Meet The Team

When you look up "Jill of all Trades" in the dictionary, it says "See also: Mandy Poweski."

That's the best way to describe Mandy, and also explains why JCL Energy brought her into the fold. Graduating from Kent State University in 2007 with a degree in Business Administration / Marketing, Mandy brings a multitude of experience with her. Before entering the electrical industry, Mandy worked in various large, full-service advertising agencies throughout Ohio and excelled in operational support for all departments within.

Entering the local electrical industry four years ago, Mandy brought that same tenacity to both the Rental and Purchasing aspects of the business, but not exclusively to just those. JCL Energy brought her on in August 2021, and the reason her title is "Bit O' Everything" is because that's exactly what she does for JCL Energy, and it's customers. A little bit of everything.

When not keeping us all in line, Mandy resides in Warren, Ohio with her husband Bobby and their two beautiful daughters - Vienne and Isla. She's a big health / fitness nut and also enjoys being outdoors and cooking.

Joe Polite comes to the JCL Energy Team with extensive experience in the Business Management arena.

Cultivating new relationships in the equipment and finance world is something that Joe does very well! It is his goal is to find solutions for his customers’ needs while growing JCL Energy’s portfolio and footprint in Western PA. Prior to JCL Energy, Joe traveled throughout the Northeast United States, working one on one with businesses and maintaining long term relationships.

The primary reason Joe chose to make a move to JCL Energy is Mr. Jim Landino. Joe believes that Jim is not only a true business professional, but an inspiration to this community. “ Working in a family environment with people that truly care, speaks for itself. I am very proud to be a part of this team.”

Joe is a year-round hobbyist – he loves to hunt and fish! He’s also been a motorcycle and classic car enthusiast his whole life. There’s a good chance you’ll find Joe on his motorcycle or out cruising in his classics when the weather permits. Quick rides to Geneva on the Lake or the Pennsylvania Mountains easily entertain Joe on the weekends. Making the best of every day is Joe’s main goal with JCL Energy, while enjoying what this big world has to offer. Work Hard / Play Hard pretty much sums him up!

Brett Baxter was born and raised in the Shenango Valley, and has been serving the electrical industry since 2016.

Achieving a Bachelors in Business from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2005, and hungry for a change of scenery and opportunity, Brett moved to Arizona right out of college. Ending up in Phoenix, he began working as a Financial Consultant, assisting school districts nationwide with their Special Education and Medicaid programs. In 2012, Brett accepted a new position to help further his career, which brought him back to the East Coast. He worked in New York City for a little over two years as Director of Finance and Operations.

As much as he enjoyed working in the Big Apple, Brett felt he needed a change. He continued his work remotely for a couple more years while living in Pittsburgh, before making his way back to his hometown of Sharon, PA in 2016, where he made a career change after 10 years. Hired into the local electrical industry in 2016, Brett used all of those skills and dove right into Purchasing, Vendor / Inventory Management and company operations. Recognizing how good he was and what he could bring to the table, JCL brought Brett on in August 2021.

When he's not helping JCL Energy, and its customers, with all of their needs, you can find Brett either traveling, enjoying the outdoors or cheering on his favorite teams as he is a huge sports fan.

If JCL Energy was a house party, Jason would be the one off playing tug-of-war with any dogs he could find.

He most enjoys "behind the scenes" work where he can be creative and use his graphic design skills most effectively. Jason was born and raised in Youngstown, OH. He earned his bachelor's degree in graphic design from YSU in 1999, and began his career working in local advertising agencies. Overall, he has over 20 years of experience in the graphic design industry.

Jason joined the JCL Energy team in April of 2019 and worked hard to help build the JCL Energy brand from the ground up. What he enjoys most is the opportunity to work for a company where he has the ability to lead the creative process.

When he isn't at work, Jason is a sucker for a good sour beer or hard cider and enjoys music, hiking, "annoying" his girlfriend Lynn, and cruising with the doors off on his Jeep.