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Scott Ely
Founder and President
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Tyler Sweeney
Residential Sales Manager
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Steven Haines
Procurement Manager
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Greg Peterson
Residential Solar Consultant
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Darin Binion
Lead PV Technician
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Anthony Wiggins
PV Technician
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Chris Howard
Commercial Solar Consultant
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Cristian Basso
Independent Solar Consultant
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Jeff Lauckhart
Design Manager
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Jeremy Brown
Designer
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Kusuma Potvin
Accounting
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Matt Heck
AC Manager & Master Electrician
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Matt Petaisto
Residential Solar Consultant
Scott Ely
Founder and President
Scott has been promoting solar energy for over 30 years. Having built Sunsense from the ground up, Scott has experienced all aspects of solar business development. From sole proprietor to commercial sales to strapping on the tool belt, Scott has a unique view of the past, present and future of the solar electric industry. Over the years, Scott has had the honor of working with many of the solar industry’s pioneers and cherishes those long standing friendships. Scott’s goal with Sunsense has been to create a sustainable business model based on a solutions-oriented commitment to our clients.
Tyler Sweeney
Residential Sales Manager
Tyler started his career in the solar industry in 2008. He has been operating a small energy efficiency/building science consulting company for the last several years which provides him with a complimentary set of skills in his current role as a Residential Sales Manager with Sunsense. Combining solar with his building science background, Tyler looks at the “big picture” when it comes to residential energy use, taking a holistic approach to solar consulting. He is excited to be part of a strong team in the ever-growing solar industry here in Colorado.
Steven Haines
Procurement Manager
Steve is CoSEIA and NABCEP certified in photovoltaics, and brings his installation experience to his role in assisting our residential and off-grid clients. With a BA in Environmental Studies from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, Steve is skilled in not only the technical aspects of grid tied and off grid systems, but the environmental, social and economic benefits as well.
Greg Peterson
Residential Solar Consultant
Greg started in the solar industry in 1980 and has designed and built over 100 passive and active solar systems in New York and Colorado. In addition to his background in energy efficient construction, he has over a decade of experience in electro-mechanical design and engineering. Greg brings a customer-driven approach to finding solutions that meet customers’ needs, create long-term value and build lasting relationships.
Darin Binion
Lead PV Technician
Darin has been in the Roaring Fork Valley for over 20 years, bringing his Midwest work ethic with him. An outdoor lover at heart, he is at home in the backcountry as well as hanging out on steep roof pitches. Three-time winner of the 18 Hours of Fruita Solo on his single speed bicycle, (against a bunch of people on geared bikes) he believes that one should “work hard and play harder”.
Anthony Wiggins
PV Technician
My name is Anthony. I have an associate degree in sustainability and they call me the sultan of solar.
Chris Howard
Commercial Solar Consultant
Chris first visited the Roaring Fork Valley in 2004 after graduating from the University of Georgia. In the years that followed, he worked in finance and eventually pursued his passion for renewable energy beginning in 2014 and never looked back. Chris spent time in the field in Georgia learning the ropes of PV and used his financial skills to help clients understand the economic benefits of going solar. The sunny weather, quality of life and trout streams, along with the Sunsense culture, drew Chris back to the area the summer of 2019.
Cristian Basso
Independent Solar Consultant
Cristian has been with Sunsense since 2014 and is the Eagle County residential and commercial sales representative. He is a licensed landscape architect in the State of Colorado and focuses on sustainable design and the use of renewable energy in his projects. After graduating from Harvard University in 1995, he has focused the last 20 years of professional design experience in the Colorado Rockies’ construction industry focusing on resort, institutional, residential and community design. He has completed both the grid-tied and off grid professional certificates from Solar Energy International.
Jeff Lauckhart
Design Manager
Since joining Sunsense in January of 2006, Jeff has set a high bar in the Design/Engineering Department with over 10 MW of PV project design. Jeff’s career experience includes renewable energy education at Appalachian State University, PV installation in California, and small wind installations in North Carolina. His role at Sunsense includes commercial PV system design and manager of the design team. Jeff has been a NABCEP Certified PV Installer since 2007.
Jeremy Brown
Designer
After working as a snowboard instructor for 18 seasons, Jeremy decided he wanted to do more than just educate people about the environment, he wanted to actively help the renewable energy revolution. Jeremy began his Sunsense career as an installer, then solidified his field experience with Advanced PV System Design training from SEI. He also holds two degrees from Western Washington University, has lived in four countries and speaks three languages.
Kusuma Potvin
Accounting
My husband and I settled in the Carbondale/Glenwood Springs area in 1998 and have two daughters, a dog and a cat. We are avid skiers and hikers, and when we can, we try to escape to the beaches and visit with family overseas. I have been involved with Sunsense since 2019 and am extremely fortunate to be part of a great team and business.
Matt Heck
AC Manager & Master Electrician
Matt is a 14 year veteran of the solar industry and has been involved in every aspect of EPC operations having sold, designed, built and serviced systems ranging from 10W to 5+MW. As a Colorado licensed Journeyman Electrician, NABCEP PV Installation Professional certificate holder and former small business co-owner, Matt has both broad and deep knowledge of grid-tied, battery-based and hybrid systems and knows what it takes to safely and successfully complete high quality projects. At Sunsense, Matt is bringing all of that experience to bear as an AC and Storage Manager.
Matt Petaisto
Residential Solar Consultant
Matthew (Matt) has been in various sales roles for the better part of a decade. The bigger picture of why he is selling something is important to him. Whether it be environmental, to save money, or to move away from finite energy resources he brings experience installing solar and in sales to help customers find the best fit. After work catch him playing ice hockey at one of the local rinks, mountain biking, or on the Nordic ski trails.
Daniel Duggan – PV Technician
Patrick W. Scheirer – PV Technician
Kimbrell Larouche – Residential Project Manager
Kevin Lundy – Off-Grid and O&M Technician
MaKayla Loden – Administrative Specialist