Chief Engineer's Log

Chris Pencikowski

The Mission Summary

Mission-driven executive with over 10 years of experience leading organizations through complex, rapidly changing environments. Focused on enhancing services critical to improved quality of life in American cities.

Experience Timeline

Ensure-ED, LLCOct 2023 - Present

Strategic Advisor

  • Leads development of more than $1.5 billion in U.S. Department of Energy loan applications.
  • Advises on general operations, data strategy, and federal policy.
  • Secured more than $2 million in federal grant funding for clients.
Lee Montessori Public Charter SchoolsMar 2013 - July 2023

Co-Founder & Executive Director

  • Supervised over 100 employees while increasing annual enrollment by over 500%.
  • Managed budget growth from $1.5MM to over $13MM.
  • Led financing and acquisition of an $11MM property and subsequent $14MM renovation.
U.S. Department of EducationJuly 2010 - July 2012

Special Assistant

  • Led development of the United States Education Dashboard.
  • Facilitated implementation of the Department's Strategic Plan and performance management systems.