Staff

Doug recently retired, after serving 46 years in construction estimating, project management, and facilities management. His most recent position was Project Specialist for Orange County Public Schools. During his tenure there, OCPS partnered with Secure Solar Futures for roof restoration on three buildings and to install rooftop solar equipment on seven buildings. Doug’s focus in facilities management has always included an interest in cost effective measures to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, supporting climate change mitigation while using the cost savings to enhance tight operating budgets.

Josh Arroyo handles day-to-day business office operations and accounting functions. Josh brings more than 20 years of customer service experience in banking and insurance industries. He has spent his last five years working in accounting and business operations for a local real estate company in Staunton, VA.

Nick brings 15 years’ experience in small business formation and management to Secure Solar Futures. He studied Economics at the University of Virginia and holds a master’s degree in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems from Penn State University, where he focused his studies on critical minerals management and grid transformation in support of widespread solar and wind integration.

Erik has spent more than a decade in marketing for residential and commercial solar companies. He has published three books on solar power and advocacy for clean energy, including The Solar Patriot: Helping America Win Clean Energy Independence in 2017. Erik enjoys helping America fight climate change and creating a 21st-century energy economy using the power of business and innovation.

Lisa has spent over 20 years in banking, branch, and operations management with 10 years of project management experience in the financial industry. She enjoys being a part of bringing greener energy alternatives to Secure Solar Futures’ clients and educational opportunities and career development to communities in the region. She values being involved in a growing industry within the purpose-driven framework of B Corp standards.

Matthew has over 15 years in project and training management, over 20 years of sales experience, and is well versed in all forms of solar, storage, and energy. He enjoys making history with the first solar projects in Southwest Virginia’s coal country, meeting new people, saving clients money and developing new career opportunities in regions where they may have not existed before.

Joe works with Secure Solar Futures’s Business Development team to offer solar and energy solutions to new and existing customers. He is a respected veteran of the Virginia solar industry, working in various roles on over 200 projects over his 15-year career.  After running his own business as an independent energy auditor, he began his solar journey as an installer, quickly advancing to system design and construction management before settling into his business development role. 

Greg recently retired from public education, having served 39 years in the profession. He was Superintendent of Wise County Public Schools for the past seven years and during his tenure the schools partnered with Secure Solar Futures to install solar arrays on multiple building sites. Plans have been developed for the installation of arrays on the remaining school sites in the near future. Greg has spent his life in a region dependent upon fossil fuel and feels it is important to be part of the transition to green energy, to play a role in the diversification of the economy, and to promote educational growth for local students.

Brett Sundeen works with contractors and others who build solar power and clean energy projects for our customers. Brett has been in the solar industry since 2019 and has successfully managed over 1,000 solar projects to completion. Passionate about sustainability, Brett thrives on helping the environment while empowering companies to achieve energy generation freedom through innovative solar solutions.

Loren served as a college president for 23 years, most recently at Eastern Mennonite University. He is a proponent of Secure Solar Futures’ educational offerings, workforce development projects and support for electric school buses, and firmly believes in renewable energy as the means to address the climate change crisis.

Skylar Wampler is a Project Development Associate with Secure Solar Futures. She brings a passion for environmental equality, ethics, and the transformative power of community. With Bachelor of Arts degrees in Environmental Sustainability and Poetry Writing from the University of Virginia, Skylar integrates creative expression and environmental advocacy to support innovative, community-centered energy solutions.