Bryan Mentlik

Background

About Bryan Mentlik

I’m a project and program management professional specializing in project management, energy resilience, and stakeholder engagement for complex, cross-sector initiatives. My work bridges technical research and actionable strategy helping federal agencies, local governments, and communities make informed, future-ready decisions. At the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), I’ve led multi-million-dollar portfolios supporting partners like NASA, the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. My projects span from assessing climate resilience at major NASA centers to managing regional energy innovation efforts and developing applied research for airport, port, and community-scale energy systems. I excel at translating data and modeling outputs into clear, actionable guidance for decision-makers. Whether coordinating site visits, facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops, or overseeing teams of engineers and analysts, I focus on collaboration, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Recent highlights include: • Managing NASA’s Airports as Energy Nodes and Resilience Assessments projects, aligning cross-functional research teams with strategic energy and adaptation goals. • Serving as DOE ETIPP Northeast Regional Lead, supporting energy planning for coastal and island communities. • Acting as Principal Investigator for a $2M NREL portfolio with the Port Authority of NY/NJ, recognized with NREL’s President’s Award (2023) for outstanding achievement. My leadership philosophy is rooted in systems thinking and stakeholder trust—delivering solutions that are technically sound, financially practical, and resilient. Core Skills Project & Program Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Federal Program Leadership | Energy Resilience Planning | Cross-Functional Team Coordination | Strategic Communications | Climate Adaptation & Infrastructure Resilience | Technical Report Development | Budget & Schedule Management | Workshop & Facilitation | Client & Partner Relations | Data-Driven Decision Support | Contract Oversight | Risk Management | Government & Community Collaboration