Our Team

John Blattner

Director of Channel Sales

Prior to joining Omnidian as Director of Strategic Alliances John spent several years in the solar commercial finance world before diving into the residential solar space. After standing up a successful residential solar division John moved on to work on getting solar recognized and valued in the real estate market. John is passionate about helping good business’s become great and working towards a more sustainable future for all. 

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Omnidian helps both solar companies and the arrays they install operate at maximum efficiency, what’s not to love about that?

Sam Wallach Hanson (he/him)

Software Engineer II

Mallory Culbertson (she/they)

Business Operations Manager

Sower of Solar

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love Omnidian’s commitment to people — our customers, our team members, and our community members. Since joining Omnidian in 2018, I’ve watched team members at all levels of the company push Omnidian to new heights, all while staying true to our values.

Polina Pankova (she/her)

Customer Support Lead

Justin Jellis

Pricing Analyst

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

I love Omnidian because the culture is great! The team is bright, passionate, and very helpful.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

What matters most to me is treating people the way I want to be treated and always striving to learn more.

Karen Schlesinger (she/her)

Director, Software Product Management

Builder of Tech for Good

WHO AM I, REALLY

I have a decade of experience leading product development for eight startups across multiple sectors, including civic tech, human rights, health tech and clean tech. Over the past 15 years I have also founded and managed my own startup as well as a launched a local economic development organization. My work in corporate sustainability primarily focused on energy, waste and water management as well as stakeholder engagement. I have been an adjunct professor and instructor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Alabama, and have an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School and an MFA in Imaging Arts & Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

My north star is working to tackle pressing environmental challenges that impact climate change. My goal is to bring all the skills and talents I’ve developed through my career to bear on this global crisis and to be a part of that solution.

Nico (they/them)

Portfolio Operations Specialist

Erik Barnes (He/Him)

Senior Service Network Manager

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love Omnidian because of the innovative environment and the opportunity to make a real impact in the renewables industry.

Julia Jones (she/her)

Senior UX/UI Designer

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Proud to work for a company that values its people and its role in making the world a better place.

Brad Davis

Chief Marketing Officer

Ad Age | Top 50 In America

With a doctorate in law and 25-years’ experience building high-growth brands and award-winning communication strategies, Brad brings national and international executive-level experience in traditional retail, financial services and renewable energy. He was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Retail Advertising & Marketing Association, inducted into the Retail Marketing Hall of Fame, named the nation’s #1 CMO by U.S. Banker and featured on the cover of Brandweek magazine for his leadership in repositioning the billion-dollar retail banking ad sector. In 2016, he was invited to keynote the World Retail Congress in Dubai to speak about creating genuine value for customers. Brad leads a team of industry vets bringing the nation’s leading solar protection plans and an exceptional client experience to the residential and commercial solar markets.

Bree Brouwer (she/her)

Senior Content Strategist

The Prickly Pear Whisperer

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

The vibe here is laid back yet focused, chill yet dedicated, rebellious yet respectful, and diverse yet inclusive.

WHO AM I, REALLY

People often assume that because of my small stature and feminine style that I’m demure, but I’m secretly a rebel who wants to push boundaries, take on new challenges, and leave behind an extraordinary legacy. I try to live out integrity and knowledge as my key values, trusting that these two can help me become a better, well-rounded person and an open-minded, life-long learner. I know communication can solve many of the world’s problems, and that love has to and will conquer hate.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

My husband, our son, our dogs, and the life/business we’re building together is what makes me get out of bed in the morning. My marketing career is an added blessing! I’m also stoked when I get to work on my prickly pear orchard, talk religion/philosophy, have fancy cocktails with friends, visit new places, experience nature, consume enjoyable media, and dress like I’m from the 1940’s or ’50s.

Dusty Hagstrom

Manager, Software Engineering

Computer Wizard

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

This is a company about it’s people and its mission. Be nice. Save the World.

Rebecca Garlett (she/her)

Senior Program Manager

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love the sincere passion that this team has for the mission and vision of the company. I also love that Omnidian solves problems for customers, by being forward looking with technology, and striving to provide an excellent customer experience.

WHO AM I, REALLY

I am a dreamer, a learner, and a listener. I thrive when I’m learning about new things and coming up with new ideas. Nothing pleases me more than seeing an idea come to fruition.

Kaila Schleu (she/her)

Manager, Commercial Portfolio Operations

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

I love being a part of a team that is helping improve our carbon emissions and making our planet cleaner!

WHO AM I REALLY?:

Forever an optimist and always glass half-full. A gardener, a die-hard Steelers fan, an avid reader and someone who is always willing to try adventurous food!

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

Integrity and empathy – listening to understand rather than listening to respond.

Tarunya Govindarajan (she/her)

Vice President of Product

Tarunya is the Vice President of Product at Omnidian where she supports a talented and passionate team across Product, Program, and Product Marketing Management. She is inspired by Omnidian’s mission to protect and accelerate investments in clean energy, with a commitment to deliver an excellent client experience. 

With over 15 years of product leadership experience at Meta and several growth-stage startups, Tarunya brings a wealth of expertise in scaling products and teams. At Meta, she led the product team for Community Creators serving over 800 million users and previously founded Messenger Kids, Meta’s first successful 0 → 1 standalone app, taking it from idea to 2+ million active users. Prior roles include building one of the first education technology platforms, Edmodo, from less than a million to nearly 100 million users worldwide.

Tarunya holds an MBA from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from Dartmouth College. She lives in San Francisco with her family.

Mark Liffmann

Chief Executive Officer

Industry Pioneer

Mark Liffmann is co-founder and CEO of Omnidian — the nation’s first performance assurance provider for residential and commercial solar systems. We believe capital investments in solar energy need protection and we founded Omnidian to provide lifetime performance assurance to homeowners, business owners and portfolio-scale residential and commercial system owners. A fifteen-year veteran of the solar industry, he co-founded the residential and light commercial business at SunPower and developed a $500 million global enterprise. He previously held executive leadership positions at Clean Power Research, enerG2 and Solar Depot (Soligent). He holds degrees in Physics and Public Policy from Stanford, and Economics and Law from Harvard University.

Tyler Brown (he/they)

Senior Commercial Performance Analyst

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Omnidian has put a lot of focus on letting people spread their wings through programs like Fun Learning Fridays with Emmitt. These programs are great at keeping you thinking about aspects of the industry that aren’t necessarily in your day-to-day routine, and that keeps me engaged. Beyond that, folks here at Omnidian have consistently made me feel comfortable, welcome, and enabled to succeed.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

It is difficult to distill the essence of yourself down small enough to fit into a small paragraph, but it pressed to do so I say that I am a person who values building community and the diversity of lived experience that members of it provide. I embrace moments of awkwardness, as they are necessary to build understanding. Beyond all that, I like to do what I can to bring out the best in the people around me and hope that they will do the same for me — it is through such efforts that I have had the opportunity to learn and grow.

Jared M. (he/him)

Technical Support Specialist

I love to help!

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Omnidian is full of very talented, and helpful people who lead with their hearts. I am inspired every day by the attention to detail, depth of knowledge, and generosity the team at Omnidian shows and shares.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

I am just a guy who likes helping people. I love troubleshooting/problem-solving, and I love it even more when I can help someone else out.

WHAT MATTER MOST TO ME:

What matters most to me is my family. Making sure they are taken care of, making sure I am spending enough time with them, and making sure they know I love them.

Jeff Berg (he/him)

Senior Vice President of Engineering

Tech Visionary

As our Senior Vice President of Engineering, Jeff brings more than two decades of experience in engineering and leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies. During his 11-year tenure at Microsoft, he was instrumental to the vision and development of Sway, one of the company’s fastest growing Microsoft Office products to date with 4 million monthly customers. Jeff also spent seven years at Amazon, where he was instrumental in transforming the user interface and software design architecture. Throughout his career, Jeff has prioritized the need to grow people and technologies that support the business. He holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Washington.

Lynn Coughlin (she/her/hers)

Proactive Alerting Associate

My Super Power is my persistance and resilience

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Omnidian is the most supportive inclusive place I’ve ever had the privilege of working

WHO AM I REALLY?:

I love to work hard, address challenges head on, and try to be the best Mom, friend. And coworker I can be.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

I like to be involved in theatre whenever, and however I can. Whether it’s diving in to house manage, help with logistics, or watch any live theatre…it’s my true passion.

My true LOVE is my family (including my theatre family), and friends. Top of the heap are the amazing humans that are my children, my patient partner, and my furry family members.

Dayna Sheehy

Senior Portfolio Operations Manager, Commercial

Ben Compton (he/him)

Vice President of Commercial Sales

Godfather of Solar O&M

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I LOVE OMNIDIAN for its great culture and amazing people. Our rockstar band of industry veterans working with and mentoring the inspiring next generation of superstars – all making a huge difference together!

WHAT MATTERS MOST

I cherish my family, thrive most being outdoors (hiking, biking, swimming) – you can find me out in the vineyards, up in the mountains, or by the ocean – and have a serious addiction to travel, particularly if it involves live music.

Erika Vélez

Senior Portfolio Operations Manager, Commercial

Kenneth F. Ponte Jr.

Analytics Engineer

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Omnidian allows me to further build upon my professional desires along with fulfilling my renewable energy passion.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

Full IRS_ID: Kenneth Francis Ponte Jr, (Ken or Kenneth for short) my background for the last several years has been with GE Onshore Wind in Data & Analytics. I really enjoyed learning the wind turbine space and am extremely excited to make the shift into solar as a Data Warehouse Engineer continuing to help the renewable industry and Omnidian’s future growth!

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

My Passions are but not limited to Gratitude, Data, Renewable Energy, Technology, Helping Others, Numismatics, above all, the love I have for my Family

Jessica Ison (she/her)

Technical Support Lead

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Omnidian lives their mission, values and culture. Working and being supported by team members striving to make the world a better place.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

Family and finding ways to create memories that last.

Rob Goehrke (he/him)

Director of Talent

Nonviolent Ninja

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Everyone here can propose an idea, find some great partners, and get it done. We live into our values and continue to hold up the mirror to ourselves.

WHO AM I, REALLY

I try to embody nonviolence in my words and actions. I love teach nonviolent communication to anyone interested, and using it to de-escalate and connect with both customers and colleagues.

Cathy Hardin (she/her)

Chief Revenue Officer

Cross-functional champion

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

The winning combination of pursuing a powerful mission alongside a talented and passionate team. The people at Omnidian have high aspirations but low egos, and recognize that the foundation of all great companies are great people who rally together to achieve big things for clients, employees and the world.

WHO AM I, REALLY

I am a curious learner, problem solver, and determined optimist who loves a challenge. My default belief is that there is always a way! I love finding wins even in the toughest moments and helping to unlock what’s possible, so we can look back together to say ‘we did that!’

Wes Ramsey

Portfolio Operations Manager

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

Doing the right thing for both Omnidian and our customers

Dana Hansen (she/her)

Senior Manager, Residential Operations

Proactive Powerhouse

Before coming to Omnidian, Dana spent 5 years working in higher education. She is passionate about helping individuals 1-1 while simultaneously solving systemic problems. During her tenure at Omnidian, Dana has spearheaded the Proactive, Technical, and Customer support teams. She oversees internal and external alert notifications for Omnidian’s entire residential fleet and provides technical expertise for the Customer Support Team. She holds a BA in Earth and Space Sciences from the University of Washington, as well as a MBA in Sustainable Business and a Certificate in Sustainable Energy Solutions from Presidio Graduate School.

Kris Huntting (he/she/they)

Technical Support Specialist

De-escalation Extraordinaire

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love Omnidian because I am allowed to be unapologetically me. I am surrounded by a team of people that care deeply about doing no harm professionally, environmentally, and personally.

WHO AM I, REALLY

Outside of work I pride myself on being a kick-ass parent to two amazing kiddos. I moonlight as security on the weekends at the local gay bar, and I love to sing some karaoke at the local dive bars.

Emmitt Muckles (he/him)

Program Manager, Residential Operations Training

I’m just Emmitt!

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I can be what I am. Here to learn and serve.

WHO AM I, REALLY

I am an open learner and servant to those who’s gravity if find.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

What matters most to me is the experience of living, not so much the things which are typically tools of the experience.

Andrea Calhoun (she/her)

Director, Residential Operations

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love that at Omnidian, we practice our company’s vision, mission, and values in every interaction, and when we fall short, we fix it and learn from it.

Janie Good (she/her)

Sales Operation Specialist

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Omnidian is slaying the solar industry!

WHO AM I, REALLY

Value relationships and experiences.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

What matters most to me is my family – 3 amazing grown sons, 2 incredible daughter-in-laws, 1 precious, adorable and silly grandson and my furbaby, Walter. We have always been a close group and for that I’m forever grateful.

I’m very much a believer in you get back whatever you put in and that is regardless of anything in life, i.e., relationships, work, etc.

Accept, Respect and Don’t Judge

Molly Hothan (she/her)

Technical Support Specialist

Katy Harper (she/her)

Director of Data Management and Information Security

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love working for a company where I can make a difference. My co-workers at Omnidian are proactive and positive and are always looking for ways to improve. It is wonderful having a shared mission that helps to make the world a better place.

Sean Swentek (he/him)

VP, Marketing

Network Innovator

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

The people and culture at Omnidian are second to none. Rarely does a business truly live out their values while fully embracing the unique qualities of every team member.

Maika Bui

Senior Client Success Manager

Super Connector

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

The Mission. The Values. The People.

Matt Greenlund (he/him)

Portfolio Operations Manager

Protector of Clean Energy Investments

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

The PEOPLE. Everyone here is so inclusive, and willing to help each other out. I never thought I could feel this included while working in a remote setting.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

I am NABCEP PVIP certified and I want to make a positive contribution to the energy transition!

Sarah Bird (she/her)

Customer Support Associate

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Everyone is so kind and helpful! This company is making huge strides to help make renewable energy a positive experience for all.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

I have a degree in Environmental Engineering from Florida International University. I love being outside, either hiking or on the water, especially if I can bring my wonderful rescue dog Luna! I’m a huge animal lover and long-time vegan, and my favorite place is the beach.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

Being the change I want to see in the world.

Elise Van Vuren (she/her)

Principal Program Manager

WHAT MATTERS MOST

People! My family and close friends are the most important part of my life. I also really value my working relationships and put a large emphases on creating an environment where people can do their best work.

David Kenny

Chief Operating Officer

Master Engineer

A Stanford University alumni with a MS & BS in Mechanical Engineering, David has a deep background in solar operations, including building and running the nation’s second largest residential fleet. Before co-founding Omnidian, Dave was Senior Director at SunRun, managing and leading the second largest leased residential fleet in the world — including field operations, quality assurance, systems performance and field service network. He has over 12 years of solar and clean tech experience at Sunrun, Metrus Energy and MMA Renewable Ventures. Now, David is the visionary behind our proprietary analytical platform. His vision for our proprietary technology garnered the attention and support of the Department of Energy, resulting in a significant grant supporting the “accelerated development of highly impactful solar technologies.”

Minesh Shah (he/him/his)

President

Team Supporter

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

The combination of passionate people uniting as a team to make a real difference in the world.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

My most important job is being a great father and husband. It’s a privilege to help build a company and industry that will create a better world for my children and the next generation overall.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

I love scaling companies, and the most enjoyable and rewarding part is developing people. Building trust is critical, and this culminates in relationships that drive mentorship and learning.

Jessica Gibbon

Senior Manager, Commercial Operations

Ops Queen

Jessica started her journey with Omnidian in early 2020 following five years of solar client success experience in both residential and commercial O&M. She is a dedicated and resourceful management professional with expertise in coordinating, planning, and executing client needs within scheduled deadlines. After joining the Omnidian team as a Portfolio Operations Manager, she flourished along with the growth of the commercial side of the company and quickly became the Manager of Commercial Operations. She possesses leadership and communication skills to effectively deliver training for the teams ongoing professional development. Jessica currently leads a growing team of Portfolio Operations Managers who are directly tied to the success of the commercial client experience. She prides herself on facilitating a fun and lighthearted work environment and in her free time enjoys traveling and outdoor activities.

Keegan Shrum

Portfolio Operations Manager, Commercial

Katherine Wagner (she/her)

Commercial Portfolio Operations Manager

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Omnidian’s people are a delight to work with. We build teams with high levels of trust and authenticity which makes me excited to show up and learn something new every day. It very clearly carries through to our work with our clients!

WHO AM I REALLY?:

Many folks find it surprising that I am quite introverted, but is is my superpower:) I really enjoy hosting dinner parties, collaging, swimming and going for long walks. Creating the time to use my brain in many different ways is a goal of mine this year.

Maurice Pizano

Manager, Customer Support

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love working for Omnidian because of the inclusive work environment, not only do they value their clients, they value their people first!

Yoseff Tucker

Solutions Engineer

System Protector

Before serving as Omnidian’s Head of Ops, Yoseff led SolarCity’s Diagnostics Department and cofounded the Operations and Maintenance Department. He oversaw monitoring operations for 370,000-plus residential and commercial energy assets, acted as point on investor relations and due diligence surrounding asset performance, and managed a committee that improved SolarCity’s energy forecasting tools. Yoseff also worked as an electrician, installing grid-tied and off-grid solar power systems, and spent time as a systems administrator for an Internet service provider.

Sarah Rasmussen

Service Partner Compliance Lead

Queen of Posi Vibes

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Forward thinking. Top Notch People. Everyday I get to help shape Renewable Energies to be the very best they can be and having a lot of fun on the way!

Dylan Brody

Customer Support Specialist

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

An inclusive, caring, make you feel like you matter, place to work!

WHO AM I REALLY?:

Customer success oriented guy, who also likes to laugh and have fun!

WHAT MATTER MOST TO ME:

Most important thing to me is my family!

Anna Waters

Vice President, Commercial Operations

WHO AM I, REALLY

Anna leads Omnidian’s Commercial Operations and Performance Engineering teams. Prior to Omnidian, Anna spent a decade managing O&M and Asset Management for a leading US Developer and asset owner of Distributed Generation projects servicing many Fortune 500 clients. Anna is passionate to pair technology with an expert team of operations specialists to effectively assure System Performance.

Nuala Murphy (she/her)

VP Residential Operations

Nuala serves as Vice President of Residential Operations. She brings over 20 years of expertise leading international customer service organizations focusing on innovation and employee engagement to provide world class customer experiences. Before joining Omnidian, Nuala began her solar journey at SunPower where she was the Vice President of Customer Care, leading teams in Customer Service and Technical Support. Prior to that she lead teams at Wayfair and Amazon, where she spent 7 years, most recently as the Customer Service Director for Amazon Web Services. Nuala graduated from the University of Applied Sciences in Kempten, Germany with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and International Marketing.

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

I am proud to be part of a team who cares about what matters most to customers so we can all positively influence climate change.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent!

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

Progress not perfection

Theresa Dantzig (she/her)

Commercial Service Network Manager

Queen of Organizing

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

The culture at Omnidian fosters collaboration and innovation, making every day at work a rewarding experience. I appreciate how our collective efforts contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. It’s not just a job; it’s a shared mission that resonates with my passion for making a positive impact. Together, we’re not just changing the solar game; we’re lighting up a path towards a brighter, cleaner world.

Monse Arenas

Financial Analyst

Rosanna (she/her)

Knowledge Management Specialist

My superpower: I turn frowns and frustration into smiles and satisfaction.

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Every day Omnidian works to make the world a better place through intentional, ethical, and sustainable actions. Each and every person working here is celebrated as a whole human – not just an employee. Collaboration, exploration, and open communication is not just encouraged, but fully embraced. All these elements combined create a powerful energy that truly feels magical.

Wolf Logan

Principal Software Engineer

Industrial Diplomat

Wolf brings formidable experience in system design and mentorship to Omnidian. In over thirty years of industry experience in companies ranging from the very small to the very large, he’s built foundational software architecture for start-ups and influenced technology strategy at Microsoft and Google. Providing technical leadership to both our broad engineering discussions and specific implementation challenges, he’s able to digest technologies and ideas and present them to a variety of audiences — human or machine — on short notice.

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Omnidian is a group of people passionate about making a difference, taking concrete action to help address the crisis of climate change. I’m proud to be a part of that.

Elise Wulff (she/her)

Senior People Business Partner

People Ops Buckaroo

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love working for Omnidian because of the talented and passionate people. We are all working together to build a healthier planet!

Leah Kyle

Head of People and Culture

Culture Advocate

Since graduating from Western University with a B.A. in Industrial Organized Psychology, Leah has amassed more than 20 years of HR leadership experience and is an ICF Certified Coach. At Omnidian, she works closely with the executive team to foster a workplace culture where creativity and collaboration lead to market breakthroughs and career-defining growth. Her primary focus is in advancing strategic human resources initiatives consistent with the organization’s mission and values. She is a fierce advocate for both individual and company success and is passionate about creating an environment that maximizes on employees’ strengths, inspires hard work and celebrates success. Part of her winning leadership strategy involves championing a diverse and inclusive organizational culture, where employees can be themselves.

David Pethick

VP, Australia

Cleantech Business Builder

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I knew the Omnidian team for a few years before I joined. From the outside, it seemed like a great team with an excellent culture. The view from inside is even better!

Alexandra Constantin (she/her)

System Onboarding Associate

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

The people are why I love Omnidian! This company truly cares about and supports everyone, and it shows in the wonderful work and dedication the Omnidian team brings forward.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Psychology and a love for science! Being able to live in an area with such a rich background in research and scientific development is something I am very grateful for. I really enjoy being able to explore all of the wonderful sites and fun adventures that Washington has to offer with my friends and family. I also try to dedicate at least a little bit of time every day for some of my favorite hobbies like reading, watching movies, and discovering new activities around the Seattle area!

Justin Sherman (he/him)

Vice President, Service Network

Solar Networker

Before coming onboard as Director of Service Network, Justin spent more than five years working in the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Forestry Program. He managed Sungevity’s Field Service Project Management Department and coordinated service solutions for a fleet of more than 25,000 interconnected PV systems. His efforts to expand the Operations and Maintenance service network by providing national coverage and support reduced average service costs by 25%. He holds a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Penn State.

Larkin Broussard (she/her)

Portfolio Operations Associate

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

The Omnidian team truly live by and uphold their values. They want to see their team mates succeed in achieving their personal and professional goals, while also moving forward together in the pursuit of a healthy and sustainable future. Everyone has something to contribute here. It’s a place where you can truly be yourself!

WHAT MATTER MOST TO ME:

Having meaningful relationships with friends, family and community means the most to me!

Megan Ellis (she/her)

Manager, System Onboarding

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Collaboration and trust between colleagues are why I love Omnidian! We work together to constantly deliver value to our clients.

WHO AM I, REALLY

I graduated from University of Washington with a degree in Environmental Resource Management. I have a lovely golden retriever so you’ll often find me in Seattle dog parks, or hiking around the state. I have a love for pottery, that has taught me the valuable lesson that oftentimes things break, and we have to fix them (just like solar equipment)!

Rahel B. (she/her)

Senior Manager, Residential Operations

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Not only are we making giant strides in the solar industry, we’re doing so by constantly striving to be ethical, fair, and the best advocates for our customers and clients that we can be.

Claire Farhner (she/her)

Residential Field Service Manager

Mighty Millennial

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

This company is working hard to break stereotypes about how corporations should treat their employees. Saying that I’m proud to be a part of that is a vast understatement.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

Working diligently, every day, to help solve the climate crisis and make the most environmentally friendly decisions I can. Also, making sure billionaires pay taxes and ultimately stop amassing wealth.

Ruth Yawata (she/her)

Senior Data Warehouse Engineer

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

Omnidian’s culture is amazing because they are focused on you as a person first, and how to contribute to your growth. I feel empowered to take control of my own career path and to speak up and with my own ideas.

Genevieve Gravina

Senior Director of Commercial Enterprise Sales

Genevieve has worked with many types of solar businesses across the country. For the past eight years, she has a developed the superpower of listening closely to discover the needs of the solar customer and works diligently to provide transparency, education and solutions.

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

One of a kind technology plus an experienced, fun and mission-driven teams are the ingredients to making Omnidian an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Andy Steffen (he/him)

Senior Client Success Manager, Enterprise Commercial

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

The people! It’s always been the people!

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

Leaving this planet a better place for future generations.

Jordan Heeger (he/him)

VP, Finance

Financial Builder

EXPERIENCE

Jordan is a strategic finance partner who drives Omnidian’s continued evolution of technical and operational finance and accounting. His commitment to data driven process improvement strengthens organizational scale as we support a growing portfolio of industry leading clients. After starting his career at PwC, Jordan spent the last 7 years building global finance and accounting functions for technology enabled service businesses, most notably with Remitly. Jordan holds an active CPA license in the state of Washington and a Master of Accounting from the University of Southern California.

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

With high quality performance assurance, Omnidian is forging an exciting opportunity as clean energy adoption continues to increase. This opportunity, combined with the collective passion of the Team to support our growing customer base in protecting their investments, makes Omnidian a truly special organization.

Magz Masters (she/her)

Residential Field Service Manager

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN

I love Omnidian because they genuinely care about their people and prioritize their well-being. Additionally, their use of efficient tools and innovative practices helps us achieve outstanding results effectively.

Ray Szylko

Chief Strategy Officer

Steward of Strategic Alliances

As co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Omnidian, Ray is responsible for business development and strategic partnerships. With over 24 years of executive leadership experience and a track record for identifying and forging strategic alliances, he most recently served as Managing Director of Advisory in Financial Services for KPMG. He previously served as a senior executive with Washington Mutual Bank’s Commercial Division — where he launched a $2 billion business line, as Head of Product for Bank of the West, and as SVP with financial services provider, Account Now. In the solar industry, he transformed the global customer acquisition strategies for SunPower. Ray holds an MBA in Corporate Strategy from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and an undergraduate degree in Business Economics and Public Policy from Indiana University.

Julie Kazanjian (she/her)

Director, Product Marketing

WHO AM I REALLY?:

I am a lifelong learner who brings passion and dedication to all of my (too many) pursuits. I have over 20 years of experience in all aspects of product, marketing, and sales strategy and operations. Before joining Omnidian, I spent 15 years at a rapidly scaling design and manufacturing company in the building products industry. Helping organizations to scale effectively and grow successfully is one of my superpowers. I always want to be where I can make the biggest impact, which is why I love being at the hub of activity in the Product team.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

Living a balanced life filled with family, friends, the outdoors, creative pursuits, and giving back — extra points for combining as many of these together as possible! And above all, the health of our planet. I am grateful to have the opportunity to combat climate change by accelerating the adoption of renewable energy at Omnidian, and as an avid paddle boarder, I am passionate about protecting and restoring our oceans.

Michael Stottlemyre

VP, Business & Strategy Development

Fleet Developer

Michael has been a leader in the energy sector since 2006 and in solar fleet and portfolio management since 2013. Prior to joining Omnidian as Director of Relationship Management, he held leadership positions at Cadmus Energy Services Group and Vela Environmental. Running Spruce’s Field Operations Department, he oversaw the performance of 30,000-plus residential and commercial solar assets, decreased cost of service by 20% and helped secure more than $125 million in new project financing. He holds a BS in Environmental Science from Western Washington University as well as an MBA and MA in International Environmental Policy from Middlebury.

Eric Oleynick

Client Success Manager

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Omnidian’s people and products are helping maximize the benefits solar brings to society.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

Balance, upholding my values, staying open-minded, and enjoying the outdoors!

Barrett Miles

Vice President, Business Development

Relationship Builder

Barrett is a seasoned solar partnership builder. He relishes learning about new equipment, technology, and the nuances of the thriving solar industry. He has led business development efforts in New England for CED Greentech. His professional path led him to join one of the top solar lenders, Mosaic, in 2017 where he forged and supported partnerships across the Northeast and Midwest. He currently serves on the board of the Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE). He works tirelessly for his partners to ensure the highest level of service.

Rhyan Thomas (she/her)

Customer Support Associate

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

I love Omnidian because every person you talk to feels like an old friend. There is a sense of community here that I haven’t felt at any other workplace.

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME:

What matters most to me is my relationships with my family and friends. They have shaped into the person I am today and are a huge reason I was able to become a part of this team.

DeJa Roper (She/Her)

Residential Field Service Manager

Noah Schneider (he/him)

Portfolio Operations Manager

WHY I LOVE OMNIDIAN:

Transparency! Leaders are transparent on company goals, where we are at, and where we need to go to get to where we want to be. Personal contributions feel more important when we are all collectively working together to reach our goal.

WHO AM I REALLY?:

Aspiring traveler, sports fan, cat dad, etc.