Our People

Started Puget Sound Solar in 2001 with 30 years of construction contracting experience, and a desire to turn Seattle on to solar energy. Achieving NABCEP certification in 2004, Jeremy believes that our customers often follow a path similar to the one he took, starting out with solar daydreaming, then progressing to education on the subject, and eventually leading to action.  In addition to leading the company he also does some teaching and speaking engagements about various aspects of solar energy, and experiments relentlessly with various solar, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle projects. 

Was Director of the Pacifica Radio Archives before moving to Seattle in 1997, and remained in the non-profit world as the first Executive Director of Seattle Tilth until mid-2004 when she joined forces with Jeremy to run PSS.  She served as President of Solar Washington, developing the annual Solar Tour, helping to educate the public, and working to effect public policy, and now devotes her time to managing PSS finances and customer relations, and a bunch of grandchildren.

Has a Masters degree in Physics from the University of Washington and worked on Waldron Island levitating wind turbines and building tree-mounted PV arrays before moving back to the mainland and coming to Puget Sound Solar as an installer in 2007.  He has installed hundreds of solar projects since 2002 and is currently our Director of Commercial Projects. Mac is always combining energy with discipline, just as he will with your project.

Joined the team in September ’08.  Chris brings a journeyman’s set of skills and experience with all types of electrical work, is a key asset as we take on more commercial and institutional projects, and is one of the most PV experienced electricians in the region, with several megawatts of local PV installations under his belt.  Chris's work is exemplary and draws rave reviews from customers and inspectors alike.

Came to us from Akeena Solar, one of the more innovative solar integrators in California.  Nick has a thorough approach to his work and has moved our company up a few notches with nice improvements in all aspects of our design and estimating processes.  Did I mention his PhD in Biology by way of the UW, Simon Fraser U, and U. of Bergen?  His goal: “To live efficiently, preserving and enjoying the natural world so that future generations may do the same.

Joined PSS in 2009 after doing solar installations with Metro Solar and Real Goods Solar in Colorado.  Not too long after that, in 2010 he got an assignment from the Peace Corps which he had been anticipating, and spent the next two years in Cambodia.  We offered him his job back when he returned and he has moved up to project management, keeping jobs and crews on track.  Jake has also become one of our elite NABCEP certificants, passing a tough exam to ensure you get a quality project.

Is one of the Spanish-speakers in our crew, and came with his own avalanche shovel.  Starting with a B.A. in Environmental Studies he interned in Andean Ecuador.  Will left the slopes of the Andes for Maui, left the slopes of Maui for the slopes of Alta, Utah, then back to the roof slopes of Maui to install solar energy systems, then to the slopes of Washington’s Cascades for projects with the Northwest Ecosystem Alliance.  After spending some time on the slopes of Seattle rooftops installing solar with us, he has moved into sales and organizes our sales team.

Came to us with a formal training in electronics, looking for a way to get into the solar industry, took our advice and got training in solar installation before returning again to seek employment.  He became quite proficient on site, and moved on to organize our warehouse, permitting and purchasing operations.  Adam has become a key member of the team, and much of what we do would not happen without his diligent work.

Joined us in late 2010.  Kristel had been working for a company that provides energy efficiency educational services and consulting when she came in to help on a couple of occasions with our books.  When she became available to do more we were glad to have her join the team and is our bookkeeping mainstay, handling payroll and AR.

Joined our team in 2011 after working in his family’s electrical business and has become one of our senior employees.  He is our first electrician to complete his license requirements while working here. Leo stays on top of the details and maintains his sunny disposition during even the most arduous tasks, and is NABCEP certified.  If you are a customer, Leo may be your project manager who will walk you through the installation before it takes place, with great attention to detail.

Started out here as a weatherization tech for the home performance unit.  He became the foreman on those projects until mid-2013 when he moved over to the solar side to assist Adam Lee in the office with permitting and other necessary tasks.  Chris is putting his PC training to use in this role, as well as performing warehouse management tasks.

Has been with PSS for many years and, after a short break, has returned to manage our service sector.  David's attention to detail is key to a responsive and efficient service department, and we are glad to have him back.  His knowledge of all aspects of solar installations and now, EV charging stations, will continue to keep PSS on the leading edge.

Brings an eclectic professional background including database administration at Microsoft, working felony cases as a private investigator, and news writing while living abroad. He takes point on customer interactions, oversees our design process, and serves as our project coordinator for commercial projects. A doting husband and dedicated father, David is passionate about green power and building sustainable communities.

Joined our office staff on the summer of 2012. A sharp lady with an eye for detail, Yael is part of our finance team, keeping up with the ever-increasing torrent of bookkeeping entries.

Made his way to PSS from Virginia, where he was employed by Urban Grid Solar as an installer of solar PV and hot water systems before moving to the northwest.  Pete was busy here as an experienced installer until he moved inside to handle commercial project documentation.

Put his prior construction experience and ready smile to work on rooftop installations for PSS and has become an accomplished installer and project manager.  His desire to learn the details of PV system design and construction has helped him move ahead quickly, and his overall knowledge of construction methods and materials is a big plus.  Sean is a chronic winner of the neatest van award, and his attention to detail shows.

Left the Aerospace business to help save the world with solar, and arrived at PSS with 3D drawing and SketchUp skills.  She has served on the board of  Shoreline Solar Project, helping to organize NW Solarfest, and is a part-time instructor in the Clean Energy Technology program at Shoreline Community College.  She has solar PV and hot water systems, as well as many other solar gizmos, chickens and organic gardens at her home.

Started work at PSS after working as a weatherization technician.  Ryan enthusiastically took on the responsibilities of rooftop work and became a proficient installer, paying attention to the details, learning the electrical trade and getting the job done on schedule.  Ryan is now one of our most valuable crew leads and is DOT registered to drive our flatbed.  

Started here in March 2015 with construction experience and learned PV installation on the job.  Since then he has proven himself on the installation crew and is now taking on project management duties.  Ian also pursues his passion for making furniture and other projects with wood.

Landed here in the summer of ’14 after gaining some local solar installation experience.  He could possibly be the fastest conduit bender in the company and does it neatly at the same time.  Josh has a broad range of commercial electrical experience and skills and we just enjoy having him on the job.

Came to us with an art degree, a construction background, and experience as a marine glazier on cruise ships.  His goal? To use his sustainable design knowledge in green industries.  That last part is working out pretty well, and Chi is our first home-grown licensed electrician! And a solar electrician, at that.

Hails from Montana, and has his feet on the ground and hands on the roof with experience in the construction world in between.  He has an associate degree in Energy Technology and experience with installer company Sunelco before coming on board at PSS to install solar panels and mounting systems.  Cole's experience with plumbing systems made him a natural fit in our solar water heating system maintenance department where he has become our lead technician.

Ella joined PSS in 2017 with a master's degree in energy engineering and several years' experience in commercial solar in Massachusetts. She adds to our collective expertise in engineering drawings, production modeling, solar parking canopies, and more complicated interconnections. She is thrilled to be bringing out-of-state perspective back to her home state when Seattle's commercial solar sector is growing fast.

Previously installed commercial rooftop solar in a sunnier state, but found a progressive place to work with a crew that is a pleasure to work with at 805 Rainier Ave S.  James has moved off the roof to do sales, and brought his installation experience with him.  The combination of that experience and his unstoppable enthusiasm is an asset to customers and company alike.

...is a multi-talented guy, but relevant to the work he does at PSS is his history in old-school animation.  Bob has worked and taught every aspect of hand-drawn animation until digital upended the industry.  He honed his solar CAD chops elsewhere and brings to our office a depth of knowledge of CAD standards.  If you are getting a quote from us, he is one of the folks here who will be drawing your roof.

Dan started out with us on the installation crew.  We moved him to the customer service side as the number of one-year check-ups and service calls increased.  He has reorganized that department and is providing a valuable part of our operation by keeping all of the projects we have installed online and producing.

Andrew brings to Puget Sound Solar a solid background in solar energy system installation having participated in all aspects of the trade and the business.  Customers appreciate his attention to detail and efficiency, and so do we.