Our Team
Levi Conner
Chief Executive Officer
Levi Conner, with over 20 years of technology leadership, is driving Magma Power to be the first company to harness magma for clean, scalable energy. His expertise in building high-performing teams and driving innovation positions Magma Power at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions.
Katherine Young
Director of Research & Innovation
Kate Young is an innovative leader with over 15 years of experience in geothermal research and development, exploring various drilling technologies and regulatory and techno-economic analyses. At MagmaPower, she moves forward technical and operational support to develop the next-generation geothermal energy.
Kathy Million
Chief of Staff
Kathy Million brings extensive experience in customer service, business development, and operations across B2B and B2C service environments. She specializes in helping companies develop and implement processes that seamlessly integrate management discipline, leadership strategies, new hire training, and technology.
Richard McDonald
Chief Strategy Officer
Richard McDonald is a seasoned strategist with a proven track record in corporate strategy and partnerships track record. Richard’s expertise has helped many renowned international brands thrive in the textile manufacturing industry, moving forward their strategic projects and orchestrating transformative corporate restructuring initiatives.
Jim Kueser
Chief Financial Officer
Jim Kueser leads MagmaPower’s finance and project development. He brings extensive experience in energy infrastructure investment, financing, and M&A across corporate and private equity sectors. He has successfully managed energy investment transactions globally, including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Yan Lavallée
Advisor
Yan Lavallée is one of the most influential renowned earth scientists and volcanologists. He currently serves as the Chair of Volcanology and Magmatic Processes at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Münich, Germany, and is also a founding member of the Krafla Magma Testbed.
