2023 Critical Collaborator Jamez Staples formed Renewable Energy Partners, one of the state’s only minority-owned and managed renewable energy companies, in 2013. His vision is for Minnesota to be a leader in an energy future that is greener, healthier, and more resilient, but also one where the benefits of that energy transition — including good-paying new jobs in energy fields — are equitably shared with communities too often left out of economic opportunities.
Learn more about Jamez’s work on his winner page.
About the 30 Years of Impact Category
After celebrating 30 years in 2024, the 2025 Awards is all about our impact—a reflection on the history of the program and looking towards the future.
Dorsey sponsors the Awards because it furthers our core values of clients, community and colleagues. Inherent in these values is the recognition of the need to collaborate with its stakeholders. Dorsey believes contributing to the community is not only critical to our success but an obligation of our profession.