Jeffrey B. Cohen
VP Sales and Incoming CEOi-charging USA
Jeffrey B. Cohen serves as the Vice President of Sales and incoming CEO for i-charging USA based in The Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Jeff has built extensive knowledge and experience in eMobility and EV charging solutions spanning GE (2014-2016), ChargePoint (2017-2019), and Tritium (2020-2024) before joining i-charging USA (2025). Jeff has led large scale commercial charging infrastructure initiatives including: SSA Marine, Port of Long Beach, Revel Transit New York City, Pasadena Power and Light, BP Pulse (nationwide) and Class 8 fleet charging programs. Jeff earned his BA in Economics from The University of Rochester (NY), and holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (IL).
Jeffrey drives a 2023 Genesis GV60 Advanced All Wheel Drive.
Jeffrey B. Cohen’s Session(s):
11:55 am–12:40 pm | Thu, March 19, 2026
Public Charging Challenges & Opportunities
As cities and utilities race to expand access to public EV charging, the path forward is anything but one-size-fits-all. This session brings together municipal leaders and industry innovators to explore how communities of all sizes can navigate the complex—but rewarding—process of planning, funding, and deploying equitable public charging infrastructure. From small-city master plans to utility-scale strategies, panelists will share how they’re tackling common challenges to ensure public charging serves everyone, everywhere.
Featuring perspectives from the City of La Mesa, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, and i-charging, this discussion will dive into lessons learned from the front lines of implementation. Attendees will gain practical insights into grant application strategies, consultant and RFP management, equitable deployment models, and the role of innovative charging technologies in building resilient, accessible networks that meet both today’s and tomorrow’s mobility demands.
Key Takeaways:
- Best practices for small and mid-sized municipalities and utilities developing EV charging master plans
How to craft competitive grant applications and select the right partners for EV infrastructure projects - Approaches to community engagement and equity in public charging deployment
- Utility and technology strategies for scaling reliable, accessible public charging networks