Red Post Energy Taps Policy Veteran to Lead Investment Amid Power Crunch

HOUSTON, TX – April 27, 2026 – Red Post Energy Group has appointed Dr. Justin Vélez-Hagan, a former senior economic advisor to Virginia’s governor, as its new Chief Investment Officer. The move signals an aggressive strategy to capitalize on the nation’s escalating demand for reliable electricity as the company advances a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of power generation projects across the United States.

Dr. Vélez-Hagan will now helm the company's enterprise investment strategy and capital allocation at a critical juncture for the U.S. energy sector. A perfect storm of technological advancement and industrial policy is placing unprecedented strain on the country's aging power grid, creating a significant opening for developers of new energy infrastructure.

A Nation Hungry for Power

The United States is confronting an energy demand surge not seen in decades. The insatiable appetite of data centers, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, is a primary catalyst. These massive facilities require vast, uninterrupted power, and their proliferation is forcing utilities and grid operators to dramatically revise long-term load forecasts upwards.

This digital boom is compounded by a resurgence in advanced manufacturing as companies reshore operations, alongside the broader electrification of transportation and industry. According to assessments from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), this accelerating demand is straining generation capacity and threatening grid resilience in multiple regions.

Red Post Energy Group is positioning itself to directly address this structural deficit. The company focuses on developing "scalable, dispatchable, and strategically located power infrastructure"—assets that can provide consistent, on-demand electricity to supplement intermittent renewable sources. This strategy is exemplified by the "Maverick Project" in Wise County, Virginia. There, Red Post has signed a Letter of Intent to develop a natural gas power solution of up to 600 megawatts, specifically to support a major technology and data center hub. This project underscores the company's focus on providing reliable power directly to the source of the new demand.

A CIO with a Dual Mandate

To navigate this complex and capital-intensive environment, Red Post has brought in a leader with a rare blend of public policy acumen and private sector investment experience. Dr. Vélez-Hagan’s background extends far beyond traditional finance. He recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Economic Advisor to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, where he was involved in managing the Commonwealth's over $87 billion budget and shaping its long-term economic strategy.

His public service, which also includes a gubernatorial appointment to Virginia's Joint Advisory Board of Economists, gives him deep insight into the regulatory, political, and economic forces shaping the energy landscape. This is paired with extensive private sector experience as the Managing Partner for Solid G Holdings, an investment firm with interests in logistics and advanced technology, and as the founder of Macro Policy Advisors, which provided strategic guidance to Fortune 500 companies.

“Dr. Vélez-Hagan brings a rare combination of financial acumen, strategic discipline, and execution-oriented leadership that is critical to the next phase of Red Post Energy Group’s growth,” said Lance Medlin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Red Post Energy Group. “As we continue to advance high-value generation opportunities across the country, his leadership will be instrumental in deepening strategic relationships, strengthening our capital base, and accelerating execution across the platform.”

James E. Campos, President of the company's subsidiary Red Post Energy Futures, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the strategic value of his expertise. “Dr. Vélez-Hagan brings the financial discipline and capital markets perspective needed to help convert those opportunities into executable projects. His leadership will be a strong asset as we continue expanding Red Post Energy Group’s national platform.”

Forging a Capital-Intensive Future

Executing this vision requires immense capital and sophisticated strategic partnerships. Red Post reports it is already deploying $5.6 billion across more than six "shovel-ready" projects, with a development portfolio that spans projects from $5 million to over $40 billion. Dr. Vélez-Hagan’s primary role will be to oversee and expand this financial architecture.

The company has already secured key backing. A strategic investment from FieldStone Capital was made specifically to scale Red Post’s development of utility-scale power generation and grid resilience projects. This partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of its project pipeline.

Furthermore, Red Post has established a crucial collaboration with BASIC Equipment and BHI Co., LTD, a global manufacturing and financing firm. This memorandum of understanding integrates Red Post’s project development leadership with fabrication and global supply chain capabilities. The partnership is designed to develop fast-to-market power solutions, with BHI potentially providing equipment, technical support, and direct equity investment, streamlining the path from conception to operation. These alliances, which also include industry giants like Shell and Baker Hughes, form a powerful ecosystem to support the company’s ambitious build-out.

Red Post's Play for National Significance

In his new role, Dr. Vélez-Hagan will engage a wide array of stakeholders—from investors and lenders to policymakers and commercial partners—to cement the company's position in the U.S. energy transition. The company's focus on dispatchable power, primarily through natural gas and other advanced generation technologies, differentiates it from many developers focused solely on renewables. Red Post’s strategy is built on the premise that grid stability and industrial growth require a foundation of reliable, on-demand power.

This mission is framed as a matter of national importance. The company’s subsidiary, Red Post Energy Futures, is tasked with tracking market demand and policy shifts to position projects at the nexus of economic growth and energy security.

“Red Post Energy Group is exceptionally well-positioned to help address one of the most pressing challenges facing the country today: the need for scalable, reliable power infrastructure that can support sustained economic growth,” Dr. Vélez-Hagan stated upon his appointment. “The company has built a compelling national opportunity at the intersection of infrastructure demand, industrial growth, and energy security.”

With a seasoned policy and finance expert at its investment helm, Red Post Energy is making a calculated play to become an indispensable partner in building America’s next-generation power infrastructure, betting that reliability will be the most valuable commodity in an increasingly power-hungry world.