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pic_ErinClarks Erin Clark

General Manager

Erin Clark created and now leads Real Goods Solar’s Central Valley regional office as their general manager. He has over 10 years management experience in the contracting industry. Under the leadership of Erin, Real Goods Solar has seen stellar growth. He brings passion and unparalleled commitment to his customers and his company.

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pic_TomCotter Tom Cotter

Sales Manger

Tom holds a profound desire to see a healthier local economy and ecosystem. This hope is the driving force for his leadership in our community. His roles as husband, father, minister, consultant, speaker, organizer, networker, manager and professor have provided a unique perspective on the challenges we face and the changes required. One of the most useful lessons he has learned is that solar power has proven itself to be one of the best solutions to many of our problems.

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pic_TimRamage Tim Ramage

Solar Power Consultant

After a decade of working in a church setting, Tim felt a need to explore alternate forms of spiritual community that would require him to find a different way to pay the bills. While doing construction work, Tim was introduced to the solar industry and found a vocational home. Designing solar electric systems has enabled Tim to bring together his interest in the construction industry, his passion for sustainability, and his love for helping others create a healthier and happier future.

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pic_TonyWiest Tony Weist

Solar Power Consultant

Tony has been involved in the solar industry since July of 2007 when he had a Solar System installed on his home in Clovis. Tony had been self employed in the printing profession since 1988, and when the economy began slowing last year, he began his process of interviewing with solar companies. Only one company shared his common beliefs of honesty, trustworthiness and integrity in all respects—Real Goods Solar.

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pic_BlairJensen Blair Jensen

Solar Power Consultant

Blair has come to Real Goods Solar with a diverse background that includes playing professional baseball and owning a scuba/travel business in with offices in Visalia, CA and Belize, Central America. Born and raised in Kingsburg, Blair returned home to raise his two active children, Tyler and Kahlia, with his beautiful wife of 10 years, Kristi.

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pic_JamesSouza James Souza

Solar Power Consultant

James has been a leader in the solar industry for 5 years, most recently as the number one consultant in the nation for Solar City. He takes pride in the personal attention he gives to his customers and works hard to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with them. Over the last few years, James developed a great relationship with Erin Clark in the Central Valley office of Real Goods Solar and gladly accepted a position to work here.

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pic_SteveBlase Steve Blase

Solar Power Consultant

Steve started his first construction-based business at 20 years of age, installing seamless aluminum rain gutters and downspouts.  Over the next the two decades, he built it into a successful commercial roofing and sheet metal company. After years of massive commitment to the coordination of labor and assets in a commercial operation, Steve acquired his real estate appraiser’s license, establishing himself in a different career and lifestyle.

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pic_TimSchiebelhut Tom Schiebelhut

Solar Power Consultant

Tom joined us as a solar specialist so he can share his passion of solar energy. A long time friend, James Souza, referred him to our company because of his passion and his 20+ years of sales and management experience. Tom says “after years of unnecessary research and thinking about it, I purchased solar.”

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pic_SethTilley Seth Tilley

Solar Power Consultant

Seth is new to Real Goods Solar as of 2010, but he has been in the solar industry in the Central Valley since 2006!  After much research and consideration, he stepped out of the Residential Sales Manager position a different solar company to join the Real Goods team.

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pic_JenniferBrantley Jennifer Brantley

Operations Manager

Jennifer is the operations manager for the Central California office of Real Goods Solar. She has been here for over 3 years working in operations. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in human resource management at California State University, Fresno.

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pic_CherylHA Cheryl Hansen-Abshere

Marketing Coordinator

Cheryl began with Real Goods Solar in October 2009 as the Central Valley Regional Marketing Coordinator.  She is a management professional with a Master in Business Administration degree offering more than 17 years of demonstrated success in operations, strategic management, event management, business development and marketing.

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pic_DougGambero Doug Gambero

Installation Supervisor

Doug is a Fresno native with a strong construction background. He serves as the inspector for the Central Valley regional office. Doug has been with the company since 2006 and started out as an installer before taking on his current position. He entered the solar industry because he wanted to combine his interests in renewable energy and his years of experience in construction.

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pic_ChadPricolo Chad Pricolo

Lead Installer

Chad is a native of Fresno and is married with three children.  He’s a lead installer and has been with Real Goods Solar for 2 years. Prior to working with Real Goods Chad was a California Highway Patrol Officer for 12 years. Chad values a sustainable living lifestyle, and when he had a system installed on his own home, it got him interested in the solar industry.

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pic_CoreyThorson Corey Thorson

Lead Installer

Cory is a crew leader and has been with Real Goods Solar since 2007.  He has been trained and educated in electrical systems technology. Cory was introduced to the solar industry by a friend and wanted to learn more about solar power systems and how they could benefit others. That’s when his career with Real Goods began.

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pic_MattJones Matt Jones

Lead Installer

Matt was born and raised in the Central Valley. Prior to working for Real Goods Solar, he worked for a local lighting company. He was also a certified Emergency Medical Technician and was employed by American Ambulance. Matt was involved with the local search and rescue team and held additional certifications in scuba, swift water rescue, and technical rope rescue.

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"We have and will continue to recommend Real Good Solar to anyone who will listen. From our experience it was evident that Real Good was a cut above the rest and was a very clear decision and best of all they delivered what they said they would do."

~ Mark and Cindy Wiens, Fresno, CA

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