Team

The value of an organization lies in its people and its values. Meet the Verogy team and discover the values that drive our business.

Our purpose: to affect positive change through renewable energy. Our team of solar power experts will help you access clean energy through their knowledge of the solar industry.

Nick Albino

Nick Albino

PV Designer/Solar Engineer

Nick graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Since joining Verogy as an intern, Nick has moved up to take on full PV design and solar engineer responsibilities.

Torre Babich

Torre Babich

Pre-NTP Project Manager

Torre is a Pre-NTP Project Manager at Verogy. Torre has held various roles in the solar industry and is a licensed electrician in the state of Connecticut. Torre is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and his two dogs in his home town of Southington, CT.

John Beauton

John Beauton

Senior Project Manager

John brings 30+ years of electrical & construction experience as an IBEW Local 90 Electrician. Prior to entering the Renewable Energy Industry, John held Project Manager, and Operations Manager roles specializing in the Energy Management/Building Automation field of the electrical/mechanical industry.

Jenna Behan

Jenna Behan

Head of Marketing and Public Relations

Jenna is a marketing and communications professional with a strong background in brand strategy, digital marketing, and public relations. She holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut and has led successful campaigns across the renewable energy sector.

Erich Broadrick

Erich Broadrick

O&M Technician/Electrical Apprentice

Prior to joining Verogy, Erich spent eight years in the Army focusing on military aviation. Erich then started a small construction business, which led him to graduate from the Industrial Management and Training Institute.

James Cerkanowicz

James Cerkanowicz

Manager of Permitting

James is a licensed professional engineer in the State of CT. James lives in Suffield, CT with his wife and two sons. An avid runner & skier, you will often find him at a hockey rink or lacrosse field cheering on his two sons.

Ken Czajka

Ken Czajka

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Ken has over twenty years of electrical experience and is a licensed electrician in CT and MA. He also holds a NABCEP Installation Professional Certificate. Ken is an outdoors enthusiast and a father of two teenage boys.

Mac Daly

Mac Daly

Counsel

Mac joined Verogy after working at multiple law firms specializing in real estate, real estate finance, corporate and environmental work. Mac received his J.D. from the Boston University School of Law and attended Trinity College for his undergraduate degree.

Steve DeNino

Steve DeNino

Chief Operating Officer

Steve focuses on all aspects of business operations at Verogy. Steven attended East Tennessee State University, holds licenses as a Connecticut electrical contractor, a Massachusetts construction supervisor and is NABCEP certified.

James Devine

James Devine

Business Development Analyst

James is responsible for supporting the finance team with all aspects of proposal creation, development and market specific research. James earned his B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia in 2021.

Bryan Fitzgerald

Bryan Fitzgerald

Director of Development

Bryan has successfully led the development of over 30 megawatts of solar projects through land use approvals in Connecticut. Bryan attended the University of Connecticut and studied Environmental Science & Natural Resources.

Ben Frank

Ben Frank

VP of EPC Development

Ben graduated from McGill University in Montreal Canada with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration. In his free time, he enjoys walking, cycling, skiing and racing cars.

Luke Galvin

Luke Galvin

Senior Project Manager

Luke manages the commercial Projects Pipeline and helping to drive strong execution and customer experience. Prior to Verogy, Luke enjoyed 20 years in Wireless Network Development with experiences in Site Acquisition, Development and Construction Management.

Steve Gianotti

Steve Gianotti

Chief Accounting Officer

Steve holds a B.S. in Business Administration - Accounting. Steve has over 15 years of accounting experience and is responsible for financial reporting, accounting, tax, audit, tax equity structuring and corporate finance.

Ian Gottheim

Ian Gottheim

Civil Engineering Project Manager

Ian is a Civil Engineering Project Manager at Verogy. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer in NC and NY. In his free time, Ian enjoys running, hiking, and reading.

Jim Hanson

Jim Hanson

VP of Project Finance

Jim has spent over 25 years advising energy clients on corporate finance, capital raising, M&A and board issues. Jim earned an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois. In addition, he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

William Herchel

William Herchel

Chief Executive Officer

Will earned his law degree from the University of Connecticut in 2012, and earned a B.A. from Stonehill College. He is bar certified in the State of Connecticut.

Carolyn Humphreys

Carolyn Humphreys

VP of EPC Development

Carolyn has enjoyed 17 rewarding years in the solar industry in solar design, installation, maintenance, finance, and manufacturing. Carolyn graduated from Barnard College/Columbia University with a BA in Political Science.

Spencer Kinyon

Spencer Kinyon

Business Development Analyst

Spencer earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Connecticut in 2021, and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Connecticut in 2020.

Jesse Kushner

Jesse Kushner

Commissioning Specialist

Throughout his 13 years in the solar industry, Jesse has worked as a residential installer, foreman, crew lead, safety specialist and most recently senior inspection pipeline manager where he was nationally recognized for his performance.

Nery Leal

Nery Leal

Business Development Associate

Nery grew up in NY, and graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a degree in English/Communications and currently lives in Ridgefield, CT.

Al Mendoza

Al Mendoza

Solar Electrician

Al has been in the solar industry since 2012 and has experience in many different areas. In his spare time, Al enjoys spending time with his family.

Joseph Moss

Joseph Moss

Director, Business Development

Joseph is a Certified Energy Manager and lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife where he enjoys the outdoors & cycling.

Maria Nieto

Maria Nieto

Staff Accountant

Maria graduated from the University of North Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and also holds a Masters Degree in Accounting.

Alex Nigro

Alex Nigro

Assistant Project Manager
Brad Parsons

Brad Parsons

Director of Design and Permitting

Brad earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Hartford and is a licensed Professional Engineer in CT, MA, NY, and RI. Brad lives in Jamestown, RI with his wife and son.

Kyle Perry

Kyle Perry

Engineering Manager

Prior to joining Verogy, Kyle spent two summers as an intern on the engineering team at Greenskies Renewable Energy. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2017 with a B.S. in Engineering and Business.

Greg Pool

Greg Pool

VP of Development for National Accounts

Greg graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Environmental Engineering. He lives in Bentonville, AR with his wife and five kids where he is active in his neighborhood and the local mountain biking community.

Santiago Risatti

Santiago Risatti

Assistant Project Manager

Santiago has spent time on both the residential and commercial sides of solar, both in O&M and Project Management over seeing construction throughout Connecticut.

Nicholas Romeo

Nicholas Romeo

Finance/Legal Associate

Nick graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Data Analytics. In his free time Nick enjoys playing golf and snowboarding.

Karthik Sathish Kumar

Karthik Sathish Kumar

PV Designer/Solar Engineer

Karthik holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Energy Engineering (Solar) and brings demonstrated experience in the Solar Industry.

Dan Sheridan

Dan Sheridan

Construction Superintendent

Dan has 10+ years of superintendent experience on solar projects and government and military base construction, including as a solar safety manager and solar technician.

Brian Smith

Brian Smith

Chief Legal Officer

Brian graduated from UCONN School of Law with his Juris Doctor degree and is also a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Tar Heels!) where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration.

Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

Accountant

Sarah graduated from Northeastern University in 2010 with a degree in mathematics. Prior to joining Verogy, she spent years working in both renewable energy accounting and in public accounting.

Ashley Snyder

Ashley Snyder

HR & Talent Operations Manager

Ashley graduated from the University of New Haven with a B.A. in Political Science and Southern New Hampshire University with a Masters in HR Management. She is also pursuing her Doctorate in Business Administration.

Bryan Standish

Bryan Standish

Business Development Specialist

He is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and is a charter member of both the New Haven VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and American Legion. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University.

Ron Wedeking

Ron Wedeking

VP of Strategic Markets

Ron is focused on expanding Verogy’s reach into new markets, business categories and opportunities. Ron has extensive national experience with enterprise, government and REIT customers.

Dan Weymann

Dan Weymann

National Accounts Program Manager

Dan has 20+ years of construction related experience his responsibilities included management, coordination, leadership and execution of large-scale construction programs. Dan earned his B.A. from the University of Marian.

Mack Wyckoff

Mack Wyckoff

VP of Development for National Accounts

Mack’s focus lies in growing and serving National C&I clients. Before joining Verogy, Mack led the competitive tender process, contract negotiation efforts as well as channel partner engagement for Black Bear Energy.

Felipe Zamora

Felipe Zamora

Director, Finance and Project Acquisitions

Felipe focuses on project finance and M&A initiatives earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, in Mexico, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

See the Verogy Difference

We treat every solar project as if it’s our only one. That way, our solar energy experts can give your project the attention it deserves.

Our Core Values

A strong set of values is what drives our organization forward and what compels our clients to trust us to provide industry-leading renewable energy solutions and services. Trust is at the root of everything we do; in fact, it’s the root of our company name. “Vero” as a noun is Latin for “truth” and truth is a critical element of every agreement we make, every business relationship we have, and every project we see through completion.

  1. Be Truthful – Being completely honest accelerates the achievement of our collective goals. It provides the freedom for each person to ask questions, embrace their role, and create progress.
  2. Be Determined – Successes and failures are rooted in a team’s level of determination to the tasks at hand. We are determined in our work; this disposition benefits our clients and our partners.
  3. Be Accountable – Trust is fundamental to a team’s success; without it, team dynamics break down. We build trust as a team by reliably executing our roles according to mutual expectations. We are accountable to our colleagues, our counter-parties, and ourselves.
  4. Be Empathetic – Holding on to predispositions and preconceptions creates impediments to mutual understanding. By treating others with respect and empathy, we gain common understanding and, ultimately, productive outcomes.
  5. Be Creative in Problem Solving – The business world is rife with problems; quick, lasting solutions are rarely available. Solving problems creatively enables progress, creates change, and allows us to  reach our goals collectively.
  6. Be Open to Learning – Learning isn’t easy; no one is omniscient, and everyone can learn. Humility about “what you know” and curiosity about “what you don’t know” are the two key ingredients to being open to learning.
  7. Be Inclusive – No one ever does anything meaningful or valuable by themselves. Take the time to thank, acknowledge, and support everyone involved in new successes.

Our Solar Team Is Ready to Work With You

If you’re ready to start financing and developing your solar energy project, our solar power team is here to help. We help you design and install your system, and we find financing options that will save you money in the long run. Whatever you solar energy needs are, our solar team will find a way to meet them.

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