Meet the Team

Matt is a Senior Development Manager with Apex Clean Energy and has over 20 years of experience managing large scale development and engineering projects throughout the country. At Apex, Matt works closely with landowners, regulatory agencies, elected officials & other stakeholders to help drive renewable energy projects from start to finish. He has bachelor's degree in environmental engineering and lives in Virginia with his wife and 2 sons.

Anna LaQua is the Public Engagement Manager for the project. Anna has spent much of her career working in state and local policy development. Through this work, she found a passion for community economic development. Anna believes homegrown, American energy is the next powerful economic frontier for midwestern and western states across the U.S. In her role, Anna works closely with local elected officials, community leaders, landowners, and residents to gather feedback, answer project questions, and work alongside communities to realize the benefits of local energy development. Anna lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Karson Pederson-Fedje is the Field Manager for projects in North Dakota and Minnesota. With a diverse career background, Karson has spent significant time working with non-profit organizations, specifically in fundraising, donor relations, and stewardship. As a lifetime resident of North Dakota, Karson appreciates seeing the state take advantage of its vast resources that allow North Dakota to grow and thrive. She is passionate about maintaining the vitality of North Dakota's landscape, while supporting the robust energy development in the state. She looks forward to her work ensuring North Dakota remains a leading energy producer with Apex and nationwide. In her free time, you can find her playing volleyball, collecting a new plant, and trying to find the best Knoephla soup.