Executive Director

Jane Harf
Executive Director

Jane Harf assumed the position of Executive Director in June 2017. Prior to GEO, she was engaged in energy and environmental consulting, with clients including the Environmental Law and Policy Center, the Ohio Environmental Council, and the National Wildlife Federation. In 2014-2015, she served as Director and Spokesperson for Ohio’s Energy Future Tour, a collaboration among businesses, trade associations, nonprofits, and local governments designed to showcase the positive impact of renewables and energy efficiency throughout the state. As Director of the University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio (UCEAO) from 2008-2014, Jane led a statewide coalition of public and private colleges and universities. She spent ten years in various leadership positions at AEP, including Vice President for External Affairs at AEP Ohio. In state government, Jane served as Deputy Director for Policy and Legislation at the Ohio EPA and Executive Director of the Ohio Low-Level Radioactive Waste Facility Development Authority. Her expertise in environmental issues was developed during her tenure as State Government Liaison for the Ohio Chapter of the Sierra Club. Ms. Harf received a Bachelor’s from Indiana University and a Master’s Degree in political science from the Ohio State University, with an emphasis on American government and politics.