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ESS Tech’s interim CEO is Kelly Fennerty Goodman. She has spent two decades advancing clean energy storage technology through strategic business leadership. At ESS Tech, she navigated challenging market conditions while securing critical capital to advance the company’s iron flow battery technology toward commercial production.

Her career philosophy centers on collaborative negotiation rather than adversarial positioning. Early in her legal career, a mentor taught her that effective commercial negotiators enter discussions to listen, identifying solutions that serve all parties’ needs.

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Goodman maintains active community involvement through National Charity League alongside her daughter. She dedicates volunteer time to NW Children’s Outreach and Special Olympics Oregon, while coaching youth soccer and track teams. She also serves on the MAC Ski & Snowboard Committee.

Goodman credits her success to decisive action and avoiding procrastination. She has balanced demanding professional responsibilities with raising two children, demonstrating commitment to both career advancement and family obligations throughout her tenure in the renewable energy sector.