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IREON new member profile: Chaim Orzel

Chaim Orzel

Name: Chaim Orzel

Title: President

Company: Orzel Energy Solutions LLC

Address: 276 Fifth Ave., Suite 704-3062, New York, NY

What year did you join ireon: 2025

Birthplace: Queens, NY

Education: Johns Hopkins University

First job: Intern at LPL Financial

First job in real estate or allied field: I started Orzel Energy Solutions LLC in 2019.

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am the president of Orzel Energy Solutions LLC. We provide energy contracts that help businesses manage their energy costs. Orzel Energy Solutions is active in the current jurisdictions.

• Electricity: CT, IL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX 

• Gas: AL, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, WV

For gas, there might be limitations in certain states.

We plan to be adding MA, NH, Washington DC, and VA in late 2025.

One fun fact about you is: I have a good sense of humor (sometimes).

Two words to describe your work environment: Methodical and focused

Three things on your bucket list: Swim with dolphins, visit the UAE and see the Panama Canal.

Favorite streaming series: “Suits”

Favorite movie: Bourne series

Favorite book: “Winning the Losers Game” by Charles Ellis

Favorite vacation destination: Florida

If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but NOT related to you) who would it be and where would you go? Elon Musk

Rules to live by in business: Be truthful and upfront

What is your DREAM job? I love what I currently do.

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