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 […]
Emily O.
CREATIVE MANAGER Prior to joining SUS, Emily graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with degrees in Graphic Design, Photography, and a minor in Ecology and Conservation Biology. She previously worked as a photojournalist and promotion producer at WEEK-TV and most recently as a Regenerative/Organic Farm Apprentice. Emily feels “thrilled to work on a […]
Conner W.
RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER Conner Waters joined the StraightUp Solar team in 2018 as a Solar Support Specialist. Within the year they moved to the position of Permit & Utility Specialist. In the last year they have moved into a Project Manager role. Prior to joining the StraightUp Solar team, Conner earned their […]
Heidi S.
Director of Safety and Business Operations Heidi joined StraightUp Solar in 2016 as a Project Developer. Prior to starting with StraightUp Solar she was the founding Executive Director of Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association (MOSEIA) for 5 years. In her role as Executive Director, she secured an affiliate status with national SEIA and was elected […]
Heather H.
INCENTIVES /APPROVED VENDOR SPECIALIST Prior to joining SUS, Heather received her Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies from SIUE. She has a work background in management, human resources, training, and leadership development. Heather enjoys spending time with her son and their pets, volunteering at the Humane Society, drawing, painting, karaoke, reading, exercise, and traveling. Heather said she’s […]
Greg M.
DATA AND SYSTEMS ARCHITECT Greg started with StraightUp Solar in spring of 2020. He has worked in IT for the past 20 years, and he is passionate about helping people use their systems and data more efficiently. He comes from a healthcare and higher education background. Greg wanted to make the switch in his career […]
Gary D.
SAFETY LIAISON Gary’s solar career started seemingly by chance. He was checking up on a friend from school one day and his friend asked him if I wanted a job installing solar in Denver. He joined as a junior installer and eventually worked his way into management. However, he missed my family, who happened to […]
Erin N.
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS 11.5 kW System Owner & EV Owner Erin joined StraightUp Solar as the Director of Community Relations in 2011. Prior to StraightUp Solar, she co-founded Renew Missouri, a non-profit advocacy group working to improve energy efficiency and renewable energy policy in Missouri, and she served as the Energy Policy Coordinator […]
Valerie C.
COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER & PROJECT MANAGER TEAM LEAD Valerie joined the StraightUp Solar team as the Solar Permit & Utility Specialist in 2017. She quickly expanded her role to include Service Intake Specialist and then moved into the the Office Project Coordinator position. In 2012, she received a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in History with […]
Eric S.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Eric joined the StraightUp Solar team in 2019 as the Director of Business Development. With an Economics degree from Grinnell College and a Master’s of Planning Degree from the University of Minnesota, Eric has been interested in the triple-bottom line of people, planet and profit throughout his professional career. For sixteen […]
