Jim Burness Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

National Car Charging (NCC) is leading the build out of America’s electric vehicle infrastructure bringing EV charging solutions to cities and companies big and small. National Car Charging (NCC) and its subsidiary Aloha Charge strive to make the transition to electric vehicles easy - offering the most reliable EV charging products and services at reasonable prices. Born in Colorado in 2011, today the company is the largest independent EV charging reseller and installer nationwide managing 8,000+ ports across 48 states, 1,100 clients and dozens of business channels (government, hospitality, multifamily, fleets/busing). NCC partners with highly vetted and reliable EV charging solutions from ChargePoint, Tritium, Kempower, Siemens, Delta, EVPassport, EVConnect, AmpUp, JuiceBar, Enel X, and Webasto. • EV charging strategy development & consulting services• Charging hardware & software solutions• Installation services including site evaluation & design• Maintenance & service • Grant & incentive guidance• Turnkey EV strategies & resolutionsMore information about NCC is available on our website – nationalcarcharging.com. Follow National Car Charging and Aloha Charge on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook for the latest product updates and industry trends. AWARDS2023 - ChargePoint Reseller of the Year2017 - Denver Business Journal names Jim Burness to the top 100 in Energy List

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

Hawaiian-based Aloha Charge offers top quality EV charging products at highly competitive prices with unparalleled local service. Aloha Charge is the Hawaii's leading distributor of electric vehicle charging equipment and installation services. Aloha Charge distributes ChargePoint, EV Box, Efacec, Webasto, as well as many other EV charging products. While we are primarily work with commercial business, we also service the residential market. On the commercial side, we work across a wide variety of channels including Multifamily Housing, Office/Commercial Properties, Universities, and Local Municipalities and we offer a wide range of Level 2 and DC charging options. We work with licensed master electricians and/or your in-house team throughout the installation process.

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ClearEnergy Inc. was the US division of Europe's ClearEnergy Group. The company distributed high-quality solar, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charging products. Brands represented included Sharp, Sovello, Yingli KACO, Enecsys, S:FLEX, and ChargePoint.For ClearEnergy I identified and executed new business opportunities including securing the only national distributorship for ChargePoint, the country's #1 commercial EV charging station manufacturer. During the launch process I became extremely well versed on the ChargePoint Network and all competitors. I've also developed and managed PPA projects.

SolSource was a solar integrator headquartered in Denver, offering a full range of services, including design and engineering, installation, finance, long-term operations and maintenance, and efficiency consultation.• Served as the company's representative on all public policy matters and the primary media contact• Responsible for sales and internal operations for a $12-million, 70-employee solar integrator• Created solar leasing program, including financial model and all necessary consumer and dealer agreements, documents, and procedures for launch• Re-engineered internal processes for substantially greater efficiency• Proposed multiple solar projects up to 5 Megawatts per client, including PPAs and leases• Cultivated relationships with new financial partners• Negotiated agreement to be exclusive solar provider for 20+ Denver-metro area Home Depot stores• Managed the company's Salesforce.com system• Developed a national expansion plan• Re-worked commission structure to encourage additional sales per salesperson• Conducted PR/ad agency review resulting in agency upgrade• Managed all marketing initiatives• Built company Facebook page and YouTube channel• Established and documented processes and best practices including development of Sales Standard Operating Procedures manual• Worked in conjunction with Director of Commercial Sales on large projects/RFPs• Rewrote and updated Employee Handbook• Performed complete insurance review resulting in a provider change and the addition of employee benefits• Testified at the Colorado State Legislature on three occasions during 2011 session

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Main Street Power is a solar PPA provider focused on the public sector.• Responsible for all internal operations for a rapidly growing national solar power developer, including Marketing/PR, HR, IT, Vendor Relations, and Compliance• Chief architect of proposals totaling over 25 Megawatts, valued at over $150 million• Developed and implemented new IT strategy resulting in dramatically reduced costs and increased accessibility, including new CRM system• Created and implemented marketing standards, developed marketing and PR plan• Strengthened intellectual property holdings and consolidated disparate online assets • Crafted new HR manual and staffing strategy• Initiated ITC Grant applications and other critical registrations

DealerMiles is the only company in the nation that gives car dealers the ability to award miles on numerous airlines as a loyalty/promotional tool.• Single-handedly launched and managed groundbreaking customer loyalty business from the ground up for 8+ years• Built sales to over $1 million annually with 7 employees• Negotiated deals with a number of Fortune 500 companies including a private-labeled program for General Motors• Created entire public relations and marketing strategy including press releases, B2B and B2C marketing materials, trade shows, and direct mail campaigns• Identified and tracked industry trends to ensure continuous improvement in program development• Implemented aggressive branding strategy resulting in quickly becoming nationally recognized in the industry• Developed all processes and procedures for maximum efficiency and effectiveness• Determined and implemented IT strategy including client database and interactive consumer and prospect/client websites • Collected, analyzed, and summarized quantitative and qualitative consumer survey data for client retention and solicitation

DriveOff.com allowed customers to buy and finance cars online.• Implemented and managed mission-critical strategic licensing partnerships with major corporations• Re-engineered CarMiles program to improve program effectiveness• Created financial models to determine potential of new projects• Designed new processes critical to the operation

Torrance, Ca, Us

• Increased district sales 15%+ from previous year• Consistently maintained one of the highest customer satisfaction levels in the country• Number one ranked district nationally in lease penetration and salesperson knowledge• Counseled dealers on marketing and promotion• Organized annual salesperson skills competition• Redesigned reports and presentations to dramatically improve office efficiency• Coordinated response to assist Grand Forks, ND dealership after devastating flood

• Aided customers in the purchase or lease of new cars in a high-service environment• Organized annual new car show bringing together dozens of clients and hundreds of customers

• Co-directed survey research projects including analysis of results and production of findings• Established procedures to review and approve advertising of automobile companies• Conducted competitive assessment of automobile brands resulting in the creation of new consulting contracts

Ba, Political Science

Mba, Business