MATTHEW BLACKLER | FOUNDER & CEO | LinkedIn
Matthew founded ZEF Energy in 2014 with the desire to help make EV ownership more accessible and utilize his skills in clean technology solutions. Prior to ZEF, Matthew worked as a software engineer at The Crown Estate creating software that helped identify the best areas on the UK’s continental shelf for offshore wind farms, tidal and wave generation. He also served as a Solutions Architect for the UK’s Network Rail, where he developed an application that allows users to access a full 360 degree view of any Network railway at any time–essentially a Google Street View for trains. Matthew holds Master of Science degrees in both Advanced Information Systems and Geographic Information Science (GISc) from Birkbeck, University of London, and a post grad degree in Information Technology from Kingston University. He and his wife drive a Nissan Leaf and a Chevy Bolt.
John Diem | UTILITY SALES & ACCOUNT MANAGER | LinkedIn
John joined ZEF in 2020 as the Manager of Utility Sales. He leverages his strong relationships and extensive contacts from across the country, particularly with electric coops, to build collaborative working networks. John works with his customers to implement, grow, and improve their utility EVSE programs. John is passionate about efficiency and providing top of class service. He enjoys the challenge of providing effective solutions crafted to fit the specific needs of ZEF’s unique customers. John and his wife, Trasa, are the proud parents two daughters and two sons.