Clean Fuels Ohio Coalition

Sam Spofforth has served as Executive Director of Clean Fuels Ohio since the organization's founding in 2002. Under Spofforth's leadership, Clean Fuels Ohio has become the "go to" resource in Ohio for cleaner fuels, vehicles and energy-saving transportation technologies that reduce climate change, increase American energy security and strengthen Ohio's economy. He plays a leadership role in Ohio and nationally in the field of transportation energy deployment. Spofforth was appointed to Columbus Mayor Coleman's Green Team and chairs the Mayor's Green Transportation Committee. In 2007, Spofforth was named the U.S. Department of Energy's national Clean Cities Coordinator of the Year. The DOE selected him as Midwest Clean Cities Coordinator of the Year in 2004. In 2008 General Motors selected Clean Fuels Ohio as top coalition for their Clean Cities Rewards program. Spofforth holds a Bachelor's degree from Hiram College and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrew Conley directs the Ohio Green Fleets program for Clean Fuels Ohio, working to help fleets reduce vehicle emissions and petroleum dependence, helping fleets secure project funding, and designating fleets who are leaders in deploying green technologies and practices. Since he joined the Clean Fuels Ohio staff in November 2008, he has worked to develop both the public policy and Ohio Green Fleets programs for the organization. Conley previously coordinated Corps Development for City Year Columbus, where he was charged with administering programs for AmeriCorps members. Andrew holds dual Bachelor's degrees in History and Comparative Religious Studies from Wright State University.