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Kevin 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.

As 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.

Eric 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.

Sarah 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.

Brendon 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.

Kristen 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.

As 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 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 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.

Purvi 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 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.

As 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.

With 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.