An established team of solar experts

As an original member of the Adapture Renewables team since its inception in the United States, Thomas has taken on growing responsibility over the years culminating in his current role as CEO and President. Outside of work Thomas can be found travelling with his family, working on home improvement projects or increasingly rarely, staying current under his Private Pilot’s License flying Cirrus aircraft.

Accomplished development executive with 20+ years hands-on experience driving successful business growth strategies and effectively steering cross-functional teams through an efficient development lifecycle.

With over 20 years of experience leading VC- and PE-backed companies across clean energy and fintech businesses in the Bay Area, Greg realized it was time to step into the solar big leagues by joining the Adapture Renewables team. As a native Montanan with a passion for skiing and other outdoor pursuits, Greg can sometimes be found enjoying jumbo Excel spreadsheets slopeside while pretending to be on vacation.

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Alex started his career as an offshore oil and gas engineer before making a personal energy transition into renewable finance. Alex was born and raised in New Orleans, where you can find him working on renewable energy transactions between Mardi Gras parades or other local festivals. In his free time, he enjoys chasing his two sons around on a tennis court or golf course.

Ben learned a long time ago that no amount of running will get him any closer to understanding Lease Pass-Through solar financing structures. If you know of something that will, please don't hesitate to reach out to him! When he's not running, Ben jogs a bit and maybe brews a few gallons of beer.

Over the last 15 years in solar, Blake has been incredibly excited to see the mass adoption of solar energy throughout the country. In his free time, you’ll find Blake looking for any excuse to be outside. He likes to garden, mountain bike, and hike in the foothills around his neighborhood. When not doing those things, he's usually up in the mountains or somewhere along the coast.

Brent has 13 years of experience in renewable project development, design, and construction. He enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and rescuing pit bulls. When he is not tackling a home repair project, Brent enjoys traveling, particularly in search of rowdy mountain bike trails.

Byron lives on the bleeding edge of technology and is always looking for ways to skill-up. He's currently dabbling in more technologies than can be listed here. He typically follows the idea that the more difficult the challenge is, the better it is to learn from.

Born and raised in Iowa, Christina grew tired of waiting for the Field of Dreams to work its magic, so she headed out into the world at first opportunity and landed in Spain. Many countries/flyer miles followed. She has spent most of her career in international development and impact investing with a focus on infrastructure and energy. When not looking for solar projects to buy, she can be found catching her sons' fastballs, researching alpacas, or reading one of the ten books she has started.

Hands down, the most humble person at Adapture Renewables, and the funniest. David leads a stress-free life working seamlessly with solar contractors, and in his free time enjoys reading T’s and C’s. He is also a hypocrite - he used to call people on electric bikes “cheaters” but now owns an electric bike.

Gabe prides himself on representing the Midwest – in development territory, body, and spirit! He started his career knocking around the boiler rooms of Chicago apartment buildings, trying to convince building owners to pursue energy efficiency retrofits. That turned into convincing farmers across the Midwest to pursue wind and solar. Outside of work, you’ll find him biking Chicago streets on his way to Lake Michigan, which he vehemently maintains is better than any ocean!

Ever curious, George has a background as an Engineer, CPA, and Investment Banker. He is excited to be applying his skills to financing and building solar projects. Outside work you can find him playing basketball, hiking, and surfing. He loves traveling and exploring new places with his wife, Jillian. Their cat, Luna, would prefer they stay home and brush her.
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Ivan oversees strategic financial management, accounting, taxes, FP&A, and treasury operations. With nearly a decade at Adapture Renewables, he has held key roles, including Treasurer and Controller. His prior experience in real estate accounting and a role in public-traded transportation and logistics company, Ivan has a unique blend of various industry knowledge and financial acumen. He is a strategic leader who has been instrumental in driving Adapture Renewables financial growth.

A kid from the docks seeking to be a pro skater, Jason found an insatiable need to fix stuff. So, he sought a practical way to apply his Engineering degree. He lives by Mr. Marley’s advice: “Live the life you love. Love the life you live.” He loves family time, and work that serves a greater good, delivering renewable energy to people. Jason’s hobbies include snowboarding, hiking, camping, boating, art, and other creative outlets, but mostly kicking back with family, friends, and good people.

Jesse is an engineer with a business degree who speaks Spanish. So, he can fix your car or helicopter and help you with your finances and your Chipotle order. He likes people, good food, good stories, business, travel, new technology, exercise, and making things. He has one wife, two kids, two cats, and a wide collection of hobbies. Arnold Schwarzenegger is his hero. Peter Tosh was an awesome musician. iPhone is his co-pilot.

Lisa has over 40 years of experience including hands-on knowledge of power system planning, interconnection processes across North America, transmission service arrangements, Balancing Authority operation, NERC compliance and regulatory management. She previously worked as Head of Interconnection and Transmission for Enel Green Power. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering, with Power Systems Concentration, from Clarkson College of Technology.

After developing Minecraft and Batman toys for a few years, Matt stumbled into renewables and has loved every minute of it. In his off time, he’s a part time swimmer, snowboarder, and fulltime girl dad.

Michelle used to be hard to pin down. She traveled around the world for work and leisure. During the last 15+ years in the Solar industry, she has been to many solar events and visited customers at different solar sites. Due to all this traveling, she earned a free frequent flyer ticket from SF to Singapore within the first few years of working in Silicon Valley!

Morgan has worked in the energy industry for over 17 years, on hundreds of projects around the US and abroad.

Orion has more than 20 years of experience in managing commercial and residential construction, with over 2.5GW of photo-voltaic (PV) design and installation and over 750MW of project development. His background also includes project management, construction management, business development, site-specific project strategy, and public speaking. He specializes in the development and construction of PV on large commercial and utility-scale projects, delivered on time and under budget.

As a somewhat recent transplant to California, Rachel enjoys exploring her new home. When she’s not traveling, most weekends find her strolling through a new neighborhood, with a mocha in hand from the local coffee shop, checking out the record stores and estate sales.

Sagar is a newbie to solar, but has the appetite to learn the ins and outs by firing off a ridiculous number of questions until it clicks. He loves being a dad of two high-energy boys who share his interest in basketball and golf. In his free time, watching his favorite team (the Golden State Warriors) puts a smile on his face. One day he hopes his other team, the Raiders (Chris Berman voice) can do the same. Fun Fact: He is the tallest in his family - the only one to have a height above 6 ft.

Wyatt’s lived up and down the West Coast, from Vancouver BC to Los Angeles. He’s now settled in the suburbs of Walnut Creek, where you can find him with his wife and son playing soccer, basketball, and tennis. Prior to working in the renewables industry, Wyatt worked in sustainable forestry in Washington State.

Zach is originally from Ventura, California and now calls San Francisco home. First joining the company in 2017, he now co-leads the Legal team with Wyatt Hanson. In his free time, Zach enjoys traveling, visits with friends and family, riding bikes and devouring all types of cookies.

Alan prides himself on being open-minded and willing to try new experiences. He strives to find the perfect work-life balance to fit that. When it's crunch time, Alan is quiet and focused. Outside of work, Alan is still quiet but less focused. When he is not busy catching up on the tax code, you can usually find him enjoying game nights, trying out and cooking new foods (especially spicy ones!), or spending time with his cat, Artemis, and fiancé, Cat.

Andrea spent two years evaluating software investments before realizing that solar projects were much more interesting than SaaS companies and actually aligned with her interest in the natural world. Outside work she enjoys hiking, rowing, and traveling to wherever she can find cheap flights. Originally born and raised in Mexico City, she has lived in various parts of the US including Texas, North Carolina, and now the beautiful San Francisco Bay area.

With almost 15 years of experience in IT consulting, design, and deployment for various businesses, Aran is also a proud uncle of five and dad to 75 houseplants. As an Oakland native and local, he is overjoyed with his new commute. When he's not with family or watering plants, he enjoys a good run, some woodworking, or brewing beer.

Armstrong is excited to be working for a renewable energy company and helping to create a more sustainable future. With a primary background in IT, Armstrong looks forward to learning more about the functions of operational technology or OT. When he's not tinkering with electronics, Armstrong can be found gardening, spending time with family, or working on a novel home DIY project!

Pennsylvania native with stints in upstate New York and North Carolina, Ben can be found chasing beer league glory with his hockey team in his free time. When not on the ice or in the woods chasing deer, Ben is probably at a Flyers game with his wife or they're at home with their dog and cat catching up on shows.

Bruce is a permitting specialist with 25 years of permitting experience. He specializes in permitting renewable energy projects in wind, solar, and battery energy storage markets. He has a background in Biology and has been a PWS for the past 15 years. He is an avid sea kayaker, cyclist, and SUP surfer.

Chris is always on the hunt for a good chocolate chip cookie, dreams of restoring a ’69 Camaro, and anxiously waiting for the day the San Jose Sharks bring the Stanley Cup to the Bay Area.

Chrissy is a native Californian with an adventurous spirit. Her favorite things to do when traveling are trying the most unfamiliar local cuisine or daring outdoor activity (air, land, and sea all welcome). When not abroad, she enjoys making homemade ice cream, hot yoga, and cycling with her dog on her back.

Danny is a Florida native who enjoys fly fishing, boating, good books, and college football. Danny is an integral part of the M&A team within Adapture Renewables and has a background in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, and Investment Banking.

Outside of her passion for working in the solar industry, Danielle loves to explore the San Francisco Bay estuary and learn about marine life. She’s also an avid San Jose Sharks and San Francisco 49ers fan. You can usually find her near the water or at her closest coffee shop. She welcomes all podcast recommendations and dog photos.

If you're ever looking for DeMario in a large group, just say any joke loud enough that is remotely funny and you'll find him. When DeMario isn't laughing or cracking jokes he's more than likely driving or working on some kind of classic car or behind one of his cameras. One goal he has is to collect every Hot Wheels car he had as a kid -- keep in mind he had well over 100 of them!

Life in the fast lane. Doug has been in construction all of his life. He started as a electrician with an MA license in 1978. He then moved to North Carolina where he received an NC electrical license. In 2011 he started his journey into solar, and Doug has been on it ever since.

Dylan began his renewables career working for a small off grid solar and battery storage company and has since helped build over 1GW of combined solar and wind projects. He enjoys fishing, board games, and punch list inspections with contractors.

Despite coming from a family of sports fans, Elora often still confuses quarters with innings. When not improving her sports IQ, Elora enjoys podcasts, audiobooks, dancing, and exploring different cultures and food scenes. She knew her passion was environmentalism after a middle school recycling project medaled at the science fair. As a native Houstonian, She grew up around energy and began her career in environmental compliance before transitioning to renewable energy development.

Ian is a 9th-generation Vermonter, and yes, his family is involved in sugaring (Maple Syrup) and dairy farming. Because he grew up in Vermont, he loves the fall season and is always looking for an excuse to be outdoors.

Fun Facts – Ian is related to a witch from the Salam witch trials, and before working as an engineer his first job out of college was working as a lobster fisherman in Maine.

Jacob gained an early interest in renewables back in high school, when he hatched a plan to live off-grid and earn income from wind turbines so he wouldn't have to work. 'One day,' he tells himself. Jacob grew up in Texas and has lived in Utah, Colorado, and now Nevada, enjoying the outdoors. When he's not working, he's staying active, watching sports, or eating tacos.

With a background in Atmospheric Science and years of operational wind and solar forecasting experience, creating solutions to climate change has always been of the highest priority in Jake’s life. Prior to his work in renewables, Jake spent years in tech and e-commerce doing big data analytics in the area of supply chain. Outside of work, Jake spends most of his time in the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, whether skiing in the mountains or playing in the river. Ask him about the weather!

From the SF Bay Area, Jonathan has been passionate about renewables since first hearing about the industry at a climate change conference. He was able to further his introduction through an Energy Studies program in undergraduate and has professionally worked on solar projects ranging from residential solar all the way up to utility-scale solar and storage. He enjoys traveling the world, trying new foods, reading, and all sorts of outdoor activities.

Joseph grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Montana State. Started his career in substation SCADA design and he's excited to apply that experience in the world of renewable resources. Passionate about Vikings football, outdoor adventures, or his next favorite cafe.

Kesean is a proud PNW native and passionate Seattle sports fan. When he's not cheering on his teams, he dedicates his time to volunteering with local youth and hanging out with his two cats.

Khepra is an engineer who has developed a passion for Renewable Energy. Khepra has moved up and down the west coast, and now lives in Oakland. Khepra played college football at University of San Diego, and is an avid sports fan, especially for his hometown Seattle Seahawks. When Khepra is not working or watching sports, you will find him trying out new restaurants, at the gym working out, or looking for a new movie to watch.

Kobe got his name from the Greatest Laker of all time, Kobe Bryant. He graduated from the best public school in the country – UCLA. He was born in Philadelphia but studied in China since the age of 7.

Kristen has been in solar for 15 years, from OEMs to O&M. He enjoys the outdoors, including but not limited to hiking, biking, camping, homesteading, and projects, making anything and everything they can themselves. Growing his own food has become a family passion over the last few years. Sustainability and permaculture are his primary focus at this time, but he hopes to open a CSA in the next 5 years. He is married with 2 young adults at home.

Coming from “the old continent”, Luis is a nature lover who enjoys real football, vintage cameras, surfing, and any type of competition. Luis is always looking forward to spending time with his family and friends. In addition to the USA, he has lived in 4 different countries, so hospitability and adaptability are in his core. Luis takes pride in the Catalan cuisine, so do not mess with the aioli because the original sauce comes from his region!

Born in Minnesota, Lyn’s love for the outdoors sparked a career in renewable energy. After working as a hiking guide and bison researcher, Lyn now works on creative real estate solutions for renewable energy projects. When they're not working, you might find them gardening, birdwatching, cheering on women's basketball, or searching for elusive Snoopy memorabilia. Lyn lives with their wife and pets, including 2 dogs & 3 cats, and a few robot vacuums.

Marcela has worked in renewable energy for 8 years, 7 of which were in solar. While she has mainly worked on commercial sales teams, she welcomes this new quest into Real Estate. Especially since the work intersects with local government, a topic close to her heart thanks to a longstanding love for Parks and Recreation, and local government gossip. Fun fact: she likes to say, “I’ll try anything once”, but more often than not, once is enough.

With 20 years in land development, Matt has a diverse range of experiences related to the industry. Originally educated in urban planning, he developed a passion for renewable energy. He enjoys music, traveling, running, biking, college football, skateboarding, snowboarding, & spending time with family. He loves watching his daughter jump horses & coaching his son at the skatepark.

Michael is originally from North Carolina where he studied Chemistry, Environmental Science and Jazz Studies while cheering on his Tarheel's. Michael pursued his passion for the environment by entering renewable energy and now has worked across 14 different states developing various renewable energy power plants. Michael moved out to Denver, Colorado in 2022 to further explore his interest and love for the great outdoors.

Monica joined ARI after working in international climate finance for several years. She has an ever-growing list of hobbies, including art, running, music, sailing, yoga, food, travel, and enjoying the outdoors. She grew up in Ohio and--both by chance and by choice--has lived in 6 countries across 3 continents and is now happy to call the Bay Area home.

Monica was a dancer throughout her childhood and choreographed home dance recitals with her sister. She loves spreadsheets - she has ones for travel itineraries, events, oyster happy hours, and travel destinations. She's fascinated by anything WWII or paranormal related (she has a ton of stories, just ask). In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, Disneyland, traveling, and reading. On Sunday mornings, you can find her ordering in dimsum and discovering good trails to walk.

Nathan has always had a passion for clean energy, which brought him into his career of developing utility-scale solar and storage. He hopes to make an impact to power a renewable future. Outside work, he enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and traveling with his wife. Ironically, he often spends time where the sun doesn't shine... mapping the many caves of Missouri! While spelunking he loves to go where no human has gone before, being part of a final frontier and preserving caves for the future.

As Manager of Marketing and Talent Acquisition, Olivia helps shape Adapture Renewables’ brand and attract top talent. When not crafting marketing initiatives or streamlining recruitment, she’s cheering on her hometown SF teams or travel hacking her way to the warmest beach destination.

Ruben was born in France and has been living in the US since he was 11 years old. He is passionate about renewable energy and is excited to be in the industry, making a change in the world! Ruben has spent most of his life living near the beach and tries to watch the sunset as often as possible. He enjoys photography, bike riding, trying new foods and spending time with friends & loved ones.

Ryan, like Tom Cruise before him, insists on performing all his own stunts! He has spent over a decade working in the risky business of the Renewable Energy industry.

Fun Fact - In a past life, Ryan helped produce a landmark television show starring a skateboarding Bulldog and a scooter riding Briard (they performed all their own stunts too!).

Samantha has a background in wealth management where she developed her financial expertise, but transitioned to the renewable energy space to help drive change toward a sustainable future. When she's not focused on work, you can usually find her at the beach or catching up on the latest Netflix series.

Travis grows peppers and makes hot sauce. Which he likes to test out on his colleagues.

As an enthusiast of renewable energy, Yifan has been working extensively in the power industry in the past decades. Before joining Adapture, Yifan used to work with MISO, CAISO, Gates Ventures, and a couple other developers, bringing in experiences in transmission planning, generation interconnection, power market and energy policies. In his free time, Yifan enjoys watching sports, and traveling to natural scenes with family and friends.