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Sales, Business Development
RFP Search & Submission
Project Pricing
EnergyLink’s largest and most diverse project in terms of scope. This involved a host of mechanical improvements on top of solar. Also, the Nickell Barracks Training Center for the National Guard is EnergyLink’s largest project, featuring a solar carport and ground mount combo, as well as other improvements.
Missouri National Guard, Camp Crowder, Neosho, MO
Jeremy built a strong relationship with the National Guard to build the trust that EnergyLink could handle the large, 18 building solar installation.
Jeremy has found a niche working with the National Guard and other public entities, establishing strong relationships with them, and bidding on RFPs competitively.
Having worked in project management with the company in the past, Jeremy has a strong understanding of our supply chain and can more quickly and effectively estimate project costs. Consequently, this allows him to create more accurate financial projections for clients.
Jeremy holds a Master’s of Business Administration with a Finance concentration.
Financial Development
Financial Modeling & Analysis
System Design
EDC Business and Community Partners, St. Louis, MO
A unique and innovative Solar Power Agreement (SPA); Christian secured tax equity benefits for our nonprofit customer and implemented a complex utility rate structure, alongside rebates and grants to add economic value.
Christian has built all of our financial models, which allow us to leverage creative funding solutions for our clients.
Christian holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a finance concentration from the University of Missouri.
Project Management
Construction Management
Business Development
Rural Solar Installation
Stefan Farms, Golden City, MO
Scott specializes in rural solar applications, and has helped countless farm owners make the jump to solar over the years. Stefan Farms involved a larger solar application near a wind turbine field. Currently, Scott’s involved in talks with MFA Oil to provide their coop members with solar to help other rural farms transition to renewable energy.
Scott Co-Founded EnergyLink alongside Chris Ihler with a vision of growing the company to dominate the renewable energy industry. Now, he focuses his efforts on quality assurance, traveling around the nation to ensure all project installations meet the high standards EnergyLink upholds.
Scott has an OSHA 10 certification, and is also BPI Certified.
Jake is EnergyLink’s Business Development Representative. His focus is on searching for and connecting with large organizations nationwide who may have energy-related pain points which could be resolved with EnergyLink’s help.
With over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, Jake knows a lot about this field and is a great resource for all things energy-related.
Inbound Marketing
Communications
Lead Generation
Web Development
Graphic Design
Marketing Strategy & Planning
Oxford Vista, Aurora, CO was brought in through a referral from an email marketing campaign Matthew managed, Spring Hill High School, Spring Hill KS came organically through his direct SEO efforts, and Faber & Brand, Columbia, MO came from a print advertisement he created. The Seventy-Six also came in through a Google Ads campaign he created and managed.
Matthew built and maintains EnergyLink’s expansive website, which acts as an education tool to prospective clients, and is integral to the company’s inbound lead generation.
He started and manages EnergyLink’s Marketing department, overseeing its growth over time. As the head of the department, he coordinates marketing budgets, runs internal meetings, and oversees the development of all internal and outsourced marketing efforts, monitoring progress towards marketing objectives.
Matthew holds a Master’s of Business Administration with a Marketing concentration from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a Marketing major from Columbia College.
He has extensively studied the Marketing field, and holds the following certifications: Google Ads Fundamentals, Google Ads Mobile, Google Ads Search, Google Ads Display, Hubspot Inbound Marketing, Hubspot Content Marketing, Hubspot Email Marketing, Hubspot Inbound Sales, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Hootsuite Social Marketing.
Natalie is EnergyLink’s Communications Coordinator. She directly manages all company social media accounts and the company blog. Her primary role is to make great content!
Natalie’s a graduate of the renowned University of Missouri Journalism School (J-School), majoring in Strategic Communications.
Energy Auditing
Project Engineering
Measurement & Verification
Energy Performance Reporting
This was EnergyLink’s first project using a geo-ballasted system. Given that solar was installed on 18 separate buildings, a lot of effort was required to ensure proper reporting and performance monitoring systems were in place to adequately monitor solar results over time.
Victoria is the first female to be a department head and is currently building out our Measurement and Verification services department. She specializes in performance reporting and adds value to the construction team as integral support through daily system performance monitoring. She also provides regular performance reports for clients.
Victoria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Certification of Achievement from the Department of Energy’s Industrial Assessment Center Program, and is a certified CMVP.
Business Energy Projects
Energy Auditing
Project Management
Sean took an active role in managing the logistics for the projects as materials were brought in, working together with the project Crew Leader and construction crew to complete the project.
Having past experience with the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, Sean is very familiar with the renewable energy industry. Now, he uses his knowledge of the industry as he conducts energy audits, coordinates construction projects and logistics, and assists with project installations.
Sean holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
Product Installation
Project Engineering
Maintenance
Scott played an integral part in implementing the plans for the energy storage and solar installations for the project.
Scott has an extensive background in the renewable energy industry, having worked as an Installation Tech for EnergyLink over the past few years. He specializes in developing technical documentation for the company, and collaborates with Crew Leaders throughout the installation process to successfully complete product installations.
Scott holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science and Technology and is OSHA 10 certified.
Business Development
Project Management
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Peter helped coordinate the day to day operations of the project as it unfolded and, after completion of the project, has been overseeing any routine maintenance needed.
Peter acts as a bridge between the Sales and Operations teams, ensuring clients’ expectations for their projects are met by working with both teams to manage supply chain logistics and construction timelines.
Peter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management.
Sales Training
Coaching
Leading Teams
Sales Management
Business Development
Nickel Barracks Training Center, Salina, KS
This is EnergyLink’s largest public project. Mike guided our sales team on the development of this project, from the RFP stage to winning bid, advising team efforts to ensure we secured the project.
Having had an extremely successful sales career, Mike currently runs Austin Sales Consulting and mentors / advises early-stage start-up companies on their go to market strategy.
He uses his expertise to manage EnergyLink’s Sales, Business Development, and Sales Support as they prospect new clients, develop proposals, give captivating presentations, and close deals.
Mike holds a Master’s degree in Leadership.
System Installation
Communications
Human Resources
Organizational Planning
This was EnergyLink’s first project using a geo-ballasted system. Marshall played a huge hand in installing each of eighteen individual solar systems on the Missouri National Guard campus.
Prior to working with EnergyLink, Marshall ran a successful executive recruiting operation, focused on the mining and metals sector. Having had experience in multiple sectors and vertical hiring, he is integral to growing EnergyLink’s construction workforce.
Marshall holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Certification Management
Project Pricing
Project Management
Buncombe County, NC and the Robertsdale Tank and Gas Station, City of Aurora, CO, are two great examples of projects Luke provides larger oversight for in their construction. He was crucial to the development of construction timelines, procurement of construction materials, and mobilization of construction crew members for each project, as well as many other projects.
Luke specializes in construction management logistics and works hard to keep our construction teams organized. He manages the bigger picture for construction projects nationwide and collaborates with Crew Leaders to ensure that each team is on track with their respective timelines.
Luke holds certifications in OSHA 10, OSHA 30, First Aid/Heart Saver/CPR, Hilti Operator/Maintenance, and Forklift Operator.
Organizational Planning
Forecasting
Business Development
This was EnergyLink’s first project using a geo-ballasted system. Kent worked alongside other Crew Leaders to execute the large solar installation, which included 18 different solar installations .
Buncombe County is the current project Kent is leading construction efforts on. It entails 46 different solar installations across Buncombe County.
Kent is an AmeriCorps Alumni, who specializes in project management. As a Crew Leader, he heads up one of EnergyLink’s construction teams.
Kent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
Behavioural Health of EnergyLink
Organizational Planning
Although not directly involved with projects, Janine establishes internal processes that make it possible for the company to expand their offerings to clients in 2021 and beyond.
Janine has worked in research settings for over 2 decades, conducted over $12 million in federal grant research, and taught at the University of Missouri. When not with the EnergyLink team, she owns and operates her highly successful human resources consulting business, JSAdvantages.
Janine holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Analysis with research on Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
Construction Management
Product Installation
Construction Team Coordination
City of Paragould, Paragould, AR
Jake served as the Crew Leader for this project, overseeing the installation of a nearly 2 MW ground mount bifacial solar array with single axis tracking. At the time of installation, both bifacial solar panels and single axis tracking were new technologies for EnergyLink.
As a Crew Leader for EnergyLink, Jake manages the day to day operations of construction projects across the country, ensuring project timelines are adhered to.
Jake holds certifications from Union Commercial Masonry, OSHA 30, and OSHA 10.
Construction Management
Product Installation
Construction Team Coordination
This project showcases Missouri’s largest private solar installation, which Ivan was integral to coordinating with his construction crew.
Ivan directly communicates with crew members regarding EnergyLink’s goals for work. He regularly coordinates organization and planning and gets directly involved with installations when needed.
Ivan is Certified in Electrical Technology and holds an OSHA 10 certification.
3D Modeling
Project Engineering
System Design
Solar Interconnection
This project is the largest private commercial solar array in Columbia Missouri. Cully spear-headed the rooftop design and system planning as well as the wiring and interconnection.
Cully is integral to the final steps of any project as he oversees the final inspection, wiring, and interconnection of all solar installations. He is also crucial to the planning process before a project starts, creating preliminary engineering designs and 3D models.
Cully holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering. Cully is also NABCEP Certified, OSHA 10 Certified, and an EPA Certified Renovator.
Sales Management
Business Development
Corporate Energy Projects
Mechanical Engineering
Brewery Energy Services
Catholic Charities – Shikles Center, Jefferson City, MO
The Shikles Center project features EnergyLink’s first usage of a Managed Energy Service Agreement, allowing a third party to fund the project.
FairCom Corporation, Columbia, MO
Craig was instrumental in negotiating the FairCom project, guiding them to selecting a package with a large solar array, LED lights, and HVAC controls.
Having owned and operated a craft brewery, Craig specializes in energy projects that increase energy efficiency for the brewing industry. He also holds a strategic role in the company and contributes strongly to expanding EnergyLink’s growth.
Craig holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, which makes him great at articulating the value of EnergyLink’s proposed projects due to his added layer of technical expertise.
Forecasting
Financial Modeling & Analysis
Funding Procurement
Chad does not directly work on projects, instead he manages the company’s overall finances to ensure all projects are successful.
As EnergyLink’s Controller, Chad plays a large role in assessing the financial viability of new projects, alongside maintaining the overall financial health of the company.
Chad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
Administration
Compliance
Payroll Management
Health Insurance Management
This was the first carport installation done by EnergyLink. Andrew played a critical role in licensing and the development of the project.
Andrew oversees the inner workings of our organization. He ensures we are licensed and certified to carry out projects and provides support services to the company, which enable continued growth.
Andrew holds an Associate’s degree in General Studies.
Organizational Planning
Forecasting
Business Development
Impressively large, this project achieved near net zero with a 434 kW solar ground mount and carport combo, a 100 ton Daikin water cooled geothermal VRV system and a building automation system (BAS), alongside other energy efficiency upgrades.
Chris focuses on EnergyLink’s strategic partnerships and new markets development. He’s also a thought leader in the industry and is open for speaking engagements.
Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Missouri but comes from the real estate industry. A serial entrepreneur, Chris has extensive experience in commercial real estate development and utilizes this knowledge when presenting financial models to clients.
Product Installation
Project Engineering
Maintenance
Buncombe County is the current project Joe is helping to assisting with constructing. It entails 46 different solar installations across Buncombe County.
