A Unique Story

“Clay Bridges is an appreciation for the local resources we need to thrive in a sustainable, developing community.”

Clay and Bridges have several layers of meaning that are close to the heart and bring the story of this firm full circle.

Anthony always looked up "Opa", his grandfather, and knew that the values imparted onto him would be carried along in every aspect of his life, personally and professionally. As Anthony's first entrepreneurial venture, Clay Bridges pulls two locations in the U.S. that hold special meaning to his relationship with Opa. CLAY PITTS ROAD in East Northport, New York is where Anthony learned the value of hard work. Whether it was woodworking, gardening, or riding the John Deere, the whole family had big smiles on their faces as this quality time defined the 1990s. TWIN BRIDGES, California was the long time summer getaway for generations. Opa’s father-in-law was an engineer for Shell and built a log cabin at Lake Tahoe, secluded in the mountains, and a serene place to breath the mountain air and appreciate the beauty of our natural environment.

Clay has a historical significance in supply chains. In Mesopotamia circa 4000 BC, clay was discovered to be incredibly versatile due to its plasticity. By mixing clay with water, it could be molded into bricks, sun-dried, and used for the construction of temples and city walls. Clay enabled Mesopotamia to flourish and led to incredible structures such as the Chogha Zanbil, one of the few remaining ziggurats in the world. If you think about this from a resource availability perspective, clay was an early example of localized supply chain!

Today, local businesses play a vital role in creating strong, reactive supply chains. Just as in Mesopotamia, modern industrial projects need goods, materials, and services on-time and of high quality to stay on schedule. As the world economy fluctuates, this is the opportunity for buyers to return to the grassroots of their business model and cultivate the strengths of the communities in which they work. The only way to harness the power of community is by building bridges!

Clay Bridges is an appreciation for the local resources we need to thrive in a sustainable, developing community. Opa's values lead us with a thoughtful attitude and eagerness to support individuals and businesses as they look to grow beyond their current form.

Meet Your Consultant

Anthony “AJ” Negrelli

AJ’s career spans leadership roles in prominent organizations within the renewable energy sector. Prior to founding Clay Bridges, he served as a Supply Chain Development Specialist at TotalEnergies, where he played a pivotal role in developing localization strategies for multi-billion-dollar offshore wind projects. His efforts included fostering supplier engagement, originating strategic alliances with non-profits, and managing consulting contracts. ​He also worked as a Senior Associate at The Renewables Consulting Group, where he designed project schedules, developed supply chain databases, and assessed global ports for offshore wind operations. ​

AJ began his career with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (formerly Siemens Wind Power), where he honed his expertise in technical project management, construction cost forecasting, and operational efficiency. His contributions included leading cross-functional teams, managing wind turbine installation tasks, and designing data analysis dashboards for cost optimization. ​

AJ holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Science in Management of Sustainable Development from the Technical University of Denmark. Based in New York City, AJ continues to leverage his extensive market knowledge and international project delivery experience to drive economic development and create opportunities for local businesses.

In the Wild

  • Two men in business suits sitting on stage chairs participating in a panel discussion at the IPF24 Sea Change conference, with a large dark blue banner behind them displaying the event name and logos.

    IPF 2024

    Anthony was invited to speak on a panel at the International Partnering Forum in New Orleans, Louisiana in the spring of 2024. Formed as a “fireside chat”, Anthony updated attendees on the state of Attentive Energy’s project, while also touching on supply chain access for interested vendors.

  • Group of ten diverse professionals in business attire posing for a photo in a restaurant or conference space with a banner behind them reading 'National Supplier Diversity Institute'.

    Amplifying Supplier Diversity

    After speaking on a panel with the National Supplier Diversity Institute (2023), Anthony networked and reconnected with the Local Content crew (pictured). The event amplified efforts to diversify offshore wind supply chains in New Jersey.

  • Four smiling people taking a selfie outdoors in a parking lot on a cloudy day, with residential houses in the background.

    Attentive Energy Engages the community

    Anthony and team members visiting the Paulsboro, New Jersey senior center, to discuss the environmental and societal impacts of offshore wind. The discussion included a technical Q&A of the functionality of Attentive Energy’s proposed wind farm, which would serve the immediate community.

  • A man wearing a hard hat with a headlamp, safety glasses, and a high-visibility vest, taking a selfie from below in what appears to be an industrial or confined space with pipes and rails.

    Auditing a wind turbine, shot from the interior

    During an exciting visit to an onshore wind farm in the U.S., Anthony was asked to perform and insurance audit on the exterior and interior (pictured) of the turbine, itself. The audit emphasized technical performance and quality control.

  • A man in business attire standing in front of a large wind turbine blade being tested at the Wind Technology Testing Center in Massachusetts.

    Blade Testing Facility Site Visit

    Attending an unveiling of the largest blade ever created, intended for offshore use on the GE Haliade-X wind turbine.

  • Three engineers in high-visibility jackets and safety helmets standing on an aircraft carrier deck, smiling and pointing, with the large aircraft fuselage in the background.

    teammates on the open sea

    Anthony, and his colleagues from the Siemens Graduate Program, enjoying a day on the jobsite. Graduates in the program were rotated between three disciplines of their choice, over the course of two years. Anthony worked on the Engineering team, the Construction team, and the Bid Development team.

  • A man with a beard and blue headscarf taking a selfie on an offshore platform, saluting with his right hand, with wind turbines visible in the ocean behind him.

    The First Wind Turbine Climb

    Anthony giving the camera a salute, from the deck of the Siemens Gamesa 6MW wind turbine, off the shore of the United Kingdom. As the first onsite job for Anthony’s résumé, this experience was foundational to his supply chain knowledge.