Michael N.
FOREMAN Michael joined our team in 2019. Prior to solar, he was a carpenter for the past 14 years, and has worked an all phases of construction. He has done everything from pouring concrete to installing roofs to custom tiling. He recently returned to St. Louis, but was living in New Mexico for the past […]
Michael H.
COMMERCIAL ESTIMATOR 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 Area […]
Matt R.
LEAD ELECTRICIAN Matt joined Straightup Solar in 2012. He left the coal mines to become part of our roof crew and is glad he made the switch. He hopes to continue his education by pursuing an electrical degree. In his spare time he selflessly helps on his friend’s farm. A native from Sparta IL, but […]
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 […]
Ky A.
SOLAR ACCESS MANAGER & PROJECT DEVELOPER Ky joined the StraightUp Solar team in 2019. Previously he was a professor of Political Science, a Teleradiology Business Manager, a Political Scientist, and Environmental Consultant. Outside of work, Ky enjoys soccer, racquetball, reading, and swimming. Ky is excited to help others reduce their carbon footprint and is happy […]
Kevin B.
SENIOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN 6.96 kW System Owner & EV Owner Kevin joined StraightUp Solar as a Solar Installer in 2016, shortly after completing 5 years in the Army. He had been stationed in Korea, after studying Korean at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. As part of his military to civilian transition process, Kevin […]
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 […]
Doug W.
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Doug Wideman joined StraightUp Solar in April 2018. Doug’s solar career began with a solar installation on his own home in 2013. Since then, he has spent the last 5 years applying his 30 plus years of management, entrepreneurial endeavors, and overall business acumen experience traveling the country as a National […]
Doug I.
FIELD PROJECT COORDINATOR Doug joined the StraightUp Solar team in January of 2019. He attended the MREA’s Solar Training Academy. He brings with him a background in show production/stage hand/stage management. Doug said he is excited to help society switch away from fossil fuel dependency and has been looking for a tribe like StraightUp Solar […]
Dan H.
SENIOR COMMERCIAL PROJECT DEVELOPER Dan joined the StraightUp Solar team at the beginning of 2019. He is an Air Force Veteran and was Crew Chief in the AWACS program. He is a licensed pilot. Before joining StraightUp Solar, Dan was in COCC Business Administration. Dan has an incredible 17 year old daughter and a Boxer […]
