Seasoned Executive with extensive general management, business development, sales, and marketing experience across both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries including solar, manufacturing, Internet/online learning, and consumer products. Passionate leader that thrives on variety, new challenges, and fast pace. Expertise includes:• Visible leader within solar industry with extensive expertise and strong network of contacts• Successful at integrating solar into roofing companies• Recognized for “cracking the code” of selling solar to homebuilders• Ability to sell premium Building Integrated PV products • Outstanding track record developing and implementing strategies for new business initiatives and new product launches • Passion for building and managing high performance teams
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Executive Vice President, SolarCitadel Roofing And Solar May 2019 - PresentVacaville, Ca, UsLeading turn-key California roofing, solar, and energy storage contractor servicing small commercial, new construction, and existing homeowner markets.
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AdvisorOptivolt Sep 2024 - PresentSan Francisco, California, Us -
Founder & CeoSolar Roof Dynamics Jan 2013 - Dec 2024Davis, California, UsSolar Roof Dynamics is a premier distributor of solar roofing products. Combining extensive solar and roofing expertise, a strong commitment to innovation, and industry-leading products and services, Solar Roof Dynamics helps roofing contractors integrate solar into their businesses quickly and easily so their customers can enjoy the best possible solar installation. -
FounderDavis Green Drinks Feb 2013 - Dec 2018Davis Green Drinks is a social networking organization designed to bring together individuals that live and/or work in Davis, CA and are professionally focused on addressing sustainability and environmental issues. The goal of this group is to build community, grow professionally, and expand our business networks. Davis Green Drinks generally meets the first Thursday of every month at 5:30pm. There are no membership dues or other requirements to attend. http://www.greendrinks.org/CA/Davis
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ConsultantSolexel Jan 2013 - Feb 2013Milpitas, Ca, Us -
National Sales Director, Dow SolarDow Chemical 2010 - 2013Midland, Michigan, UsKey member of executive management team for Dow Solar, a strategic new business within Dow responsible for design, production, sales, and marketing of the DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles -
Executive Vice President, SolarPetersen Dean Inc. 2009 - 2010Fremont, Ca, Us• Key member of executive management team responsible for strategic vision, operations, and overall growth of company's solar business• Managed P&L for division responsible for selling solar to homebuilders -
Vice President, Solar DivisionPetersen Dean Inc. 2006 - 2009Fremont, Ca, Us• Launched solar division within established roofing company with primary focus on providing a turnkey solar and roofing solution to production homebuilders; first company in U.S. to offer turn-key solar and roofing solution• Developed and implemented company’s first marketing and public relations strategy, gaining national recognition for work through references in such publications as The Walt Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the San Jose Mercury News, and the San Francisco Chronicle• Established company as the forefront market leader in integrated roofing and solar solutions, thereby positioning company to be acquired by PetersenDean
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ConsultantSunpower Corp Mar 2006 - Jun 2006Richmond, California, Us• National study on market for solar in new residential construction -
Consultant / Vice President, Project DevelopmentClarum Homes 2004 - 2006Palo Alto, Ca, Us• Land acquisition and project development for leading Zero-Energy-Home production homebuilder -
Japan ConsultantTea Collection Apr 2005 - Jun 2005San Francisco, Ca, Us Developed strategic plan for Tea’s entry into the Japanese marketplace -
Senior Manager, Business DevelopmentSharp Electronics 2003 - 2004Montvale, Nj, Us• Led new business development for $100M U.S. division; developed and executed strategic business plan for company's entry into U.S. building integrated PV market. -
Vice President, Business DevelopmentKnowledge Universe 1999 - 2003• Oversaw strategic sales and corporate synergy across Knowledge Universe’s portfolio of K-12 education subsidiaries, including LeapFrog, Knowledge Learning Corporation, Ignite Learning, and K12.
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Regional Manager, Asia-PacificThe Walt Disney Company 1995 - 1997Burbank, Ca, Us• General business manager based in Japan for Disney subsidiary, Walt Disney Art Classics, with full P&L responsibility for $5M regional business -
Export ManagerKobe Steel 1992 - 1995• Managed 75+ international customer accounts, with annual sales totaling over $17 million, for leading manufacturing company of steel and non-ferrous metals
Aaron Nitzkin Education Details
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Stanford University Graduate School Of BusinessMaster Of Business Administration (Mba) -
Stanford UniversityEducation
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Indiana University BloomingtonEnglish Literature; East Asian Languages And Literature
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron Nitzkin
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Aaron Nitzkin works for Citadel Roofing And Solar
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Aaron Nitzkin's current role is Energetic Cleantech Executive.
What schools did Aaron Nitzkin attend?
Aaron Nitzkin attended Stanford University Graduate School Of Business, Stanford University, Indiana University Bloomington.
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