David Alan McBay
Chairman of the Board / C.T.O. / Founder / Inventor, American GeoPower
David McBay is an American energy innovator living in Palo Alto, California. He is the inventor of Molten Salt Geothermal Energy Technology and serves as Chairman of the Board of American GeoPower LLC. David holds nine granted US patents and five international patents for this transformative clean energy system.
He works diligently to fulfill his dream of bringing clean, affordable, and abundant energy to all people worldwide. With their first international licensing agreement signed—powering a major EV battery manufacturer’s gigafactory—American GeoPower is on its way to implementing this planet-saving process.
David’s strengths lie in complex problem-solving and out-of-the-box creative thinking. In his limited personal time, he enjoys extreme downhill ski racing and trail riding Arabian horses.
Thomas McBay
C.E.O. / President, American GeoPower
Thomas has a broad background in commercial and residential real estate development, contract law, commercial law, marketing, leveraged financing, and business operations. He also founded and runs a specialty coffee roasting company for over 30 years.
An accomplished chef and professional baker, Thomas is also a specialty coffee roast master. After studying at Cabrillo College, he planned to become a real estate attorney, but his life path changed when he moved to Japan in 1990 to raise a family.
As the first foreigner to live in Nakatsugawa, Japan, Thomas began teaching English conversation—eventually teaching large classes for companies like Ricoh Emmex, Mitsubishi Electric, and the City of Nakatsugawa. He now teaches small private lessons.
He believes that Japanese students need to spend less time memorizing English and more time speaking it. His passion is helping people break barriers through authentic conversation and connection.
Thomas and his wife raised their two sons bilingually in Nakatsugawa. Both sons now live independently in California. In his spare time, Thomas enjoys walking, exploring, and learning anything and everything.
Wildani Putra
C.O.O., American GeoPower
Wildani Putra leads all operational, strategic, and organizational aspects of AGP. He manages efficiency, scaling, business strategy, financial reporting, and long-term planning.
He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering (Syiah Kuala University) and English Education (UIN). He received a national government scholarship for his academic excellence.
He previously worked as a petroleum engineer, core facility engineer at Smartfren Telecom, and senior business development officer for a state-owned enterprise in Aceh, Indonesia—focusing on energy and renewables.
Wildani is also an independent English teacher and founder of English Discovery Channel (EDC). In his free time, he enjoys traveling, scenic nature, and beach swims with his daughter. He lives in Aceh Province, Indonesia.
Iffah Fadilah
C.D.O., American GeoPower
As Chief Donation Officer, Iffah leads AGP’s philanthropic and marketing efforts. She improves internal culture and external campaigns to grow AGP’s charitable impact.
Iffah graduated cum laude with a degree in Communication Studies from Syiah Kuala University. She began her career at one of Indonesia’s largest state-owned banks.
Known for her kindness and energy, Iffah supports orphans and low-income communities. She enjoys jogging, traveling, and trying new recipes with her family. She lives in Aceh Province, Indonesia.
Gabriel Cisneros
C.L.O., American GeoPower
Gabriel Cisneros is Chief Legal Officer and Lead Patent Agent for AGP. He holds a J.D. from the University of Colorado and a B.A. in Philosophy from UC San Diego. He passed the California Bar in 1994.
He practiced immigration law in San Francisco and later lived abroad in Spain, Argentina, Ecuador, and now Indonesia. His background includes real estate, translation, and startup design work.
Gabriel joined AGP in 2022, bringing a global network and experience pitching geothermal solutions to top institutions including NREL and CATF. His current focus is securing DOE funding for a proof-of-concept geothermal demonstration.