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Since 2012, we’ve been on a mission to make clean energy affordable and accessible to everyone under the sun.
Who We Are
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.
We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through the groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.
Solar Landscape has deployed more than 400 megawatts of renewable energy projects – totaling over $1 billion in capital investment – and leased 100+ million square feet of commercial rooftops. The company was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.
We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar Power Purchase Agreements to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program.
Solar Landscape is on a mission to make clean energy accessible and affordable to everyone under the sun.
Leadership
Meet the team making clean energy accessible and affordable to all.
Shaun Keegan
Founder & CEOTogether with co-founder Corey Gross, Shaun Keegan started Solar Landscape in 2012 by installing solar panels on commercial rooftops. Today, Solar Landscape is a national company that provides solar energy at a discount to thousands of households. As CEO, Shaun leads Solar Landscape's growth and partnership strategies. Using his experience building Solar Landscape from a solar installer to owner and operator of more than 200 megawatts of solar energy, Shaun has connected America’s commercial real estate leaders with solutions that achieve ESG goals, promote community engagement and drive client customer revenue. He has a longstanding personal interest in social justice issues and co-founded the company to enable his employees to create meaningful careers and support their families for the long-term.
Corey Gross
Founder & COOCorey is passionate about delivering the benefits of clean energy to the communities that need it most. Since founding Solar Landscape with Shaun Keegan in 2012, Corey has shaped the company’s operations into a best-in-class team of 130 in-house professionals. From Procurement to Project Management to Operations and Maintenance, Corey’s team oversees every detail with precision, ensuring that Solar Landscape’s reputation for quality work is upheld at each stage of a project. Through his leadership, Corey's team is building the systems that are making clean energy affordable and accessible nationwide.
Mark Schottinger
President & Chief Legal OfficerAs President, Mark oversees Solar Landscape’s transactions (including leases, power purchase agreements, and financing), project development, regulatory matters, and public policy. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Mark practiced law at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC, and earned his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Virginia.
Clayton Avent
Chief Financial OfficerAs CFO, Clayton manages Solar Landscape's solar asset portfolio, capital structure and relationships with tax equity investors and financiers. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Clayton worked in corporate strategy at wind-turbine manufacturer Vestas, and completed a three-year CFO development program at Siemens. He has worked in Europe and Mexico in various finance roles and segments of the energy industry. He earned an MBA in Finance & Strategy and a Master of Energy & Environment from Duke University. Clayton is passionate about using finance to enable the clean energy transition in a way that benefits business, people and the environment.
Blaise Cote
Chief Strategy OfficerBlaise serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Solar Landscape, the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.
As Chief Strategy Officer, Blaise is responsible for corporate development, budgeting, operating model design, recruiting, performance management and PR/communications. He also leads the company’s consumer-facing community solar division.
Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Blaise was a Partner at BCG, where he led over 50 engagements for multinational consumer-facing companies on commercial strategy, operations and M&A. He also served in formal career development and recruiting roles at BCG and was a core member of the Consumer and Corporate Finance & Strategy practice areas. Blaise earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from Duke University.
Ann Marie Toss
Executive Vice President, Community SolarAnn Marie is responsible for oversight of community engagement and community solar subscriber acquisition and management. She has more than ten years of experience in the restructured electricity and natural gas markets across over a dozen US states. She has primarily overseen residential customer operations and regulatory compliance. Ann Marie earned an MAR from Yale Divinity School and a sustainability-focused MBA from the Yale School of Management. Ann Marie's personal dedication to social justice and a renewable energy future drive her dedication to advancing energy equity.
Paulo Perillo
Chief Technology OfficerAs CTO, Paulo leverages his experience in renewable energy project development and technology integration to spearhead strategic innovation, streamline operations, and optimize business applications for solar and energy storage development. In his previous role as the Head of Engineering and Automation at Safari Energy (Aspen Power), Paulo developed renewable energy projects for numerous Fortune 500 companies while playing a key role in enhancing organizational efficiency through the implementation of automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Paulo holds an MS in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade de Brasília, Brazil.
Raphaela Hsu-Flanders
VP of Market StrategyRaphaela leads Solar Landscape’s market and policy team, providing state-specific analysis to inform company strategy for developing projects in markets across the country. She also oversees legislative and regulatory efforts to enable the growth of equitable community solar markets and to create opportunities for commercial and industrial rooftop projects. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Raphaela worked for Bonneville Environmental Foundation, leading tribal and low-income community solar project development throughout the Pacific Northwest. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from Reed College. Raphaela is driven by a love for the outdoors and a commitment to expanding renewable energy deployment.
Kevin Dunshee
Chief Commercial OfficerKevin oversees the company’s nationally-recognized Solar Training and Educational Partnership for Underserved Populations (STEP-UP) workforce development team. He is also responsible for the Solar Landscape’s municipal engagement and outreach to affordable housing providers and other community-based organizations. A former educator and corporate trainer, Kevin uses his more than 40 years of experience working with New Jersey corporations and 501(c)(3) organizations to support Solar Landscape’s mission to develop healthier communities by creating employment opportunities, reducing carbon emissions, lowering utility costs, and providing more resilient local infrastructure. Kevin holds a BA degree from Monmouth University.
Eric Boehm
Senior Vice President, OperationsEric spearheads the company's Operations team, overseeing the seamless execution of engineering, interconnection, procurement, construction, startup, safety, and quality processes across a diverse, growing portfolio of projects nationwide.
Eric has navigated projects in more than 20 markets throughout the United States, consistently delivering results in utility scale, distributed generation, community solar, commercial and industrial, and storage initiatives. He previously held positions at renewable energy and construction companies such as CS Energy and The Conti Group. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University.
Eric is propelled by his deep understanding of the renewable energy sector and his unwavering commitment to operational excellence.
Brendon Shank
Executive Vice President, EngagementBrendon Shank helps tell Solar Landscape’s best stories about how solar on commercial rooftops contribute to our clean energy transition and social justice.
He joined in 2021 and oversees the company’s marketing, communications, and employee engagement. Prior to his role at Solar Landscape, Brendon was director of communications at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and worked in marketing and communications for national companies and nonprofits.
He graduated from American University in Washington, DC.
Sarah Pidgeon
Executive Director, Workforce DevelopmentSarah leads Solar Landscape's nationally recognized workforce training program, STEP-UP, which offers solar installation training for hundreds of people each year in partnership with local municipalities, community-based organizations, and national workforce organizations. Sarah has over 15 years of experience in clean energy education and workforce development. and is committed to ensuring that individuals from historically disadvantaged communities have access to careers in the growing clean energy sector. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Sarah was Chief Program Officer at Solar One, a solar education nonprofit. She holds an MBA from Marlboro College in Vermont.
Kristen Brandt
Vice President, ESG & SustainabilityKristen spearheads the company's initiatives to enhance performance and establish itself as a sustainability leader in the industry. With a robust background in building and scaling mission-driven startups, Kristen brings over 15 years of experience, specializing in the commercial solar and renewable energy sector for the past decade. Alongside providing ESG guidance to the business development team, she collaborates closely with corporate marketing, community partnerships, and workforce development teams to craft impactful renewable programs for prominent commercial real estate companies. Kristen's expertise lies at the intersection of clean energy, commercial real estate, and sustainability, leveraging her knowledge to drive sustainable change. She holds a bachelor's degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst.
Nicholas Federici
VP, Head of Investments and Structured FinanceAs Head of I&SF, Nick spearheads the company's efforts across capital markets, organic development valuation, and M&A. Nick leads a strong team of project finance professionals focused on the origination, valuation, structuring, negotiation and closing of accretive transactions to drive growth. Nick has over fourteen years of experience leading complex analyses of dynamic problem-sets in renewable energy principal investing, investment banking, and the military. He has held senior-level M&A and structured finance positions at Clearway Energy, Soltage, and Houlihan Lokey. Prior to his career in structured finance, Nick was an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army, serving at home and abroad, including in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Loyola University Maryland.
Kyle Marchesseault
VP of DTC MarketingKyle leads all direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing and subscriber acquisition efforts at Solar Landscape. In his role, he develops the subscriber acquisition strategy for Solar Landscape’s rapidly growing pipeline of community solar projects. He leads acquisition and retention marketing as well as inbound/outbound sales for residential and business subscribers. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Kyle led marketing efforts at Nexamp and Indigo, a sustainable agriculture company. His marketing experience also includes several years at Staples and Digitas. Kyle holds an MBA from Babson College and an A.B. from Dartmouth College.
Chris Krempecke
VP of Project ManagementChris is responsible for overseeing all installations as Vice President of Project Management. He is a performance-driven professional with the ability to lead teams and execute projects while ensuring safety and quality are never overlooked. Chris has 25+ years of experience in construction, with the last 14 focused entirely on solar & renewables. Prior to Solar Landscape, he spent time in project management and leadership roles at Powerflex (formerly EnterSolar), Tioga Energy, and Sundurance Energy. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Rutgers University. Chris maintains the vision of a cleaner environment for generations to come while focusing on essential details and maintaining relationships to help the solar industry move forward.
Mark Sarlitto
Senior VP of Business DevelopmentMark serves at Solar Landscape as the Senior VP of Business Development. In that role, Mark is responsible for overseeing the origination and development of large-scale community solar and behind-the-meter commercial and industrial solar projects. Mark has been with Solar Landscape since 2015, when he joined as a Project Developer, and has held roles of increasing responsibility ever since. Mark holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration - Accounting from DePaul University.Tyler Haines
VP of DevelopmentTyler serves as VP of Development where he is responsible for managing and expanding our partnerships with large national commercial real estate owners. Tyler previously worked for the national multifamily affordable real-estate developer Fairstead, where he established and managed an in-house solar development team. At Fairstead, he led development for rooftop community solar and behind-the-meter (BTM) projects, from site acquisition to O&M. Tyler began his career at Trinity Solar before joining Fairstead. He brings to Solar Landscape a wealth of experience in nearly a dozen states. Tyler holds a B.S. degree from Penn State University in Energy Engineering.Kayla Kesslen
VP of StrategyAs VP of Strategy, Kayla is responsible for driving strategic initiatives across the company, with a focus on scaling revenue growth and business development. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Kayla was a Principal at BCG where she led projects for Fortune 500 companies on growth strategy, operations and M&A, and was a core member of the Climate & Sustainability practice area. She also worked for S’well Bottle in Business and Product Strategy. Kayla has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Columbia University.Grace Power
General Counsel and EVP of Government AffairsAs General Counsel and EVP of Government Affairs, Grace guides Solar Landscape’s legal and lobbying efforts nationally. Most recently Grace was a Partner at McCarter & English. Previously she served as Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), where she chaired the 2019 State Energy Master Plan Committee. Grace is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law - Newark. She holds a master’s degree from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers and an undergraduate degree from Rutgers College. She also served as a graduate fellow and undergraduate associate at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.Purvi Patel
Vice President, AccountingPurvi Patel manages the accounting team which oversees all the financial accounting and reporting functions, including corporate and project accounting, reporting, financial covenant compliance, internal controls, external audits, and risk management. She brings over 10 years of progressive accounting and portfolio management experience to Solar Landscape. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Purvi worked as Controller at Nautilus Solar Energy. She started her career in public accounting at KPMG and Grant Thornton and then moved to renewable energy industry in 2015.
She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with experience across Solar, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, sports and entertainment and technology industries, including operational accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, compliance, technical accounting, and performance improvement. She holds a BS in Commerce and Economics from University of Mumbai, India and is a Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Tom Ganter
Director of Asset ManagementTom Ganter is the Director of Asset Management at Solar Landscape. He oversees the operations and performance of Solar Landscape’s 200 MW portfolio of solar assets, including community solar projects serving low- and moderate-income customers. Tom has over 10 years of experience in the solar industry, having previously worked as a Senior Solar Asset Manager at TerraForm Power and as an Asset Manager at Nautilus Solar Energy. He has managed the financial, technical, and contractual aspects of various solar projects across the U.S. and Canada, ranging from rooftop to ground-mounted systems. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Lafayette College. He is passionate about renewable energy and its environmental and economic benefit.
Anjali Shah
Director of Human ResourcesAs the Director of Human Resources, Anjali oversees all aspects of HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, benefits administration, employee retention, payroll processing and immigration matters for the company. Anjali has over ten years of experience in human resources in the engineering and health care industries. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and economics from Rutgers University and worked as an IT professional for seven years before transitioning to the HR field. Anjali earned her Professional in Human Resources certification in 2018 from HRCI and is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management. Anjali is committed to staying abreast of the latest trends and best practices in the field, regularly participating in professional development activities.
Kate Gold
Director of Talent AcquisitionWith over 15 years of recruitment and education experience, Kate Gold assumes the unique role of Director of Workforce Development, leveraging her expertise to great effect. She spearheads Solar Landscape's internal recruitment efforts, ensuring that we consistently attract the finest talent in the industry, allowing us to persist in our commitment to combat climate change. Throughout her work, she understands that creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where individuals are seen and heard is the cornerstone of a thriving culture. Driven by an unwavering passion for transforming lives through education and opportunities, Kate's work allows her to bring climate change education to schools and facilitate green energy construction job training within communities.