Revive Energy
Revolutionizing Recycling
Our Team
Who We Are
Jesse Ramos
CEO
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A Montana native, Jesse grew up in Libby Montana where his first job out of high school was at Libby Dam as a Laborer. At Libby Dam Jesse developed a passion for environmentalism and green energy and a deep hands-on understanding of green electrical generation. went to two years of school at the University of Montana before transferring and finishing his degree at Bismarck State College in North Dakota. He obtained his degree in Powerplant Technology (Stationary Engineering) related to energy generation and distribution. Jesse quickly realized that he wanted to move back to Missoula, and had a deep passion for Economics and Investing and began work in the Financial Services Business.
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As Jesse began in the financial services business, he quickly developed a passion for assisting the teachers of Montana with understanding and maximizing their very complicated pension plans. As Jesse’s career progressed, he began working with business owners and individuals in a wide range of services from tax efficiency to business succession planning.
In 2017 Jesse was elected to Missoula’s city council to represent Ward 4 as the council's youngest member at age 27. During his tenure on his first term Jesse is working for lower property taxes, less debt, and more financial efficiency. Jesse sat on the Administration and Finance, Budget, Parks and Conservation, Public Safety and Health, and Public Works committees. While on the council Jesse passion in conservation grew by sitting on the Parks and Conservation committee and learning of local efforts to help the environment.
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Jesse let his term on city council expire in 2022 and transitioned to a broker at WestPac Wealth partners after nearly 8 years. He did this to pursue his true passion, fighting for individual liberty full time. Jesse started as the Community Engagement director for Americans for Prosperity- MT where he works to fight for a free and open society for Montanan's
Over his career Jesse has written several articles for a retirement magazine Montana55 on topics ranging from downsizing in retirement to taking your pension. In addition, Jesse frequently appears as a commentator and guest on Local, state, and national radio and television to discuss issues of taxation, conservation, and individual liberty.
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Ron Drake
Chief Technology Officer
Director of Engineering
Co-Founder
Ron was born in Great Falls, Montana and was raised in East Helena – downwind of the ASARCO
smelter. He graduated from Helena High School in 1968 and attended Montana State University; graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering.
He is a licensed professional engineer in Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota. He is a career member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Ron is currently serving his third term on the Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as the presiding officer. With over 48 years of experience in environmental process development, industrial and nuclear waste treatment, Ron continues to research, develop and demonstrate new technologies.
As an inventor, he holds several process patents for water treatment and waste management. Ron is the President and CEO of Drake Water Technologies, Inc., a company that provides water treatment and solid waste processing services to the energy industry. Ron has been a small business owner since 1987.
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He is President and co-owner of Drake Engineering Incorporated with his wife (of 50 years) Vivian, where his major focus is environmental consulting and new technology
development.
Paul Lindstrom
Chief Operations Officer
Upon the completion of his electrical apprenticeship, Paul purchased a small electrical company, Anchor Electric. Since that time Paul and business partners have grown it into one of the largest electrical contracting companies in the state currently operating in 23 states. Anchor Electric Anchor Electric is very active in the community. Donating lighting services to Habitat for Humanity and wiring events such as the River City Roots Festival. You will see their name on many sponsored events in Montana.
8 years ago Anchor Electric started an alternative energy division focusing on solar and wind power. Anchor Electric has done major communication jobs for companies such as AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. The Lindstrom's have acquired other companies including a controls company, a real estate company.
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Pauls expertise in the construction business allows Revive Energy to move swiftly from project to project with ease. Pauls vast knowledge of the electrical world is invaluable to the company as we work towards greater efficiency. All of Paul's business have demonstrated absolute safety and environmental care.