Josh Howes, Chief Executive Officer – Walker Blue, LLC

Josh Howes is a Professional Engineer licensed in all 50 states and has been an advocate and leader in all things related to the energy tax code since 2011. He is the CEO of Walker Blue, LLC, a national leader in energy tax incentives and energy engineering, specializing in 179D and 45L tax certifications, ITC, domestic content, and prevailing wage compliance.

Josh was born and raised in Kentucky. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, he and his wife Becky moved back to Louisville, where they raised their five children. They now go by Bibi and Poppy to three wonderful grandchildren. Josh and Becky also own Watch Hill Proper, the largest American Whiskey bar in the world which earned a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2026. In their free time, they enjoy traveling and CrossFit together.