Megan graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her studies included coursework at the world-renowned School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia - the first university to offer undergraduate studies in the fields of photovoltaics and solar energy.

After working in the Vail Valley with a mechanical engineering firm, Megan co-founded Active Energies in 2006. It was the first firm of its type in Eagle County, and quickly expanded to serve the Aspen/Roaring Fork Valley and Denver Metro area as well. Since that time, Megan has worked with hundreds of homeowners, business owners, property managers, and municipalities to analyze, achieve, measure, and report efficiency upgrades.

Megan's continuing education studies include coursework in the Design and Installation of Photovoltaics through Solar Energy International, a certification by RESNET as a Home Energy Rater, qualifying her to provide homes with an ENERGY STAR® award for efficiency, as well as various builder tax credits. Megan also holds certifications through the Building Performance Institute (BPI) as an energy auditor, through the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED® Accredited Professional, LEED Green Associate, LEED AP+ for Homes, LEED for Homes Green Rater, and LEED for Homes International Green Rater.
Community-wise, Megan holds positions on the Board of Directors of Holy Cross Energy, Eagle County EcoBuild Steering Committee, the Town of Vail's Sustainable Building Initiatives Committee, and has served as Chair for the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability since 2007. In addition to her board involvement, Megan currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards, teaching classes on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Jason graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Information Systems. After working in high-tech industry for a number of years, Jason's ever-growing interest in sustainability lead him to co-found Active Energies in 2006.

Since forming AE, Jason has continued his education and training to stay on the industry's cutting edge. He is a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional (the solar industry's premier professional credential), and has also completed training to be a certified Home Energy Rater, providing AE's clients with a holistic view of energy improvements. Jason leads AE's solar division, personally overseeing all solar designs and installations.

Kristen graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Minor in Geology. As a passionate advocate of sustainable choices, she spent her undergraduate years working with CU’s renowned Environmental Center. Kristen then moved on to the City of Boulder’s Local Environmental Action Division, contributing to energy efficiency and waste reduction programs, policies, and services, as well as to Boulder’s Energy Future and municipalization efforts. She joined the AE team in 2013.

Kristen is LEED AP Homes certified and is working towards her HERS certification. She currently engages homeowners, property owners, and business owners to identify, report, and implement energy efficiency upgrades, coordinates training opportunities, and provides marketing and communications support for AE.  Kristen also supports Active Energies Solar with solar design and installation. 

When she’s not fueling her passion for building sustainable communities, you can find Kristen skiing, hiking, biking, camping, rafting, gardening, and soaking up the Colorado sunshine with her dog. 

Justin graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics & Business with a concentration in Finance.  During the 2008 economic crisis Justin found himself displaced in the financial world longing for more fulfillment in his life.  It was the realization of becoming more self sustainable that persuaded Justin start a career in the Energy Industry.

Justin spent three years working in the Energy Industry in New Jersey before staring at Active Energies Solar, LLC in 2013.  He spent the beginning of his professional career performing both energy audits and overseeing the installation of over 10 MW's worth of commercial solar PV installations.  His relationship with nature and passion for sustainability has led him to Colorado where he strives to lower his personal carbon footprint while simultaneously educating and advising others to reduce their impact on global climate change.