
CEO | Independent Board Member
Stephen Chen is the co CEO of Forza Energy, a fuel and energy services company delivering heating oil and diesel across the New York metro area. Stephen brings a track record of turning around and scaling businesses across public and private markets. He has led companies through growth, restructuring, and capital raises. Guided by Quaker faith and Masonic values, Stephen emphasizes value-based leadership, stewardship, and long-term partnerships. With Forza, he is building a technology-driven platform, focusing on automation, compliance, and customer reliability. His vision is to position Forza as a leading partner for property managers and commercial operators navigating the complexities of today’s energy market.
phunware.com
burklandassociates.com
jpmorgan.com
New York, New York, United States
Executive
Forza Energy
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Aug 2025 - Present
Board Member
Phunware
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Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
Fractional CFO
Founders First Capital Partners
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Feb 2024 - Jun 2024
CFO
Burkland
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• Contract
May 2022 - Oct 2023
Specialty Finance
Hudson International Ventures
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2016
Leveraged Finance Specialist
Oppenhimer Of North America
Nov 2008 - Feb 2012