JD Rulien is an executive director of development for NextEra Energy Resources overseeing 6+ GW of renewable energy assets in various stages of development throughout the American Southwest. Prior to joining NextEra, JD worked alongside the US International Development Finance Corporation, served over 10 years within the U.S. Special Operations Community, and earned his graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In his role, JD overseas the advancement of renewable energy investment to answer the increasing demand from load-serving entities throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.