Paul Varello
President & CEO
Paul has more than 50 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry including 30 years in C-level management positions. Before founding Commonwealth Projects in 2014, he was Founder and Chairman of Commonwealth Engineering and Construction, a project management company specializing in the design and construction of refining, LNG, chemical and gas processing projects.
He also served as Chairman and CEO of Sterling Construction Company, CEO of American Ref-Fuel Company, President of the Process Sector of Fluor Corporation and Monitor Trustee for the Federal Trade Commission overseeing the LNG tank business of CB&I.
Paul is a Registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana, Texas and California, and holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Villanova University. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
Management Team
Scott Ray, Chief Operating Officer
Scott oversees overall operations of the company, including execution of Commonwealth LNG’s engineering, procurement, construction and permitting. Scott has over 30 years of domestic and international engineering and management experience and has constructed multiple liquefaction facilities around the globe.
Stuart Sperling, General Counsel & SVP Strategy
Stuart leads Commonwealth LNG’s business planning strategies as well as overseeing all corporate governance and legal matters. He joined the Commonwealth team from Poten & Partners, where he analyzed and tracked U.S. LNG export projects for prospective LNG buyers and investors. Prior to his work with Poten, he served as BG Group’s lead shipping attorney.
Daniel McGinnis, Chief Commercial Officer
Dan oversees all commercial activities of the Commonwealth LNG project. He has extensive experience developing projects in the LNG sector, with a depth of knowledge in strategy, business development, marketing and trading, government and regulatory issues and media relations.
Nick Eusepi , Chief Financial Officer
Nick is responsible for the management of all financial and accounting activities of Commonwealth LNG, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. He’s experienced in raising various types of capital through debt and equity placements and knowledgeable in the intricacies of project finance. Nick’s background is from the public accounting arena where he specialized in audit and attest work, along with various other financial consulting roles.

Erik Jansson VP / Engineering & Procurement
Erik leads the technical execution of all activities related to Engineering and Procurement. Erik has over 30 years of industrial experience including oil and gas, power generation, general industrial, commercial, environmental compliance and modular fabrication.

Hans Verswijver, VP / Permitting & Marine
Hans oversees all activities relating to waterway transportation, logistics, safety and permitting. A 30-year veteran in shipping, logistics, and transport of liquefied petrochemical gases, he has spent the last 5 years exclusively developing LNG projects.

Jonathan Allcock, Senior Project Engineer
Jonathan has been involved in several dozen topsides, jackets and associated bridges across the globe. He has over 30 years’ experience in the design and fabrication of oil and gas platforms, wharves and outfalls inclusive of dredging.

Lyle Hanna, Dir. of Communications
Lyle handles external communications and media relations for Commonwealth LNG. He draws upon more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, including support of projects in LNG, petrochemicals, refining and waste-to-energy. He has managed brand identity for companies ranging from startups to major industry participants.

Amye Willard, Dir. of HR & Administration


Amye is responsible for developing and implementing company HR policies and procedures. She also directs office administration for Commonwealth LNG, including building services, office management, corporate travel and logistics. Amye draws upon 20-plus years of diversified business experience, including previous LNG project development.


Advisory Board

Don Cruver, Chairman of the Board



Rod J. Ragan, Director



David Sargent, Director



Joe Cutillo, Director



Jeff Early, Director