Who We Are
AN INNOVATIVE, PEOPLE-FIRST PLATFORM FOR CRITICAL POWER SERVICES
PowerChampions is building a best-in-class commercial critical power services platform—one that puts people first, delivers exceptional customer service, and creates real opportunity for the hardworking teams that keep this industry running. We are not just an investment firm seeking to deploy capital. Rather, we’re business-builders—entrepreneurs who understand what it takes to start, organically grow, and protect a company using levers such as training and technology.
Our Vision
To elevate the critical power industry through operational innovation, training, and a people-first culture.
Our Mission
- Empower Teams: We foster a growth-oriented, collaborative culture with strong training (through our in-house American Trades Academy), career development, and generational wealth creation (through our team member ownership program)
- Enhance Customer Trust: We build lasting relationships through
transparency, technical excellence, and consistent reliability - Respect Legacies: Our market-partners have put blood, sweat, and tears into their business. We commit to providing them with a fair, efficient transition that preserves their culture & upholds their commitment to excellence.
- Fuel Growth: We provide operational expertise, cutting-edge technology and training, and financial resources to unlock each company’s full potential
The Values That Power Us
At PowerChampions, our strength comes from the character of our people. Every
individual in our network lives by four values:
Servant-Leadership
We lead by empowering others. True leadership begins with service — supporting our teams, customers, and communities so they can thrive. We believe success is shared and built on humility, accountability, and a genuine desire to see others win.
Empathy
Every project, partnership, and interaction begins with listening. We understand before we act. By putting ourselves in the shoes of others — customers, technicians, and teammates — we build trust, deliver better solutions, and create lasting relationships.
Integrity
We do what’s right, every time. Integrity is the foundation of Power Champions. Whether on a service call or in the boardroom, we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards — doing what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Sincerity
We mean what we say and follow through with heart. We approach every commitment with authenticity and honesty. Our sincerity fuels strong partnerships and ensures that every promise we make is backed by genuine care and consistent action.
How We Support Growth across the platform
- Operational Expertise: We bring deep experience and provide hands-on support across all functions—recruiting, field operations, training, marketing, finance, technology, and compliance—so our teams can focus on delivering great service
- Financial Strength: Backed by experienced, values-aligned investors, we invest in our team, expanding its reach, and unlocking long-term potential—without compromising its hard-won culture and reputation
- Talent and Training: We prioritize people. That means best-in-class training (American Trades Academy), building a long-term talent pipeline, and team member ownership.
- Technology and Insights: From dispatch to data, we bring modern tools to boost efficiency, drive growth, and support better decision-making
The PowerChampions Leadership Team
PowerChampions is led by Founder Ashish Achlerkar, whose vision for building a people-first, nationally recognized critical power platform has attracted some of the most respected leaders in the industry. Together, this experienced team brings more than 200 years of combined expertise in building, operating, and scaling service companies. From operations to sales, and strategy to service delivery, each leader shares a commitment to integrity, innovation, and long-term growth. United by purpose and powered by people, the PowerChampions leadership team is setting a new standard for reliability and partnership in the critical power industry.
Ashish Achlerkar
Founder & Chief barrier remover
Ashish Achlerkar is the visionary founder behind PowerChampions, leading with a mission to elevate the critical power industry through people, partnership, and performance. With decades of experience in building and scaling service-based organizations, Ashish combines entrepreneurial insight with a deep commitment to integrity, innovation, and operational excellence. His leadership centers on one goal: building a network where people and businesses thrive together.
Erik Duthie
Head of Operations
A proven operations leader with years of experience driving performance and service excellence, Erik Duthie oversees all operations across the PowerChampions platform. He has a track record of transforming regional service companies into scalable, high-performing organizations built on process discipline, technician development, and customer trust. Erik’s leadership is grounded in servant leadership and a relentless focus on quality, safety, and team growth.
Kevin Mullinix
Head of People-Empowerment
Kevin Mullinix leads PowerChampions’ people and culture strategy, fostering growth, trust, and accountability across the organization. With deep expertise in workforce development and leadership, he ensures every team member has the opportunity to thrive in a people-first environment.
Kyle Michael
Head of Sales
Kyle Michael leads PowerChampions' sales strategy, connecting its people-first mission with market-leading results and driving sustainable growth across all markets. He brings a deep understanding of customer relationships and growth strategy within the generator services industry, and is renowned for building high-performing sales teams. Kyle's leadership style—characterized by a focus on trust, transparency, and teamwork—ensures success and propels market expansion.
Todd Dinchak
Platform Controller
Todd Dinchak serves as Platform Controller for PowerChampions, leading the accounting and finance functions across the organization. He brings extensive expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational leadership, providing insights that support sound business decisions and sustainable growth. Todd is known for building strong relationships across teams and fostering collaboration that strengthens organizational performance. His leadership is grounded in servant leadership, accountability, and a commitment to supporting employees, customers, and the communities PowerChampions serves.
Dewey Brunson
Platform Services Manager
Dewey Brunson standardizes the service approach across the PowerChampions platform. His systems-driven methodology helps align people, performance, and process to achieve operational excellence with a customer focus.
Christopher Metz
REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER- PLATFORM SERVICES EXPERT
Christopher Metz is a champion for the skilled trades and a driving force behind PowerChampions’ workforce development initiatives. With extensive field experience, he leads training, mentorship, and culture programs that empower technicians to build rewarding careers. His leadership helps ensure that every PowerChampions team member has the tools, confidence, and purpose to succeed.
Tom Wein
Head of Learning and Development
Tom Wein serves as Co-Founder of ASTA and Head of Learning and Development for the American Skilled Trades Academy and PowerChampions, leading training strategy and educational operations across the organization. He brings deep expertise in workforce development, technical training, and building learning cultures that support technician growth and long-term success. Tom is known for creating structured, practical training environments that strengthen confidence, capability, and performance in the field. His leadership is grounded in respect, accountability, and a strong commitment to the skilled trades—helping ensure technicians have the tools and support they need to succeed.
PowerChampions Advisory Board
The PowerChampions Advisory Board brings together a distinguished group of industry leaders whose collective expertise spans operations, sales, finance, and strategic growth within the power generation and other industrial and commercial service sectors. Together, they provide guidance, perspective, and accountability as PowerChampions builds a people-first national platform for critical power services.
Tim Riedel
Tim Riedel brings decades of leadership experience in electrical contracting, generator service, and business management. He advises PowerChampions on strategic operations, safety, and building organizational cultures rooted in integrity and performance.
Shana Duthie
Shana Duthie is our Chief Marketing Officer, as well as a board member. She has years of experience driving growth for industrial service and technology companies. She brings deep expertise in sales-enablement, brand development, and go-to-market execution across the power generation industry.
Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson is an accomplished executive with extensive experience the industrial and residential service industry. His insight helps PowerChampions expand its national footprint while maintaining its people-first foundation.
Ruth King
Ruth King is a respected industry advisor, author, and business coach with decades of experience helping service companies achieve sustainable profitability.
David Hagewood
David Hagewood brings decades of leadership experience in the emergency power industry, spanning consulting, manufacturing, service, and distribution. He advises PowerChampions on strategic growth, operational transformation, and complex problem-solving, drawing on executive experience with organizations ranging from family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies.
Let’s Build the Future of Critical Power — Together
Join a national network that believes in people as much as power. Whether you’re a business owner, technician, or partner, PowerChampions gives you the platform to grow, lead, and succeed.