Meet the heart and soul of Active Energies Solar. Our passion for solar along with the respect we share with our team and our customers drives us to be better every day.

Interested in going solar with your career? Become part a team who puts our people first.

Rich Clubine
Owner

Year Started With AES: 2017
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Favorite Colorado Destination: A mountain ride on my motorcycle
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skiing in the winter, Golfing in the Summer

I love getting up every morning to work with amazing people, dedicated to delivering a quality solar project at a competitive price, helping our customers become energy independent and improving our environment.

Ryan Simmons
Technical Director

Year Started With AES: 2018
Hometown: Woodbury, CT
Favorite Colorado Destination: The Gore Range
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skiing in the winter Running in the summer

I love developing clean energy solutions for a more sustainable future that our customers can be proud of.

Mason White
Director of Logistics and Installation

Year Started With AES: 2018
Hometown: Amarillo, TX
Favorite Colorado Destination: Vail
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skiing 

Working in an industry that provides economic benefits while also aligning with my personal values and stewardship.

Doug Parrish
Master Electrician

Year Started With AES: 2022
Hometown: Woodstock, IL
Favorite Colorado Destination: Arkansas River
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Rafting and Kayaking

Gaining electrical construction experience in Solar production is an inevitable certainty for our future.

Matt Stephens
Regional Manager Grand County/ Residential Wireman

Year Started With AES: 2014
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Anywhere in the Mountains
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Pickleball 

Working towards a sustainable future for my daughter.

Erik Van Wagenen
Sales Specialist

Year Started With AES: 2019
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Favorite Colorado Destination: The Mountains
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skiing

I love helping people save money and reduce their carbon footprint at the same time. 

Clay Warren
Sales Specialist

Year Started With AES: 2019
Hometown: Wilmington, NC
Favorite Colorado Destination: Colorado River
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skiing/Snowboarding 

Meeting and getting to know people in our community who are interested in getting solar along with those who work in construction and government fields that are making it happen.

Triston Sisneros
Technical Specialist/Consultant

Year Started With AES: 2024
Hometown: Aurora, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Gore Range
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Running uphill, skiing downhill

Working with my hands, working on roofs. Every project is a different puzzle to solve.

Jessica Helmlinger
Operations Manager 

Year Started With AES: 2023
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Favorite Colorado Destination: Grand Mesa
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Riding Bikes

Helping the environment by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Dave Mott
Journeyman Electrician

Year Started With AES: 2022
Hometown: New Haven, CT
Favorite Colorado Destination: Silverton
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Snowboarding

Being challenged by complex Tesla System Designs and figuring out solutions to make the installation happen.

Allen Golsen
Residential Wireman Electrician

Year Started With AES: 2019
Hometown: Randleman, NC
Favorite Colorado Destination:Mt. Sneffels
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Hiking, Biking and Lifting weights 

It is satisfying to see a house be fully powered by solar + batteries in only a couple of days of work.

Erin Trail
Lead Installer / O&M Operations

Year Started With AES: 2017
Hometown: Blue Springs, MO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Crested Butte
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Target Practice

Being outside in a new place all the time.

Royan Garcia
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2022
Hometown: Edwards, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Rifle Gap Reservoir
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Soccer and video games

Seeing the projects we have installed finished around our community starring us back in the face.

Emanuel Rodriguez Avila
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2023
Hometown: Edwards, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Vail
Favorite Activity/Hobby: I like to cooking and designing clothes

I like the views and the people I get to meet.

Justin Garcia
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2023
Hometown: Edwards, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Any summit areas, unknown ski resorts and any mountain view is just gorgeous.
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Four wheeling or any outdoor activity

My favorite part about doing solar is being able to expand on my creativity and to be a team player, the freedom to learn anything I want to is truly an honor, solar is also really good for the environment.

Benny Perez-Aguilera
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2023
Hometown: Leadville, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Denver
Favorite Activity/Hobby:Gym and soccer

The amazing views all over Colorado.

Mike Diaz
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2024
Hometown: Leadville, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: All the hotsprings
Favorite Activity/Hobby:Fishing, being outdoors and spending time with family

AES is a great company to work for, and I like learning the trade.

Interested in going solar with your career? Become part a team who puts our people first.