Cortney Piper serves as the host of Energizing Tennessee, powered by the nonprofit Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC). 

Piper’s energy expertise led her to launch the TAEBC to champion advanced energy as an economic development and job creation strategy in Tennessee. She is the organization's Executive Director.   

In 2008, Piper founded Piper Communications at the height of the recession to provide strategic, public relations services for clients in the clean energy and technology sectors. Piper Communications provides organization management to TAEBC. 

Abby Hassler serves as the Executive Producer of Energizing Tennessee and Director of Creative Strategy at Piper Communications.