About Us
Our Staff
Ahmad J. Samad | Senior Financial Analyst
Ahmad J. Samad is a Senior Financial Analyst at D-Sun. He is responsible for project modeling and sensitivity analysis and also provides controller support to D-Sun’s SEIC portfolio. Prior to joining D-Sun, Mr. Samad served as a financial analyst at an international energy portfolio holding company where he performed financial and acquisitions analysis on new and existing alternative energy projects, including due diligence studies on domestic and international energy assets in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Samad graduated with a B.Sc. from the La Roche College through its Pacem in Terris Institute.
Braden Pan | Senior Project Manager
Braden Pan is the Senior Project Manager at D-Sun. He is responsible for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of his own project portfolio and supervises other Project Managers in his section. He has developed several proprietary tools used to increase the quality and efficiency of site evaluation, system design, and commissioning. Mr. Pan previously worked on energy issues for the US Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee. He is a NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer. Mr. Pan received his B.A. in Philosophy from William & Mary.
Daniel Schneider | Senior Policy Analyst
Daniel Schneider is D-Sun’s lead Analyst for solar renewable energy credit (SREC) markets and policy drivers. In addition, Daniel spearheads D-Sun’s expanding array of energy efficiency solutions. Daniel has worked on clean energy at the World Bank and at the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in natural resources, focusing in environmental science, policy & economics.
Evan Colton | Business Development Manager
Evan Colton is responsible for the D-Sun website, business process development, and supporting the Distributed Solar Network. Prior to joining Distributed Sun, Mr. Colton served as a project manager at a smart grid technology startup, where he worked on demand monitoring, demand management, and energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. He has a B.A. in History from Rice University.
Hajar Nait Abdellah Ouali | Financial Analyst
Hajar Nait Abdellah Ouali is a Financial Analyst at D-Sun. She is responsible for the Operational and Project Finance for Distributed Sun and its SEICs. Mrs. Ouali has been analyzing and tracking statistical and financial data to support and enhance performance monitoring while providing accounting and modeling expertise for accurate and timely financial reports. She has previously put her financial analysis skills at the service of several institutions, namely as an equity research analyst at Societe General. She graduated from Al Akhawayn University and holds a MS in Corporate Finance.
John McGarrity | Operations and Technology Analyst
John McGarrity is an Operations and Technology Analyst at D-Sun. He is responsible for the monitoring the performance and coordinating maintenance of D-Sun’s operating solar energy systems. He also researches and assesses new developments in solar technology and supports the general office IT infrastructure. Mr. McGarrity previously served as an Education Volunteer in the Peace Corps in Guinea, West Africa. He received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Penn State University.
Jonathan Staley | Director of Legal Affairs
Jonathan Staley is D-Sun’s Director of Legal Affairs. He manages the company’s legal team and is responsible for the company’s transaction practice. Prior to working at D-Sun, Mr. Staley was an Associate at Latham & Watkins, where his practice focused on lender-side bank and leveraged finance, and the environmental and land use implications of corporate and financial transactions. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Law School.
Lindsey Jacobs | Design Associate
Lindsey Jacobs is the lead Design Associate at D-Sun. She is responsible for aiding with the design and development of incoming projects, generating accurate shading analyses for each site, as well as creating AutoCAD layouts for all solar PV systems. In addition to system design, Lindsey is also responsible for all of D-Sun’s project renderings and graphic visualizations. She graduated from The Catholic University of America with a B.S. in Architecture.
Maggie Lewis | Design Associate
Maggie Lewis is responsible for aiding with the design and development of incoming projects, generating shading analyses for each site, as well as creating AutoCAD layouts for all solar PV systems. Maggie is also responsible for D-Sun’s project renderings and graphic visualizations. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Architecture and Art History Minor.
Mary Zettl McManmon | Project Manager
Mary Zettl is a Project Manager at D-SUN and is responsible for helping to design solar PV systems for the operations team. Ms. Zettl also works as a consultant for a sustainable energy company and is a patent examiner for the US Patent & Trademark Office. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Thomas Polzin | Business Development Manager
Thomas Polzin is responsible for tracking solar and renewable energy policy developments, analyzing electricity market dynamics, and managing the Distributed Solar Network. A veteran of the International team at the Center for Clean Air Policy, Thomas worked in the area of international energy and climate change and was responsible for preparing industry reports on mitigation opportunities in major developing countries. Thomas graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in May of 2008 with a degree in international energy and environmental studies.
Reuben Oswald | Legal Fellow
Reuben Oswald is responsible for legal research, document review and preparation, administrative filings, and supporting the policy and finance teams. Mr. Oswald received his B.A. in History from Union College and is currently a second year law student at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.
Edward Switzer | Operations Fellow
Edward Switzer is responsible for project research, site and project evaluation, and analysis of permitting and licensing requirements. Prior to joining D-Sun, Mr. Switzer worked as a project manager for several architecture and engineering firms conducting environmental impact studies for state and federal policy compliance. Mr. Switzer received his B.S. in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University and is a LEED AP, Building Design + Construction.
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