Mary Hensley, President & Owner
Mary brings over 27 years of experience in the natural gas industry, with a proven track record of serving commercial, industrial, and governmental customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. A founding partner of Enspire, Mary has built her career on delivering tailored, reliable energy solutions while navigating a dynamic and evolving marketplace.
Mary began her career at Pepco Energy Services, where she advanced through roles in marketing analysis, gas scheduling, and regional sales. Her early hands-on experience included managing nominations and balancing across 17 different LDCs and pipelines, as well as structuring natural gas supply for industrial and governmental accounts. She later joined Compass Energy as Manager of Business Development, where she was instrumental in expanding the company’s footprint behind Virginia Natural Gas and Columbia Gas of Virginia.
In 2005, Mary co-founded Enspire Energy, which quickly became one of the leading natural gas suppliers in Virginia, serving Fortune 500 companies, manufacturers, and government institutions. After a successful acquisition by Shell Energy North America in 2009, Mary joined Shell’s industrial sales team, where she managed complex contract negotiations and long-term supply pricing strategies for large-scale accounts, including federal government agencies.
In 2014, Mary led the re-launch of Enspire Energy in response to growing demand for a more localized, customer-focused approach to energy supply. Today, she continues to guide the company’s growth and strategic direction, ensuring that Enspire delivers competitive, transparent, and flexible natural gas solutions that allow customers to focus on what they do best.
Mary has a degree in International Affairs from the University of Mary Washington.
Christina Sheppard, Manager of Marketing & Origination
Christina Sheppard serves as Manager of Marketing & Origination at Enspire Energy, bringing more than 15 years of natural gas industry experience and a deep understanding of market dynamics, pricing strategies, and regulatory frameworks across the Eastern U.S. Since joining Enspire in March 2023, she has been instrumental in developing tailored supply solutions for commercial and industrial clients throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and South Carolina.
Christina’s career has spanned roles in both operations and pricing, with direct experience working across more than ten major interstate pipelines. Her analytical approach and attention to tariff structures allow her to design competitive and customized offers that align with customer objectives and evolving market conditions.
Prior to her current role in Origination, Christina supported Dominion Energy’s natural gas fleet operations, further reinforcing her commitment to precision, reliability, and client service. Known for her market insight and strong industry relationships, she helps clients make informed decisions and implement strategic, value-driven energy solutions.
Melissa Griffith, Director of Operations
Melissa Griffith brings over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry. With a strong background in utility and pipeline operations, Melissa has played a key role in optimizing supply strategies, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the company’s expansion across the industrial sector.
Throughout her career, Melissa has built a reputation for strategic planning, attention to detail, and the ability to cultivate long-term relationships with both suppliers and high-value customers. Since joining Enspire, she has been a driving force behind the company’s growth, helping to scale operations while maintaining a strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence.
Melissa holds a B.S. from Radford University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. In addition to her leadership role at Enspire, she is actively involved in mentoring women in the energy industry and serves on the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, where she supports programs that make a lasting impact in the community.
Victoria Duffer, Director of Finance
Victoria brings more than 20 years of experience in the regulated natural gas industry. Since joining Enspire in 2016, she has played a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategy while also supporting sales to commercial, industrial, and government accounts across Southeastern Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Victoria began her career at Virginia Natural Gas, a local distribution company, where she spent 12 years in roles of increasing responsibility. Her early work in commercial sales and distribution system design focused on onboarding new customers and driving usage among existing accounts. She was later promoted to Industrial Account Executive, managing a portfolio of large-scale industrial and government clients. During her tenure, she successfully expanded pipeline infrastructure and services, resulting in a $2.5 million increase in annual margins.
With a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and commercial sides of the natural gas market, Victoria brings a balanced, strategic perspective to Enspire’s operations. She holds a B.S. in Communications from Old Dominion University and is recognized for her ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver financial results.
Amanda Nypaver, Manager of Operations
Amanda has been a key member of the Enspire Energy team for nine years, bringing a combination of technical precision and customer service excellence to her role as Manager of Operations. She plays an essential part in the natural gas scheduling team, overseeing both pipeline and local distribution company (LDC) nominations across a broad network of Mid-Atlantic utilities.
Amanda began her career in the energy sector as an Operations Analyst at Enspire, where she built a strong foundation under the guidance of the company’s founders. Her hands-on experience and deep familiarity with operational processes have made her a reliable source of insight and consistency in the fast-moving natural gas market.
Before joining Enspire, Amanda worked in the fishing and tourism industry, where she honed her customer service skills and ability to manage high-pressure situations. She is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in Psychology, and is known for her attention to detail, adaptability, and steady leadership under pressure.
Kimberly Cataulin, Operations Analyst
Kimberly supports key operational functions, market analysis, and cross-team coordination to ensure efficient service delivery. She has been with Enspire for over two years and brings a well-rounded skill set shaped by her background in financial services and client relationship management.
Before joining Enspire, Kim served as a Portfolio Manager at Gateway Financial Solutions and as an Underwriter at ABNB Federal Credit Union. These roles helped develop her strengths in analysis, process improvement, and customer-focused execution.
At Enspire, Kim works closely with suppliers, utilities, and internal teams to manage nominations, monitor market indicators such as weather and pricing indexes, and contribute to strategies that enhance operational performance and service reliability.
She holds a B.A. in Finance and Management from Old Dominion University.
Cristin Bundy, Sales Manager
Cristin brings over 15 years of natural gas industry experience to her role as Sales Manager at Enspire Energy, where she focuses on serving industrial and commercial clients with customized, cost-effective energy solutions. Since joining the company, Cristin has applied her deep market knowledge and consultative approach to help large-volume customers manage price risk, increase operational efficiency, and navigate complex procurement decisions.
Prior to Enspire, Cristin spent 16 years at APPI Energy, where she specialized in retail natural gas procurement, partner relationship management, and internal training program development. Her expertise includes evaluating emerging market opportunities, ensuring client regulatory compliance, and building long-term partnerships grounded in transparency and value.
Cristin is a Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), a designation awarded by the Association of Energy Engineers, and an active member of The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA). Known for her analytical mindset and strategic problem-solving, she brings a thoughtful, customer-first perspective to every engagement.
Kelly Clark, Customer Coordination Manager
With more than 20 years of customer service experience and over eight years at Enspire Energy, Kelly Clark brings a steady, knowledgeable presence to every client interaction. As Customer Coordination Manager, she oversees the onboarding of new customers, manages accounts receivable and payable, monitors credit activity, and coordinates customer-facing events that strengthen long-term relationships.
Kelly’s background includes 14 years at Progressive Auto Insurance, where she built a strong foundation in client service and operational efficiency. She holds a degree in Marketing from Longwood University and brings both analytical discipline and a relationship-focused mindset to her work.
Her broad understanding of customer needs, financial processes, and internal operations makes her a consistent and trusted resource within the company and with Enspire’s industrial and manufacturing clients.