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Jeff Scott
President & Founder
Jeff's passion for renewable energy, green building and efficiency began in the early nineties while studying architecture in Japan. During his seven year stay, Jeff came to understand and appreciate the Japanese philosophy of "task, not mass", modular scale and designing for people. He applauded the concept of building only what was needed, and using the environment to create the highest performance, low impact designs possible. This knowledge and passion eventually led Jeff to Colorado, where he utilized the same approach to found SolSource in 2004.
Linking his belief in sustainable design to strong environmental values and business skills, Jeff Scott is President of SolSource, one of Colorado's preeminent solar energy firms. SolSource is an engineering, procurement and construction firm, providing turnkey solar electric, heating and hot water systems for commercial, government, educational and residential customers. Jeff holds two B.A.s (Business and Computer Science) from Miami University of Ohio. He served as President of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society during 2008 and is a frequent speaker at energy and green building related events across the country.
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Jim Burness
Chief Operating Officer
Jim joins SolSource as COO after having served as COO for Main Street Power, a PPA provider and developer of large solar projects in Boulder. Prior to that, Jim was the founder and CEO of DealerMiles, a ground-breaking customer loyalty program. He is responsible for advertising and marketing, new business development, and building relationships with financial partners.
A native of San Francisco, Jim has a Bachelor's in Political Science from The Colorado College and an MBA from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Jim has visited all 50 states and particularly enjoys visiting national parks and touring state capitols.
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Sales Team
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Dave Lyskawa
Vice President of Sales
Dave joined SolSource in 2007 after having spent the majority of his career in the high-tech industry.
He has held key sales management positions with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), and Compaq Computer.
Dave also started a successful construction firm that provided green sustainable solutions for historic neighborhoods. Dave
earned his B.A. in Business from Western Michigan University. As Vice President of Sales for SolSource, Dave's role is to lead
the company's sales organization, expand its Colorado business, and ensure the success of our client projects.
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Brian Stern
Director of Commercial and Government Sales
Brian holds a BS in Marketing and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He joined SolSource in 2005 after studying photovoltaics for two years and working as an installer for a Western Mass. PV cooperative. In his experience at SolSource, Brian has played many crucial roles including that of installer, project manager, system designer, sales representative and manager. As Director of Commercial Development, Brian supports SolSource sales representative on all large commercial and government contracts. He is SolSource's go-to person for military contracts. |
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Mike Wilson
Solar Thermal Manager and Solar Consultant
Mike manages the company's Solar Hot Water division for both commercial and residential customers. He comes to SolSource with 18 years of advanced automotive repair and diagnosis experience, having been a master mechanic and instructor for Land Rover in Georgia and Colorado. Mike attended Georgia State University in Atlanta where he studied electrical engineering and classical guitar. A competitive athlete, Mike has competed in A Level beach volleyball, done two decades of technical rock climbing, and is a certified class 4 river raft guide. Before moving to Colorado in 1999, he lived in Atlanta for 35 years. Mike currently enjoys the 12-string acoustical guitar and is an experienced photographer. |
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Roger Alexander
Solar Consultant
Roger has over 25 years of experience in sales and customer service, most recently as the national sales manager for a high performance building products manufacturer. Roger co-founded and operated a successful construction business in Fort Collins, CO which he sold in 2003. He was elected to the Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association's Board of Directors in March 2009; the culmination of a three year effort by Roger and a dedicated group of PVREA members, the PV Pioneers. |
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Baba Newton
Green Product Business Development
Baba has been in the roofing industry for over five years and is a trained roofing estimator who is knowledgeable of the
variety of roofing products and green building solutions available. He is SolSource’s representative for the Eco-Shake product line, a wood shake
alternative made out of 100 percent recycled materials that can be used on both residential and commercial applications. Baba is a Colorado native
who earned a degree in graphic design from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. He is an avid snowboarder who loves camping, biking, rollerblading,
and being in the outdoors. |
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Dave Parker
SolarWall Manager
Dave heads the SolSource SolarWall division for commercial and institutional applications. Relocating from Chicago to Denver in 2006, Dave comes to the SolSource sales and design team with 10 years of healthcare marketing,
advertising and sales experience. Also a military veteran, Dave brings a wide range learning opportunities to SolSource. He has a
passion for solar that lead him to his first Solar PV class at Solar Energy International (SEI) in Paonia, CO. When Dave is not saving
the world one Solar PV system at a time, he can be found outdoors enjoying what Colorado has to offer especially ski-season weekends in
Steamboat Springs. |
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Bobby Dalton
Solar Consultant
As an installer for 2 years, and a SolSource lead installer for about 1 year, Bobby works closely with the sales team to assure that each photovoltaic system is sited and designed to maximize its power production. He earned a business degree from Regis University and is pleased to be working for a renewable energy company. Bobby is passionate
about outdoor sports. He was a ski racer who currently skis whenever possible and a competitive sailor. |
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Chris Ebersberg
Solar Consultant
Chris joined the SolSource team in 2009 bringing with him 25 years of sales and marketing experience. Chris has been consulting in the
Solar Energy industry since 2003 and also serves as an alternative energy department instructor at Red Rocks Community College. In addition to
this Chris holds a Class A General Contractors License. As a third generation Colorado native, former ski instructor, and proud father, Chris is
dedicated to the future of Colorado and thoroughly enjoys the lifestyle in this fine State. In his spare time Chris volunteers for several family
programs assisting young adults with recovery issues. |
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Steve Gabel
Solar Consultant
Steve joined SolSource in early 2010 with experience in the Denver/Boulder metro solar industry selling residential and commercial installations.
He grew up in New England, earning a Geology degree from University of Maine, migrated to Colorado, then earned his MBA from the University of Colorado.
His experience includes design/build residential in-fill projects and historic renovations and has worked in Account Management/Business Development and
Sales roles with Direct Marketing clients and in the Solar Industry. Steve is involved in numerous community groups dealing with alternative energy,
and sustainability. He has lived in Boulder for 30+ years with his wife and two daughters, and enjoys mountain biking, skiing the back bowls, hiking,
climbing, running, and looks forward to his next session of longboard waves in the Pacific. |
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James "JT" Trujillo
Solar Project Manager
JT has extensive experience in project management for complex commercial jobs. Larger projects he has been involved in include the National
Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), Denver's Ocean Journey, Denver's Coor's Stadium, and the solar photovoltaic array at Denver International Airport.
He has also installed solar PV systems internationally, including in the Netherlands at the American Embassy in the Hague. JT is Colorado born
and has studied green building at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He has been in the construction industry since 1979. |
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Construction Team
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Paul Hopkins
PV System Designer and Estimator
Paul joined SolSource in 2006, and works in our Denver office. He has an electrical engineering background with
over five years of construction experience. His role with the company has continued to expand from Lead Installer
to Project Superintendent to Project Manager. His current role allows SolSource to accurately price projects and
deliver them on time and on budget. Paul is a CoSEIA and OSHA certified PV and Solar Thermal Installer. His
responsibilities include supporting all technical and integration issues, drafting all submittal drawings,
coordinating with architects and engineers, assisting in procurement, and general project management. Paul is also
SolSource’s safety trainer for both NABCEP and OSHA requirements and conducts regular training sessions for
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Richard Tomlin
Master Electrician
Richard manages SolSource’s electrical department and crews, overseeing the quality and safety of the electrical
installations for all of the company’s solar PV installations. An electrician with over 20 years of commercial
electrical installation work and system integration experience, Richard joined SolSource in 2008 bringing his
well-developed relationships with suppliers and manufacturers of electrical equipment to our company. Richard
guides the specification of electrical service equipment and oversees all electrical installation and safety
practices by our local partners. Richard covers the state for SolSource installations and has lived in Colorado
since 1979. When not connecting electrical systems, Richard enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. |
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Dave Morey
Systems Designer and Draftsman
David handles the production of construction documents for SolSource Inc. including the layouts for all solar arrays, site plans, shade analysis,
concept drawings, and renderings. He is a recent transplant to Colorado from Florida, where he previously worked as a senior CAD designer for a large
architecture firm . He has also handled commercial design for educational facilities, fire stations and custom homes. When not working, David enjoys
hiking, biking, and computers. |
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Tom Carr
Solar Thermal Project Manager
Tom began working at SolSource in October 2008 as a PV Installer after attending photovoltaic Design and Installation classes at SEI in the
Summer of 2008. Hew took on the responsibility of coordinating warehouse inventory and parts management working closly with SolSource project
managers to make sure that we had materials to install. In early 2009 Tom started the Solar Thermal installation division and was Promoted to
Project Manager for the Solar Thermal division in the Fall of 2009. When he is not on the job he is an avid skier and plays the Upright Bass
professionally in the band Mountain Holler — traditional bluegrass with altitude. |
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Jarrid Erwin
Assistant Systems Designer and Draftsman
Jarrid started working for SolSource as a PV installer in the Summer of 2009. After just a month working with the installation team he made the
transition into the office as a system designer. Currently he is responsible for production of construction documents including the solar array
and SolarWall layouts, site plans, shade analysis, concept drawings, and renderings. He has 8 years of previous experience in architectural
drafting of custom and semi-custom homes, production homes, and residential high rise developments. Jarrid moved to Colorado 4 years ago from
Florida where he was born and raised. When not working, he enjoys fishing, camping, four wheeling, snowboarding. |
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Installation Team
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Martin Armando Vazquez
Lead Installer
Armando is a senior lead installer who has extensive experience installing residential, commercial, and institutional solar
systems for SolSource. He has been with the company since March 2008 and works with all major manufacturers of solar PV panels
and inverters. His experience includes systems in the 3 kW to 10 kW range, and installing SolarWall solar thermal collectors.
Armando is originally from Mexico City where he grew up caring for horses on his Grandfather's ranch. A Colorado resident since 1994,
Armando enjoys going to rodeos whenever he gets a chance. |
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Jason Wheeler
Lead Installer
Jason serves as a lead installer for SolSource Energy Solutions where he manages crews on solar PV
projects. He works on both residential and commercial projects and recently returned from a tile roof installation for the
company in Arizona. Jason was promoted to lead installer not long ago, and says he has greatly benefited from SolSource's
in-house technology training. A native Coloradoan, Jason has a fondness for basketball and ping pong.
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Adam Meyer
Lead Electrician
As SolSource’s lead electrician, Adam is responsible hooking up inverters on residential, commercial, and government solar installations,
installing energy-efficient lighting and inspecting all SolSource installations. An electrician for three years, Adam was doing commercial electrical work in Arizona before joining
SolSource in 2008. Prior to being an electrician, he was a banker who fortunately shifted to renewable energy. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in
business and recreation management at Arizona State University in Tempe. Adam loves the outdoors and is an avid fly fisherman who even goes fly
fishing in the winter and has fly fished at the headwaters of the Grand Canyon. One of his most memorable spots are the aqua water falls in
Havasupi Canyon in the Grand Canyon. |
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Eric Opela
Solar Hot Water Lead Installer
Eric is a NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer ™, with over 20 years of experience working with renewable energy technologies including
solar thermal, solar electric, and energy efficient construction. Also trained in traditional building and repair
techniques, Eric enjoys helping to build a new generation
of renewable energy. In his duties as the Solar Hot Water Lead Service technician, Eric brings over five years experience in troubleshooting,
repair, and rebuilding of old and other manufacturer systems. Eric moved to Colorado in 1993 for the beautiful landscape and camping and joined the SolSource Team in early 2010. |
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Jason Niles
Electrician
Jason serves as an electrician for SolSource. His responsibilities include assisting the lead electricians with all electrical aspects of
installling photovoltaic systems. His work includes the inverters, disconnects, running conduit, pulling wire, and establishing system grounding.
Jason appreciates working in the solar industry for its environmental benefits. When he is not installing electrical systems, he enjoys
snowboarding, playing football, hiking, and camping. |
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Steven Toth
Journeyman Electrician
Steven works at Solsource as a journeyman electrician in the electrical installation of solar systems. He has been an electrician for seven years,
and takes pride in every SolSource installation with which he is involved with. Steve's hobbies include automotive work, as well as spending time with his
family. |
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Peter Minchna
Installer
Additional details coming soon. |
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Steve Stedillie
Lead Installer
As a Colorado Native, Steve grew up in Sedalia, CO a beautiful small town on the edge of Pike National Forest. He
received his B.A. in Biology with an emphasis in Botany. Steve’s fascination with the conversion of light energy from the sun into chemical energy, which takes place in photosynthesis, led him to pursue knowledge in the conversion of that same light energy into electricity. He began installing PV systems with Solsource in early 2009 and has become a Lead Installer in the Spring of 2010. In addition, he now has experience installing
solar hot water systems, SolarWalls, Solarsheats and Solar Light Tubes. When not working, he enjoys being outside hiking, climbing 14ers,
snowboarding, and his passion... fly-fishing. |
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Administrative Team
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Meghan Christiansen
Controller and Office Manager
Meghan manages a number of financial matters for SolSource Inc and SolSource Energy Solutions.
Areas of responsibility include human resource matters, vendor relations, and office management. Meghan brings to
SolSource her experience as a City Planner with several municipalities and as an Entitlements Coordinator in the
design and construction industry. She has a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado
in Denver and a Bachelor’s Degree in economics from Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Meghan was born in New
Orleans, grew up in Dallas, and been living in Colorad since 1977. She has three children, ages 9, 15 and 18. An
avid hiker and camper, she has traveled to Alaska four times and has been both North of the Artic Circle and South
of the Tropic of Cancer. |
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Kristel Puryear
Rebate Manager
Kristel handles all of SolSource’s rebate programs for both residential and commercial customers. She has been
working with SolSource since 2006 and manages the rebate filling for SolSource customers working with Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy,
Colorado Springs Utilities, and other utilities throughout Colorado. Kristel is a native of Colorado and is the mother of four
children ranging in age from 6 to 17. She is an active quilter who on most weekends is creating a new blanket or reading a good
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