In my role as Chief Operating Officer, I was fortunate to build and lead a team of the industry's finest professionals that comprise the Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Asset Management functions. I was responsible for both the efficiency of the entire organization and all operations involved in driving an awarded project to commercial operation and beyond. In late 2018 I was hired by General Electric to transform the ~50-person solar development division into an Independent Power Producer and sell it to the open market, which we successfully accomplished 2019 with the sale to BlackRock. I was responsible for establishing the processes, staffing plan, and digital infrastructure necessary across the entire project lifecycle. My leadership resulted in a compound annual growth rate of ~70%, culminating in over 300 completed projects nationwide and over 500 additional projects under development. I successfully managed the growth of the organization to over 250 employees creating a 3GW pipeline during one of the most challenging social/economic environments in history, resulting in billions of dollars of investment in new renewable energy projects.

VICE PRESIDENT of C&I and EPC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Led a team of professionals responsible for Nationwide Commercial & Industrial sector customer origination and project development for solar and battery storage projects as well as third party EPC/O&M business development for other long term asset owner clients. Additionally responsible for project acquisitions and structuring of co-development partnerships with select project developers for both wholesale power projects and behind-the-meter opportunities in strategic markets.

Member of an executive team engaged in the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of renewable power assets in the North American solar and wind sectors. Responsibilities included managing a team of industry leading professionals engaged in direct sales, structuring of financial products, as well as project development for commercial and industrial clients and wholesale power generation projects across the United States. Maintained relationships with, and led project acquisitions from, third party developers and EPCs, as well as contract negotiations, and market strategy. Closed the only acquisition in 2015 approved through Blackstone Investment Committee - $20.5M for 5 projects across New York State.

EVP 2013-2015Member of a three-person executive team that managed daily operations and built one of the most successful solar EPC companies in the United States at the time. Emphasis on managing nationwide utility and financial institution client relationships and leading market strategy across North America, as well as management of a team of business development all-stars that originated opportunities for M+W to provide EPC and O&M services for utility scale solar power projects. Responsible for coordinating internal cross-departmental resources as well as leading EPC contract budgeting and negotiations, while providing ongoing customer support as the project moved through construction to commissioning. Under my leadership, total EPC sales increased from $73M in 2012 to $154M, $235M, and to over $400M each year respectively. We sold Gehrlicher Solar America to M+W Group in 2013.SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 2012-2013Originated opportunities to provide EPC services and project development support for large commercial and utility scale photovoltaic projects across the Americas through a broad network of power industry relationships. Assess new market opportunities and execute on entry strategies. Specific emphasis on leading business development efforts in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and Georgia. Closed the US Subsidiary's largest single contract to date just 3 months after joining the company - 13MWs in New Jersey.

Led North American utility sector sales, strategy, and supply contract negotiation for one of the world’s largest photovoltaic module manufacturers at that time. Developed and maintained relationships with utilities, EPC companies, project developers, and IPPs that are active in the development and construction of utility scale solar projects for the generation of wholesale power commodities. Analyzed commercial and green-field development projects for potential Yingli Green Energy project financing opportunities with customers and partners.

Hired as the first employee on the East Coast to establish business activities for one of the most successful developers of utility scale solar projects in North America. Responsibilities included leading retail and wholesale solar power origination activities through the development of opportunities to construct merchant solar electric power plants in the Eastern U.S., managing a team responsible for building a pipeline of over 300MWs of viable utility scale projects across PJM. Led the development process for the entire life cycle for successfully contracted projects, defined regional strategy, worked with land owners and consultants to identify, and select sites for development, and maintained relationships with members of utilities, government, and regional partners as necessary to achieve company goals. Successfully completed a $21M (6MW) project in New Jersey with Macquarie Energy located on four ProLogis warehouses that was the largest merchant solar power facility in North America to be located on roof-tops.

Supported activities required to establish the U.S. headquarters of what was the world’s largest project development and finance company at the time, whose sole focus was on renewable energy. Responsibilities included: research, monitoring, and development of business opportunities for large commercial and utility scale solar electric power plants in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, coordinate and manage the development process for the entire project life cycle, modify existing corporate tools and procedures for implementation in U.S. activities, identify and coordinate the selection of new hires, as well as lead municipal, corporate, and utility sales activities. Played a lead role in the successful negotiation of the site lease and PPA for the 3 MW Exelon-Conergy Solar Energy Center in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, the first solar photovoltaic project to participate in the PJM wholesale power market.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2002-2007Established a renewable energy engineering and construction company that remains a dominant player in the New York State regional market. Hired and managed a staff of a dozen employees responsible for accounting, sales, marketing, training, engineering, construction, and scheduling, as well as directed multiple crews on all small commercial and residential installations of grid-tied and off-grid solar electric, wind, solar thermal, and ground source heat pump heating and cooling systems. Led utility scale wind project development activities throughout upstate NY targeted at Schools, Farms, and Municipalities. Personally achieved $1M in residential sales during the first year.