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Ryan is driven to make our renewable future a reality. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, he joined Affordable Solar in 2009 with the mission of making renewable energy accessible and affordable for New Mexicans. During his tenure as CEO, Ryan oversaw Affordable Solar’s significant growth and market diversification. At Gridworks, Ryan leads our strategic direction, alignment of resources, and works to position the company financially for continued growth. With a passion.

Kevin hopes his kids will know that he was part of “the energy industrial revolution.” A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, he co-founded Consolidated Solar Tech, LLC in 2008, and joined Affordable Solar in 2013 where he led the growth of development/integration activities for projects across the Southwest. At Gridworks, Kevin focuses on growth strategy, business development with key clients and suppliers as well as innovation with our engineering and construction teams.

Bob’s career embraces the Gridworks “What if?” motto. He has held many C-level positions in entrepreneurial, utility related businesses undergoing rapid growth and dynamic change. Most recently he was CFO/COO of Array Technologies Inc. helping to lead their global expansion that ultimately led to an IPO on NASDAQ in 2020.  Bob holds a Master’s in Electric Engineering from Georgia Tech, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and is a Certified Valuation and Business Analyst (CVA/CBA).

Tiare Tawil serves as Chief Executive Officer of Gridworks, bringing more than 25 years of executive leadership experience and a proven track record of guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and operational excellence. Recognized for her people-first approach, Tiare is passionate about developing high-performing teams, building trust, and creating a culture where people are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

As a longstanding participant in the tremendous growth of the company over the years, Mariam Bruce is no stranger to the Gridworks, "What if?" culture. She has been with Gridworks since 2006 and has held various positions within the customer service and finance teams. Before working in finance, she taught English in China and volunteered abroad in South America. She is a licensed CPA with a BA in Economics from Boston University and a MBA in Accounting from the University of New Mexico. She now oversees the entire financial department for Gridworks.

Clay brings decades of leadership experience in construction, engineering, and project execution to his role as Chief Operating Officer at Gridworks. He oversees the company's operational strategy and project execution, helping drive safe, efficient delivery across Gridworks' growing portfolio of renewable energy projects.

Clay holds a Master of Science in Construction Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of California, Riverside.

Dustin Neel studied Electrical Engineering at the University of New Mexico and has been in the consulting engineering and electrical construction industry since 1996.

Dustin began focusing specifically on renewable energy systems design and integration in 2008 and started with Affordable Solar (now Gridworks) in 2013. From Engineering Manager to currently the VP of Innovation and Standards with Gridworks, Dustin is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to develop new IP that facilitate efficiency and consistent installation means & methods across BESS and PV projects. Dustin also provides preliminary engineering support during commercial project development and feasibility studies. Dustin’s experience in designing and engineering PV and BESS systems is unparalleled across the industry.

James has international and domestic experience in solar power, combined cycle power, simple cycle power, coal-fired power, air quality control, oil gathering facilities, and gas compressor stations. He leads our solar projects with a strong background in project management, project controls, LEAN construction and continuous improvement implementation.

Jerry has over 21 years of experience in the construction industry. He responsible for leading the planning and construction of our high quality, cost-effective BESS projects through effective planning and rigorous quality and safety standards.  Jerry served for 3 years as a member of the NECA Renewable Energy Task Force where he helped develop renewable energy contractor business models, development of energy modeling tools, and renewable energy training programs. 

Lee Havig brings 17 years of experience in the renewable energy industry to his role as Vice President of Procurement at Gridworks. He spent his career tenure with Wanzek and MasTec Renewables before joining Gridworks, most recently serving as Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing, where he led a team managing over $1.1 billion in annual spend.

His background spans strategic sourcing, engineering, and field operations. As a Senior Engineering Project Manager, he oversaw design efforts for more than 2 GW of renewable projects, and earlier in his career, he helped launch centralized procurement at Wanzek. Lee also spent 8 years in the field, including 2 as a Project Manager, contributing to the installation of over 1.5 GW of wind energy. He holds a B.S. in Construction Management from NDSU.

Matt Carter has worked in renewable energy for over 4 years, including 2 years with Array Technologies. He was formerly with Ford Motor Company for 10 years, in domestic and international positions. Matt holds a double major in Economics and Political Science from the University of New Mexico. At Gridworks, Matt manages our client and partner relationships, focused on developing simple and effective contract structures that contribute to successful project execution.

James Salsbury joined Gridworks in 2021, bringing more than 20 years of experience in project management, preconstruction, operations, and estimating. He leads estimating for PV and BESS projects, oversees preconstruction and bidding, and supports seamless project handoffs to construction.

James holds a B.S. in Construction Management from the University of New Mexico.

In 1995, Jose joined the U.S. Air Force, performing duties as an Intelligence Analyst. After 11 years of service, he began his career as a Health and Safety professional in construction projects for power generation, mining, and metals. He has worked 10+ years overseas in countries such as Dominican Republic, Peru, Chile, and West Africa with his most recent role being with DPR Construction as their Houston Business Unit EHS Leader. He is incredibly excited about joining the Gridworks team and sharing his knowledge and experience to take the company's safety program to the next level.

Nathan Nieman works with Gridworks’ stakeholders to structure contractual relationships that advance our clean energy future. Before joining Gridworks, Nathan practiced law for fourteen years at a prominent New Mexico law firm, where his work earned recognition from Southwest Super Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation, and Best Lawyers in America. He earned his law degree from DePaul College of Law, where he served on the DePaul Law Review, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Seattle Pacific University. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring mountains both near and far.

Living at the intersection of company strategy and human capital, Brian joined Gridworks in 2020 with a focus on our recruiting pipeline, talent development, employee branding and engagement strategies. His career includes leadership roles in consumer goods and consulting both domestically and internationally.