Professional Experience

• Interstate Renewable Energy Council President and CEO, 2016-2025
  • Strategic planning with Board of Directors, financial management, human resources, and development for national non-profit organization whose programs include regulatory and workforce development for clean energy technologies. IREC’S work expands consumer access to clean energy and leads national efforts to build a quality-trained clean energy workforce.
  • Oversaw dramatic growth of the organization, including managing the merger with The Solar Foundation in 2021, and increasing staff from 9 to 45.
  • Other roles at IREC:
    • President Emeritus, 2025
    • Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, 2013-2016
    • Author, Annual U.S. Solar Market Trends Report, 2007 – 2013
    • Editor, Small Wind Newsletter, 2003 – 2014
    • Consultant, Million Solar Roofs, 2002 – 2007
• Small Wind Certification Council, Executive Director, 2008 – 2016
  • Chief Executive Officer of non-profit organization providing accredited certification of small and medium size wind turbines. Strategic planning with the Board of Directors, financial and program management, development and implementation of the accreditation program.
• Solar America Board for Codes and Standards, Project Administrator, 2007 – 2013
  • Administration and facilitation for program with over 1,500 stakeholders developing consensus solutions to problems with codes and standards related to photovoltaics.
• Sherwood Associates, President, 2001 – 2016 
  • Consulted on renewable energy, communications, non-profit management, and event planning. 
• American Solar Energy Society, Executive Director, 1988-2001
  • As the Chief Executive Officer, served as spokesperson, managed all finances and personnel, administrated all contracts, managed programs with staff and volunteer committees, published Solar Today magazine, grew membership, liaised with ASES chapters, raised funds from government and private sources. With Board of Directors, provided strategic direction and developed collaborations with other organizations, government, and industry.
• Northeast Solar Energy Association
  • Executive Director, 1985-1988
    • Chief Executive Officer, Financial Manager, Strategic Planner, Fundraiser, Liaison with Board of Directors and Volunteer Committees, Personnel Manager, Conference Manager.
  • Associate Director, 1982-1985
    • Conference Manager, Financial Manager, Membership Development Officer, Publications Promotion.
  • Technical Assistance Coordinator, 1979-1982
    • Provided technical assistance on passive solar design to builders, architects, lumber dealers, and other building professionals in northern New England; spoke at building professional events; developed slide presentations on solar energy for educators.
• New Mexico Solar Energy Association, Technical Assistance Crew Leader, 1978-1979
  • As a VISTA Volunteer, managed the community outreach program serving low-income New Mexicans; provided technical assistance to the public on solar and energy conservation projects, and presented at technical and non-technical meetings.