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Alex Blackmer | Chief Executive Officer & Co-Owner

Nick specializes in non-residential project sourcing, analysis, development, and structured finance, while building strategic partnership alliances. He contributes a diverse background and passion for solar and energy efficiency (since 2008) built upon a lengthy business to business professional career. He has lead efforts in over 185 operational solar projects in ten states, encompassing nearly 16MW. Nick is the former Board Chair of the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA), the solar and storage trade organization in Colorado. He is also the former president of New Energy Colorado (NECO) an educational non-profit that manages the Metro Denver Green Homes Tour and Solar CitiSuns.

Nick Perugini | Vice President & Co-Owner

EMAIL: Jes.Rawley@SolarisEnergy.com

Jes is a Financial and Business Operations professional with 15 years’ experience in start-ups, social enterprise, small business, and non-profits. Her expertise is in financial and business planning, legal and risk management, systems and process implementation, accounting, and general business operations. Jes focuses on building and capitalizing impact-driven companies. Prior to joining Solaris Energy, Jes served as the Finance and Operations Director for SourceOne Holdings, guiding the company through all the financial, operational, and legal aspects of building a new company.

Jessica Rawley | Chief Financial Officer & Co-Owner

Nick Francis | Director of Project Operations and Development
EMAIL: Nick.Francis@SolarisEnergy.com

Nick has worked in community development for over ten years serving as the Executive Director of a community development corporation outside of Washington DC and as an Economic Development Specialist for a nonprofit in Arizona. In 2015, he completed a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Solutions from the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. He has since worked on air pollution projects in Detroit and climate action initiatives in Northern Colorado.

Nick Francis | Director of Project Operations and Development

EMAIL: Janna.Shaw@SolarisEnergy.com

Janna is passionate about climate action and made it her career. She has previously held positions in communications, outreach, education and program management for local government and non-profits focusing on climate change and sustainability. She graduated with high honors from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Natural Resource Environmental Communication and from University of Colorado (CU Denver) with an MBA in Managing for Sustainability. She was the Vice Chair of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society board for 4 years and currently holds seats on Governor Polis’s Pollution Prevention and the CU Denver School of Business Managing for Sustainability Advisory Boards. She is also a Delegate for the Biennials for the Americas Youth Congress for Sustainable Americas and a mentor for the Denver Youth Sustainability Advisory Board.

Janna Shaw | Transaction Manager | Director of Communications & Corporate Development

EMAIL: John.Street@SolarisEnergy.com

John Street | Senior Project Development Director

EMAIL: Hunter.Edberg@SolarisEnergy.com

Hunter's experience in the solar industry has ranged all the way from installing 5 MW tracking arrays in Minnesota to getting his Master's of Environmental Management degree in Colorado while co-leading Solarize Gunnison County. He's taken a number of classes with Solar Energy International, was a co-author on an energy study of municipalities in Colorado, built a solar powered ice fishing trailer for Bemidji State University, and helped establish Clean Energy Financing districts in Northern Minnesota. When he's not working on solar projects, you'll find him out hunting, fishing, and enjoying the great outdoors of the Colorado Rockies.

Hunter Edberg | Lead Project Developer

EMAIL: Adam.Burke@SolarisEnergy.com

Adam has worked in the installation and service side of the solar industry for over 10 years. Having installed over 500 total PV systems in both the residential and commercial space, Adam brings an experienced insight into problem solving a wide variety of PV production issues that may arise during the lifetime of a PV system. Having the experience of both Installation and Service Manager for a local solar installation company, Adam enjoys communicating with EPC's to get site issues fixed in a timely manner. Having been born and raised in Colorado, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys outdoors and in the mountains as much as possible. You will also find him enjoying a round of golf on the weekends with close friends, all while keeping a close eye on his Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets, and Avalanche.

Adam Burke | Asset Manager

EMAIL: Shaun.Laughlin@SolarisEnergy.com

Shaun Laughlin | VP, Strategic Partnerships

Join our team

We are always looking for smart, dedicated, experienced, and fun people to join our team. If you think you fit the bill, please contact us via info@SolarisEnergy.com. Thank you!

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