Ener-Core, Inc. announced that Ian C. Copeland, former Senior Vice President of Bechtel, was appointed to the Board of Directors effective December 1, 2014 thus increasing the membership to six directors. Ian, who retired from Bechtel at the end of 2012, brings over 25 years of global experience in developing, financing and managing world-class projects and companies in the power, rail, water and mining markets. During his tenure with Bechtel he served as President of the Fossil Power, Communications and Renewable Power businesses and Managing Director of Bechtel Enterprises.

Previously he held senior management positions with Wärtsilä Corporation and Hannon Armstrong & Company.