Solar project developer and consultant focusing on large scale solar projects ranging from 1 MW-100 MW.

Advise clients on solar project development strategy in Maine and Greater New England to bring projects to NTP or all the way through construction to COD. • Actively permitting solar projects in New England ranging in size from 3-50 MW • Coordinate electrical, civil, GIS, wildlife, visual and cultural partners • Optimize site plan layout to to reduce complicated permitting risk

Advise clients on solar project development strategy in Maine and Greater New England.

Oversee Northeast operations team and projects ranging from 1-5MW. Work directly with our development and design team to build the most cost-effective and efficient projects. Our work ranges from greenfield to brownfield development, and our clients included nationally ranked solar project owner/operators, schools, non-profits, utilities, small businesses, and even private landowners looking to spread community solar projects in their own town. In depth knowledge of how to implement all stages of a project including the initial siting and civil engineering, permitting, zoning considerations, procurement, project installation, and interconnection.

My job is to lead through influence. This means leading out front, not from behind. It means building relationships and trust.-Oversee and execute strategic planning initiatives related to grid-tied and off-grid solar divisions-Work closely with project manager and installation crews to execute a streamlined project -Evaluate job profitability, inventory management, and sales tracking-Coordinate weekly reporting to business owner-Meet with commercial customers to discuss best fit solar solutions for their business, specifically related to the financial structure of the deal-Produce simple ROI spreadsheets allow customers to understand the full impact and value of a solar energy system-Build strategic alliances with financing partners-Evaluate implementation of latest technology trends and options-Recently joined UN Micro-Grids Working Group to support our international projects and consultingSuccess is rarely a linear path, but I attribute our success to maintaining a bigger vision of excellence in all that we do.

While serving as CEO, I also lead any international solar projects that we decide to take on. The role initially came about from facilitating a micro grid solar installation on a clinic in Haiti (2012) while also helping to plan a micro grid solar system in Kenya (2013) on a school. We use innovative yet simple tools like Google Docs to share data from the solar systems with our in-country partners. Currently in the works is a plan to double the size of the solar system in Haiti to accommodate for their yearly growth.Next steps: Consider how we can assist in the deployment of solar entrepreneurs in developing countries. How can solar and business increase income, safety, and job security for the bottom of the pyramid?

Facilitated all marketing initiatives and built long-term relationships with customers, local community, and global partners. Planned a variety of events with local businesses to find mutually beneficial partnership opportunities such as our co-branded "Solar for Farms" events with Tractor Supply. Interfaced with lobbying staff at Pennsylvania State Capital to promote new solar legislation.

Provided best-in-class installation services for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Assisted with racking assembly, DC and AC wiring, solar modules layout and installation, inverter mounting, and online monitoring setup. Endured all weather types to complete projects on time and to code enforced specifications.While sweating it out on the roof, it was the best way for me to enter into the solar industry from the ground up.

Taught high school sophomores descriptive and expository writing skills, textual analysis strategies, and grammar. Hand- picked to write and implement new project-based learning curriculum focused on media arts. Pioneered new student-centered technologies including a class website and social networking platform. Collaborated closely with other sophomore teachers. Wore second hat as a dorm parent to assist and encourage boys living with me.

Professional Colorado whitewater rafting guide and instructor on class III-V rapids. Got paid a few bucks to have fun, get in shape, make life long friends, and experience our rivers in ways that many would never understand. Ideal summer job. I cut my teeth on these rivers to build my understanding of leadership, resilience, and team work.Noah's Ark has continued to inspire me. Take a look at a recent promotional video.