry relationships developed throughout his career.

Walter@wattstock.com


Lynette Emmite, Controller, Operations & Admin Director

Lynette is a business and operations leader with more than 35 years of experience across the energy, industrial, manufacturing, and service sectors. Her career includes leadership roles with GE, Bayer MaterialScience, and Service Corporation International. She oversees corporate governance, contract management, project controls, administration, and financial operations.

Lynette@wattstock.com


Carsey Manning, Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Carsey is responsible for equipment acquisitions, vendor management, transportation logistics, and materials coordination, bringing more than 15 years of experience in logistics, sourcing, and power generation infrastructure projects. He works closely with suppliers, shop personnel, and project teams to support refurbishment operations and worldwide equipment and materials deliveries.

Carsey@wattstock.com


Jeffery Calderone, Project & Production Manager

Jeff oversees project delivery, facility and shop operations, contractor coordination, quality, and safety, ensuring work meets customer requirements. He coordinates staffing, schedules, resources, and refurbishment activities with logistics and procurement. Before entering power generation, Jeff spent more than 20 years in professional baseball, including the Atlanta Braves organization and leadership roles with the Dutch and Croatian national programs.

Jeff@wattstock.com