Senior Leadership
John D. Elder, III, President / Chief Executive Officer is the guiding force behind Acclaim’s strategic service offerings, business model and value proposition.
John established the company Acclaim, formerly LEGACY Energy Solutions, LLC, in 2003 and has a proven track record of more than 20 years as a business leader. He has successfully launched companies in a variety of industries providing him with the insight to recognize the challenges businesses face when trying to manage their energy costs.
In founding Acclaim, John saw the opportunity to provide businesses of all sizes with total energy management solutions utilizing the technology and expertise previously reserved for only the largest companies. Committed to building a company of the highest ethical standards that could deliver on this promise, John aggressively recruited a management team that brought a wealth of industry experience and a shared set of common values.
Recognized as an expert in the energy field, John frequently speaks at conferences and is often asked to contribute energy market commentary. He has been published in Disaster Recovery Journal, featured in Inc. Magazine and the Houston Business Journal, and quoted in Entrepreneur Magazine, the Houston Chronicle as well as other industry publications. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.
Dennis D. Vegas, Executive Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer is a dynamic, results-driven executive with extensive industry knowledge. He draws from his years of experience with establishing a vision and strategy, and drives growth for brands in the energy, telecommunications and hospitality industries.
Dennis has spent more than 20 years creating and leading world-class marketing and communications organizations in the United States and international markets for Enron Corp., AT&T and ITT. During his career, he has held leadership positions in strategic planning; brand management; advertising; public and media relations; direct marketing; customer relation management as well as stakeholder and community relations.
Dennis has been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, The BBC, CNN, invited on National Public Radio and quoted in numerous publications. He is often invited to speak at marketing and advertising programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College and a Master of Arts in Human Relations from American International College.