We are Energy Experts
We are Seasoned Operators, Developers and Creatives
We have Proven Track Records with Industry Leaders.
Our Mission
Supporting the Builders
Elevating infrastructure brands
Essense Partners is proud to have worked with various innovators working on critical infrastructure projects and supporting service and technology providers.
Communicating the complex
Effective engagement is vital to maintaining and growing stakeholder support. We work with you to develop and implement thoughtful strategies reinforced by various tactical engagement solutions.
Strengthening your workforce
Digital platforms allow you to educate, measure, and manage your field-based employees. We provide the technology and content to ensure an engaged, safe, and productive workforce.
Building trust digitally
Social media channels offer innovative brands the opportunity to personalize and scale their messaging like never before. We’ll uncover your most effective messages and build a strategy and tactical plan to share the positive effects you are making.
Our Leadership Team
We have a purpose-driven culture and are committed to supporting our diverse and talented team to make an impact through their respective areas of expertise. We believe in transparency, integrity, and lifelong learning and actively foster those ideals through professional development and our committed, supportive leadership team.
David Barnum
President
“I’ve been known to joke, ’Yeah, this is why I went to art school‘ when refining a business model, building digital products or analyzing data. In other words, I love tech, and I live to apply design thinking to solve business challenges.”
Wesley Holmes
Chief Innovation Officer
“The clean energy transition is more of a cultural shift than it is a technical one. My purpose is helping people to understand clean energy technology and discover their own sense of purpose in contributing to positive change.“
Simiao Yu
Creative Director / Product Lead
“Design is not just creating pretty visuals, it’s more about solving problems and creating lasting value.”
Mindy Tang
Technology Lead
“Quality over quantity paves the way for lasting success and fulfillment.”
Andrew Thompson
Design Lead
“As an experienced designer, I love working with our talented team to develop visuals that are esthetically pleasing and that meet and exceed client’s business objectives.”
Craig Shelton
Video and Production Lead
“From concept to final delivery, we specialize in bringing ideas to life. Helping our clients create all manner of videos in this ever-evolving energy landscape. ”
James Lindstrom
Chairman
“We help our clients create value along the journey to sustainability and responsible investing. We do so by activating and amplifying their potential to deliver and promote positive outcomes for all stakeholders.”
Our Culture
Weaving a Balanced
Tapestry of Work and Life
Nerdy and Creative
Our team thrives at the intersection of geekiness and artistry. We dive deep to understand complex systems and technologies better to craft artful stories and visual assets that foster support from stakeholders.
Collaborative and supportive
We believe good ideas can come from anywhere – including our clients. We open up our process – particularly in the early stages of development – to allow all contributors to participate in surfacing the best thinking.
Driven by Passion
By supporting innovators and builders, our work also supports the transition to a more equitable and sustainable future.
Empowered growth
We believe in and commit resources to our team’s professional development.
Work/Life Balance
We actually hate this term, but not the intent. The language suggests that work-life and personal life are in opposition when the truth is that individuals are at their best when these aspects of our lives are interwoven. In practice, that means we make space for our team to take a break when they feel less than inspired and give them the support they need to overcome challenges on both fronts.
