Irving, TX - February 19, 2019

Ben Manna has joined the Irving, Texas-based energy advisory firm 5, bringing with him a decade of experience in providing energy counsel to business owners, managers and operators and helping them meet their energy and sustainability goals.

Business View Magazine met with 5’s CEO, Brian Hayduk, and Chief Culture Officer, Jeff Schiefelbein, to learn more about our comprehensive approach to energy management and our unique company culture.

Allenhurst, NJ - November 7, 2017

Catherine Luthin, President of Luthin Associates, an energy management consulting firm founded in 1994, is among 10 winners of gb&d’s fourth annual 2017 Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA). All award recipients were recognized as being influential women at the forefront of sustainability. Catherine Luthin considers herself fortunate of the opportunity to be honored alongside such inspiring women who continue to break ground within the industry. Catherine's position as a female entrepreneur has taught her the importance of sharing her knowledge with others.

Irving, TX - May 5, 2016

J. Stuart Ryan recently joined 5 as an advisor and investor in the firm. Mr. Ryan has a long and distinguished career in the global energy industry, including time at The AES Corporation where he served as President of AES Pacific, Chairman of AES Gener and Indianapolis Power & Light as well as Chief Operating Officer of AES. While at AES, Mr. Ryan pioneered the company’s move into the retail electricity market with the purchase of New Energy Ventures (today’s Constellation Energy), quickly turning NewEnergy into the largest deregulated electricity retailer in North America. Mr. Ryan also previously served as Chairman of Calpine Corporation, one of the nation’s leading owners and operators of independent generation facilities. He is the founding owner and President of Rydout, LLC, a private firm focused on energy and power investments.

Irving, TX - December 9, 2015

Brian Hayduk was recently named to the Who’s Who in North Texas Energy by the Dallas Business Journal. The list includes recipients from a wide range of backgrounds including, electricity, natural gas, finance and oil and gas.

Allenhurst, NJ - September 10, 2015

Catherine Luthin, President of Luthin Associates, an energy management consulting firm, has been nominated and selected as a Top 25 Leading Woman Entrepreneur of New Jersey for 2015. All honorees are recognized for their innovation, market potential, community involvement and advocacy for women.

Allenhurst, NJ – May 20, 2014

Catherine Luthin, President of Luthin Associates was among sixteen women honored as the Top Women in Commercial Real Estate. The awards were presented by industry publisher, Lori Sokol, President of Sokol Media, at Manhattan’s Club 101.

Irving, TX - March 3, 2014

5 is proud to announce the addition of Patti Hummel, former Vice President of Accounting and Finance at First Choice Power (FCP). Patti spent 14 years working in the regulated and deregulated energy space in Texas for both FCP and Texas New-Mexico Power. Her primary responsibilities at 5 will include accounting, compliance, and corporate finance.

Texas A&M University Recognizes 5 Partner Jeff Schiefelbein with Young Alumni Spotlight Award

Irving, TX - January 28, 2014

The Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University honored the first ever recipients of the 12 Under 12 Young Alumni Spotlight Award this month which included Jeff Schiefelbein, 5’s chief culture officer and head of sales. The award recognizes recent graduates for their business and philanthropic accomplishments along with their embodiment of Texas A&M’s core values. 

Irving, TX - November 25, 2013

“What’s important to us is cultural fit and passion for serving customers. Jeff Grejda fit both of those criteria perfectly. Jeff also happens to have twenty plus years of energy experience that will greatly enhance the knowledge base we offer up to customers and advisors on a daily basis,” said Brian Hayduk, 5’s President and a co-founder.