Jared Hightower, a 28-year veteran of the natural gas and hydrogen industries, brings his extensive experience in compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen solutions to the committee. Having served on the Board of Directors for over a decade, Jared’s leadership and vision will further accelerate The Transport Project’s mission to drive the transition towards cleaner, more sustainable transportation solutions across the continent.

In his current role at ANGI Energy Systems, Hightower has been instrumental in driving innovation within the CNG, RNG, and hydrogen refueling sectors. His appointment to the Executive Committee reinforces ANGI’s position at the leading-edge of environmentally friendly mobility solutions.

The Transport Project’s national coalition, comprising approximately 200 fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers, fuel providers and other stakeholders, aims to leverage gaseous motor fuels, such as hydrogen and RNG, to significantly reduce emissions and improve air quality across the U.S. and Canada.

“I’m honored to have been elected at such a pivotal time for The Transport Project and our industry,” said Jared Hightower, Senior Vice President of Commercial at ANGI Energy Systems. “As the only refueling station manufacturer on the Board, ANGI brings a unique vantage point that is critical to advancing the deployment of refueling infrastructure. This is a key step in shaping the future of clean energy in North America, and we are well-positioned to drive this transformation. We look forward to collaborating with partners and stakeholders to make clean transportation solutions a reality across the continent.”

ANGI is part of the Vontier, a global industrial technology company uniting critical mobility and multi-energy technologies and solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Vontier’s dedicated Alternative Energy and Sustainable Fleets Platform is focused on providing innovative and sustainable solutions for optimizing and decarbonizing the fleet industry.