Charles M.
RESIDENTIAL / SMALL COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER AND SUBCONTRACTOR 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 […]
Chad F.
PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY MANAGER 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 […]
Brent R.
SENIOR PROJECT DEVELOPER 10.12 kW Array Brent Ritzel joined StraightUp Solar in 2015 as a Project Developer and has worked tirelessly since then to bring awareness of renewable energy to Southern Illinois and build enthusiasm for investment in clean energy throughout the region. Brent was born and raised in Carbondale, Illinois. After completing his Bachelor’s […]
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 […]
Andrew M.
DIRECTOR OF SERVICE AND O&M Andrew joined the StraightUp Solar crew in October, 2019. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with with a minor in Business from SIUE. He also has his NABCEP Associate certification. Andrew is co-owner of Mulberry Grove Market. In his free time Andrew loves to spend time with his […]
Adam K.
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION Adam joined StraightUp Solar with a degree in accounting from SIUE and 3 years accounting work at a major corporation in St. Louis. Like so many others that work for StraightUp Solar, he decided to pursue his passion for sustainable energy as a new career path. Adam tells us he want to […]
Aaron M.
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Aaron B.
SALES MANAGER Aaron joined the StraightUp Solar team in 2017. He was drawn to the company because of it’s sense of ethical, environmental, and economical community sustainability, proven by our B Corporation certification. He previously worked as a towboat deckhand on the Illinois River, where he discovered his love for the outdoors. However, after learning […]
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 […]
