Power in the back office┬áHaving robust technology is vital to the gas or electricity retailer that wants to keep its customers, Commerce EnergyÔÇÖs Mark Podorsky tells John OÔÇÖHanlon. Commerce Energy Group provides energy to both commercial and retail customers. Its headquarters and customer service team are based in Costa Mesa, California, but its operation team is located in Dallas, Texas, which is where I caught up with Mark Podorsky, vice president of operations.