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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 KeeganFounder & CEO

Shaun Keegan
Founder & CEO

Shaun Keegan is co-founder and CEO of Solar Landscape, the largest and most experienced commercial solar developer in the U.S.

Together with COO Corey Gross, Shaun founded Solar Landscape in 2012, personally installing many of the company’s first commercial rooftop solar projects. Under Shaun and Corey’s leadership, Solar Landscape has deployed more than 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects – totaling over $1.5 billion in capital investment – and leased 150 million square feet of commercial rooftops. It now employs over 300 employees in 20 states across the country.

Shaun’s vision of a vertically integrated solar company expedites project development and simplifies benefits for property owners. Solar Landscape handles all elements of commercial rooftop solar, including leasing, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and operations and management.

The company was named Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business in 2024 and the #1 Distributed Generation developer by New Project Media. Solar Landscape was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for advancing clean energy and workforce development.

Shaun earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and a J.D. from Drexel University.
Corey GrossFounder & COO

Corey Gross
Founder & COO

Solar Landscape’s co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Corey Gross leads a team of engineers, installers, and other professionals that has completed over 300 projects, building the largest portfolio of commercial rooftop solar in the U.S., exceeding 150 million square feet.

Together with CEO Shaun Keegan, Corey founded Solar Landscape in 2012, personally installing many of the company’s first commercial rooftop solar projects. Today, Corey oversees Solar Landscape’s operations, including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), asset management and information technology in 20 states.

Under Corey and Shaun’s leadership, Solar Landscape has deployed more than 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects – totaling over $1 billion in capital investment – and leased 150 million square feet of commercial rooftops. It now employs over 300 employees in 20 states across the country.

The company was named Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business in 2024 and the #1 Distributed Generation developer by New Project Media. Solar Landscape was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for advancing clean energy and workforce development.
Mark SchottingerPresident & Chief Legal Officer

Mark Schottinger
President & Chief Legal Officer

In his roles as President and Chief Legal Officer, Mark oversees Solar Landscape’s legal, policy, new products and subscriber acquisition functions.

Mark pioneered the commercial rooftop solar lease structure that has now become the industry standard and is considered one of the preeminent legal experts on the national expansion of front-of-meter solar energy models. He speaks regularly to national policy and commercial real estate audiences about how commercial rooftop solar projects can quickly and efficiently meet the country’s growing energy demands.

Solar Landscape has deployed more than 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects – totaling over $1.5 billion in capital investment – and leased 150 million square feet of commercial rooftops. It now employs over 300 employees in 20 states across the country.

The company was named Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business in 2024 and the #1 Distributed Generation developer by New Project Media. Solar Landscape was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for advancing clean energy and workforce development.

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 AventChief Financial Officer

Clayton Avent
Chief Financial Officer

As 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 CoteChief Strategy Officer

Blaise Cote
Chief Strategy Officer

Blaise serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Solar Landscape, the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.

He is responsible for strategic planning, corporate development, budgeting, operating model, HR/recruiting, and marketing.

Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Blaise was a Partner at BCG, where he led over 50 engagements for multinational 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.
Paulo PerilloChief Technology Officer

Paulo Perillo
Chief Technology Officer

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.
Grace PowerGeneral Counsel and EVP of Government Affairs

Grace Power
General Counsel and EVP of Government Affairs

As 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.
Kayla KesslenExecutive Vice President, Head of Business Development

Kayla Kesslen
Executive Vice President, Head of Business Development

In her role as EVP, Head of Business Development at Solar Landscape, Kayla leads Enterprise & Mid-Market Origination, Customer Development, Sales Enablement & Analytics and Sales Strategy, expanding the company’s leadership in distributed grid, front-of-meter, community solar, Virtual Power Plants, and energy storage products.

Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Kayla was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group, 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.

Kevin DunsheeChief Commercial Officer

Kevin Dunshee
Chief Commercial Officer

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.
Ann Marie TossExecutive Vice President, Community Solar

Ann Marie Toss
Executive Vice President, Community Solar

Ann 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.
Jamie MargoliesHead of People

Jamie Margolies
Head of People

As Head of People, Jamie guides Solar Landscape’s talent acquisition and human resources strategy. She fosters a culture that is deeply rooted in drive, integrity, equity and balance, and supports the company’s mission to change the energy landscape.

With a proven track record in HR leadership, Jamie most recently held various positions in HR at Verizon for 12 years, including roles in talent acquisition, talent management and HR business partnership. Prior to Verizon, Jamie spent seven years at Thomson Reuters.

Passionate about people and purpose-driven leadership, Jamie is committed to making an impactful difference both at Solar Landscape and across the clean energy industry.

Jamie holds a master’s degree in Social-Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree from Emory University.
Eric Boehm Executive Vice President, Operations

Eric Boehm
Executive Vice President, Operations

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.
Brendon ShankExecutive Vice President, Engagement

Brendon Shank
Executive Vice President, Engagement

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 BrandtVice President, ESG & Sustainability

Kristen Brandt
Vice President, ESG & Sustainability

As Vice President of Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships at Solar Landscape, Kristen drives sustainable growth through high-impact collaborations with large commercial real estate companies.

With nearly 15 years in the commercial and industrial renewable energy sector and deep expertise in sustainability and ESG, she leads strategic initiatives that scale commercial rooftop solar projects nationwide while advising internal teams and real estate partners.

Kristen holds a bachelor's degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst.
Nicholas FedericiSenior Vice President, Head of Investments and Structured Finance

Nicholas Federici
Senior Vice President, Head of Investments and Structured Finance

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 MarchesseaultVice President of DTC Marketing

Kyle Marchesseault
Vice President of DTC Marketing

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.
Mark SarlittoSenior Vice President of Business Development

Mark Sarlitto
Senior Vice President of Business Development

Mark 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.
Chris KrempeckeVP of Project Management

Chris Krempecke
VP of Project Management

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.
Tyler HainesVP of Development

Tyler Haines
VP of Development

Tyler 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.
Raphaela Hsu-FlandersVice President of Business Development

Raphaela Hsu-Flanders
Vice President of Business Development

Raphaela leads business development and origination with large commercial real estate companies, building partnerships to scale the growth of rooftop commercial and community solar projects nationwide.

Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Raphaela worked for Bonneville Environmental Foundation, leading tribal and low-income community solar project development throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Raphaela holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from Reed College.
Matt BraunsteinGeneral Counsel, Real Estate

Matt Braunstein
General Counsel, Real Estate

As General Counsel – Real Estate, Matt oversees all real estate-related legal matters for Solar Landscape. He supervises the negotiation of roof leases and other site control documents with the nation’s leading commercial and industrial real estate owners.

Matt works with the company’s business development and finance teams to execute many of the largest commercial rooftop leases in the country. Prior to joining Solar Landscape, Matt worked as partner and counsel on behalf of several leading New York City-based business law firms. He brings over 20 years of experience structuring, negotiating, and closing complex commercial real estate transactions across all asset classes throughout the United States.

Matt earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University.
Purvi PatelVice President, Accounting

Purvi Patel
Vice President, Accounting

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 GanterDirector of Asset Management

Tom Ganter
Director of Asset Management

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.
Darshan Choudhary Director of Design & Production

Darshan Choudhary
Director of Design & Production

As the Director of Design & Production at Solar Landscape, Darshan oversees independent engineering reviews for more than 150 megawatts of commercial rooftop solar projects and sets design standards to enhance production efficiency.

He has more than 10 years of experience in solar PV design and evaluation. Previously, at Safari Energy (now Aspen Power), he championed advancements in solar PV technology and evaluation, managed design teams, and streamlined energy analysis processes. He also led the technical evaluation of Solar PV Assets at Safari Energy, where more than 200 MW+ projects were acquired across the United States.

Darshan earned a Master’s degree in Engineering from Arizona State University.