Andy S
SOLAR PROJECT DEVELOPER Andy S joined the SUS Team in the Spring of 2024.He has 6 years of experience working in the Solar industry including Solar Project Development and Sales. . He holds a Bachelor of Science, Computer Science degree from the University of Iowa. Andy has received certification with Midwest Renewable Energy Association in Solar Training and PV Sales […]
Connor H.
LARGE COMMERCIAL PROJECT ANALYST Connor earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Northern Colorado, just outside of his hometown of Boulder. He joins SUS with over 10 years of experience in and passion for the solar industry. Connor played a pivotal role in the establishment of Mission Solar whose focus is nonprofits. […]
Tish K.
PROJECT DEVELOPER Prior to joining SUS, Tish eorked at John A Logan College. Tish collaborated with employers to create pathways providing new graduates with job opportunities. “I’m excited to become involved in the renewable energy field because I really believe we need to collectively move to more sustainable living.” CALL NOW EMAIL We’d love to […]
Maria Magdalena L.
CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST Maria Magdalena has worked for StraightUp Solar since September 2022. They had worked in solar for two years prior to joining, so they had a great wealth of knowledge to start. Maria Magdalena works with the Sales and Service teams currently as the first point of contact with customers who are interested […]
Denise S.
CUSTOMER CARE MANAGER Prior to joining SUS, Denise obtained her NABCEP certification. Denise said “SUS really stood out as the company I want to be a part of because of the focus on helping their customers understand the importance of solar while maintaining a community within the company.” CALL NOW EMAIL We’d love to hear […]
Shannon F.
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRECONSTRUCTION 9.72 kW System Owner Shannon joined StraightUp Solar in 2013 as Director of Business Development to grow the company in Illinois. Today she directs StraightUp Solar’s Central Illinois office in Bloomington and serves as the Vice President of Development. She also lives her passion for advancing the use of renewable energy […]
Patrick S.
SOLAR PROJECT DEVELOPER Patrick recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in Renewable Energy and a minor in Environmental Studies from Illinois State University. Patrick was eager to put his passion and degree to work and wants to learn as much as possible at StraightUp solar. He likes to spend his free time with family and […]
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 […]
Andrew M.
R&R SPECIALIST 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 wife, Joy, and […]
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 […]
