Tyler Knowlton joined the Plume Labs team in 2017 to lead the company’s strategic communications and community engagement efforts. He has over 15 years of experience in public relations, communications, and policy development. Since launching AccuWeather's Climate Impact Program last year he has been connecting journalists, academics, and community groups with the data they need to protect the planet from two of its greatest threats: climate action failure and extreme weather.

Tim Loftus is a highly skilled professional with a Master of Science in Integrated Scientific Applications, specializing in Weather & Risk Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, both from Millersville University. With a decade of experience in data science, meteorology, and GIS, he currently serves as the Manager of Data Science at AccuWeather, where he leads a team of doctorates and experts in the field in developing, improving, and enriching AccuWeather data products. His expertise includes data analysis, statistics, and meteorological concepts, with a track record of delivering high-quality and patented solutions to meet client and business needs.

Steven Root serves as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at AccuWeather, bringing decades of experience in pioneering meteorological applications for consumers, businesses, and governments. A co-inventor of over 40 patents, he has been instrumental in advancing renewable energy projects, including wind, geothermal, and solar initiatives. As President of the American Weather and Climate Industry Association, Steven holds both BS and MS degrees from the University of Utah, is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM), and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). His accolades include the AMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advance of Applied Meteorology (2013), the Henry T. Harrison Award for Outstanding Contributions by a Consulting Meteorologist (2019), and the Kenneth C. Spengler Award (2025) for exemplary leadership in fostering the growth of the American Weather Enterprise.

Gabriel Donnini oversees the development of Global Partners’ modern data capabilities, leading the team and platform that drive analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions across the organization. The data team empowers Global’s business units to optimize supply chains, enhance pricing strategies, and unlock insights from one of the largest terminal and gasoline station networks across the country. Before joining Global Partners, Gabriel built and led analytics and data science teams at Drizly, Chewy, and a number of companies across the Boston Startup Scene, where he honed expertise in machine learning, analytics, and navigating data challenges in highly regulated industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ithaca College. Based in Massachusetts, Gabriel enjoys gardening, carpentry, and exploring local restaurant scene with his family.