Navy Submarine Officer to Renewable Energy Developer—Shane Roche’s Story
Shane Roche has been in the clean energy industry for 5 years and is currently the Project Development Manager at Vestas.
Landon Redmon, Smart Grid Manufacturing, Massachusetts
“Working in clean energy holds significant meaning for both me and my family. It allows me to contribute to a cause larger than myself, building on the sense of service I gained in the military.”
Andrew Burke, Offshore Wind, Texas
“[Clean Energy] is diversifying our energy mix and bringing forward additional job opportunities in a growing sector.”
Rolando Mattar, Power Electronics, Florida
“I wish people knew that I am not limited to just the conversion of power from DC-AC. In my current position I work with all aspects of a renewable project from the batteries to the transformer at the interconnection with the Grid. Due to my expansive network on not just the supplier but the integrator/developer segments I can bring different parties involved together.”
Khariell Pinkney, Solar and Storage, Illinois
“There are tons of opportunities to be trained at many levels within renewables.”
Tenley Dalstrom, Energy Innovation, California
“There is no down side, only an opportunity to rise.”
Parker Johnson, Solar, Hawaii
“Our fossil fuel industry is aged, using outdated infrastructure and a profit model that is state mandated and subsidized. This needs to change.”
Michael Callender, EVs, Massachusetts
“Skills and passions, developed during military service, are directly applicable and severely needed in clean energy.”
Jim Purekal, Solar, Washington, D.C.
“Clean energy provides the pathway for true independence.”
Alex Fox, Energy Efficiency, New York
“I want to leave a legacy for my children and make a lasting impression for them to aspire to.”