Engineering and project-development executive has led Sierra Energy since March 2025
DAVIS, Calif., October 2, 2026. Sierra Energy today highlighted Scott Kraynak’s leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer, a role he has held since March 24, 2025. Kraynak leads the company’s commercialization and project-development strategy for FastOx® gasification technology, which is designed to convert waste into synthesis gas for downstream energy and fuel applications.
“Our focus is to translate Sierra Energy’s technology into economically viable projects that serve customers and communities through disciplined engineering, project development and collaboration,” Kraynak said.
Kraynak has more than 30 years of experience in project development and execution, engineering, supply-chain management and process technology. Before joining Sierra Energy, he held leadership roles at Dow Chemical, Kellogg Brown & Root, Owens Corning, Aker Solutions, Husky Technologies and OMNI Conversion Technologies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA from Rice University.
“Scott’s experience in engineering, project execution, supply-chain management and commercialization is valuable as Sierra Energy develops projects around a complex process technology,” said Sierra Energy Founder and Chairman Mike Hart. “He brings the practical perspective needed to align technology, partners and project requirements.”
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Kraynak oversees Sierra Energy’s strategy, project development, engineering and commercialization activities.
Sierra Energy advances FastOx gasification technology through engineering and demonstration work at Fort Hunter Liggett, California.
About Sierra Energy
Sierra Energy develops and commercializes FastOx gasification technology for waste-conversion projects. The technology is designed to convert waste into synthesis gas for downstream energy and fuel applications. Sierra Energy advances its work through engineering, project development and demonstration activities and is based in Davis, California.
Media contact
Carson Wilcox – Development Manager
cwilcox@sierraenergy.com
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