Richard R. Kolodziej

President – NGV America

Mr. Kolodziej is president of the NGVAmerica (formerly the Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition) -- a national organization dedicated to the development of a growing, sustainable and profitable market for vehicles powered by natural gas and hydrogen. NGVAmerica represents more than 100 engine, vehicle and equipment manufacturers; fleet operators and service providers, natural gas companies, and environmental groups and government organizations interested in the promotion and use of natural gas and hydrogen as transportation fuels.

Prior to joining the NGVAmerica, Mr. Kolodziej was group vice president of the American Gas Association. He joined A.G.A. in 1977 and held a number of senior positions including vice president of planning, vice president of communications, and senior vice president of marketing and communications.

Mr. Kolodziej serves on committees of a number of energy and alternative fuel vehicle organizations. He is the Chief Operating Officer of the International Association of Natural Gas Vehicles, president of the American Biogas Alliance and a member of the Alternative Fuels Committee of the Transportation Research Board. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the National Energy Foundation, and the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Kolodziej holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Rutgers University and a master's degree in urban and regional planning from the University of California at Los Angeles.