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.

Mickie Eggebrecht
Director of Business Operations

Year Started With AES: 2019
Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
Favorite Colorado Destination: Top of Mt. Holy Cross
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skiing in the Winter
All the Mountain things in the summer

I’m grateful to work with incredible smart people that push me to become better every day.

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.

George Henry
Supervising Master Electrician

Year Started With AES: 2019
Hometown: The Duke City Albuquerque, New Mexico
Favorite Colorado Destination: If you enjoy the outdoors, almost anywhere in the state
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Hiking, camping, skiing with friends and family  

Being in a fast moving technology with colleagues who enjoy the challenges.

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.

Courtney Grant
Design Specialist/ Consultant

Year Started With AES: 2018
Hometown: Anoka, MN
Favorite Colorado Destination: Red Rocks
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Spending time with my fur babies

I like that there is always change and evolution within the solar industry.

Jessica Helmlinger
Permitting and Project Coordinator

Year Started With AES: 2021
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Favorite Colorado Destination: Grand Mesa
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Riding Bikes

Helping the environment by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Addison Marsh
Administrative Assistant

Year Started With AES: 2023
Hometown: Gypsum, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Breckenridge
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Creating outfits and jewelry

I enjoy working with and learning from people who enjoy their jobs and like what they do.

Doug Parrish
Journeyman 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.

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.

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

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

Tyler Hicks
Lead Installer

Year Started With AES: 2021
Hometown: Gray, Maine
Favorite Colorado Destination: Hot Springs
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Motorcycle Rides

Having an office with the best views in Colorado.

Casey Kalish
Grand County Lead Installer

Year Started With AES: 2023
Hometown: Kiowa, CO
Favorite Colorado Destination: Anywhere I can’t see another person
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Huntin’ and Fishin’

A change of pace.

Garrett Marley
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2018
Hometown:
Favorite Colorado Destination:
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Joe Romano
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2021
Hometown: Albany, NY
Favorite Colorado Destination: Anywhere with deep soft snow
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skinning and Skiing

I just enjoy working with my hands.

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.

DeeJay Thomas
Installer

Year Started With AES: 2022
Hometown: Bartow, GA
Favorite Colorado Destination: Colorado Springs
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Powerlifting

Finishing an array

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

Ben Juliana
Grand County Installer

Year Started With AES: 2022
Hometown: Tualatin, OR
Favorite Colorado Destination: Whichever ski resort has the deepest powder
Favorite Activity/Hobby: Skiing as fast as humanly possible

Every job is its own puzzle to solve

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