Pranav M.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONSULTANT Pranav joined StraightUp Solar in 2013 after completing his M.E from Washington University in St Louis in the field of Energy, Environment, and Chemical Engineering. He enjoys the challenges of designing both our residential and commercial solar projects. In 2018 Pranav moved into the position of Process Improvement and Design Specialist. He […]

Nicole C.

MARKETING MANAGER Nicole joined us in February of 2020 as a Marketing Coordinator. She has a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Kansas City Art Institute, and has 10 years of experience in art direction and visual communications. As a professional artist, much of Nicole’s work experience has been centered around being a designer, art director, […]

Cherie E.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Cherie joined StraightUp Solar in 2018 after a diverse career in engineering, project management, and accounting. Cherie started her career with McDonnell Douglas as a Senior Systems Engineer and the Naval Air Command as a Software Development/First Article Test Engineer. She transitioned into executive corporate roles early in her career and […]

Charles M.

LEAD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT MANAGER & SUB MANAGER Originally from Black Jack, MO, Solar Project Coordinator Charles Melton, Jr. became immediately involved with the community at a young age, joining Boy Scouts as well as community service uplift organizations throughout high school. Upon graduating, he decided to continue his education at the University of Missouri-Rolla, earning […]

Chad F.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER Chad has a BS in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Prior to working for StraightUp, Chad spent 7 years subcontracting for Ameren in Missouri. He is originally from Troy, Illinois, and in his spare time likes to golf and play pool. Chad is “excited to start out his accounting career with a […]

Bob P.

IT HARDWARE & PHONE MANAGER Bob joined StraightUp Solar in September 2017. He was born in St. Louis, raised in University City, went to Michigan for H.S., and on to Villanova University for College while in the Seminary considering becoming a Priest with the Augustinians, a Catholic Religious Order. Though deciding against the Priesthood, Bob […]

Becky D.

EMPLOYEE OPERATIONS MANAGER Becky joined the StraightUp Solar team in 2018. She came to the team with a social service, training, and scheduling background as well as a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University. Becky had been looking for a career that matched her desire to do something meaningful for the planet […]

Mike H.

VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT 9.5 kW System Owner Mike joined StraightUp Solar in 2012 as Director of Strategic Development to help lead the company’s exponential success from start-up to becoming the St Louis region’s premier installer and beyond as solar evolves into a mainstream energy source. Originally from Wisconsin, Mike is a 23-year Air […]

Michael H.

COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER 3.14 kW System Owner Michael joined StraightUp Solar in early 2016 after working as a Solar Energy Consultant, gaining more than a year’s worth of experience in solar site assessment and customer service. Prior to beginning his career in the solar industry, he graduated with a Renewable Energy Technology degree from Mineral […]

Mary W.

PAYROLL AND LOAN COORDINATOR Prior to joining SUS, Mary had more than 30 years of management and sales experience, including visitor and donor interactions. Mary is “really excited to become part of the StraightUp Solar Tribe. Knowing I can assist others to the path of solar energy is exciting.” CALL NOW EMAIL We’d love to […]