GA Solar Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee:Seth Gunning, Chairman![]() Carrie Horrocks, Vice Chair
Carrie holds a BSBA in Accounting from Appalachian State University, a Master’s of Science in Accountancy from Wake Forest University, and she is a Certified Public Accountant. Ukiah Busch - Co-Secretary
Michael R. Jones - Co-Secretary
Michael grew up in Loganville, Georgia and lives in Virginia-Highland with his husband Scott and his rescue pup Sofia. He and Scott both grew up in the Atlanta area and are excited to return after nearly 12 years in New York City. He regularly volunteers with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (he has the CIPP-US certification). He is passionate about social justice issues, LGTBQ youth and animals (especially dogs), as well as classical and jazz music and theater. James Reilly - TreasurerJames is a renewable energy investor and advocate based in Atlanta. He currently works as a policy analyst with CleanCapital, a leading investment platform for distributed solar and storage with more than 200MW across the US. In this role, James tracks policies at the national, state, and local levels, and advocates for policies that encourage distributed generation. James is excited about the outlook for solar here in Georgia, and he is particularly interested in expanding access to solar for schools and non-profits. In partnership with Southface Institute and Creative Solar, James recently helped finance and develop a solar + storage project for a charter school in Atlanta, helping it become the first school in Georgia to go 100% solar. Previously, James worked at Peachtree Equity Partners, an Atlanta-based mezzanine fund and licensed Small Business Investment Company. He holds a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a MSc in Carbon Finance from University of Edinburgh. He and his fiancée live in Atlanta with their cat and dog. Directors:
Montana Busch
Montana graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Renewable Energy Technologies and he's a Georgia-licensed Master Electrician. Montana has known he wanted to pursue a career in renewable energy since he was 16 years old and started AES at age 20. He is a dedicated advocate for the global adoption of clean energy.
Kelly Cutts
Jennette Gayer
Ms. Gayer coordinates policy development, public education and research for Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center. She is based in Atlanta and focuses on bringing cleaner air, water and open spaces to Georgia. Previously, she worked as a Consumer Advocate with CALPIRG, where she sat on the state of California's Bureau of Automotive Repair and helped to found Angelenos for Equitable Access to Technology a media reform community group. Ms. Gayer grew up in Virginia and graduated from the College of William and Mary.
Carrie Horrocks
Carrie holds a BSBA in Accounting from Appalachian State University, a Master’s of Science in Accountancy from Wake Forest University, and she is a Certified Public Accountant.
Jonnell Carol Minefee
Jonnell Carol Minefee is the managing partner for Solar Tyme USA, LLC, a Columbus, GA based solar installation firm. Solar Tyme USA, LLC was formed in 2015 and operates throughout the state of Georgia. Solar Tyme USA, LLC focuses on residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar projects. Mrs. Minefee is considered an advocate for the consumer and constantly providing educational opportunities to share the benefits of solar energy throughout the State of Georgia. Jonnell Carol Minefee serves on the Planning Department's Citizens Advisory Committee for the Columbus Consolidated Government, President of South Columbus Concerned Council, founder and former President of Columbus VOAD, and currently developing South Columbus Economic Development Association. Before starting Solar Tyme USA, LLC, Jonnell Carol Minefee has experience as a bench jeweler and jewelry designer since 1997.
Don Moreland
Polly SattlerPolly Sattler is a Senior Sustainability Planner at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where she manages a broad array of programs to reduce the airport's environmental impact. The programs include the Airport Employee Ride Option (AERO) to provide commuting options for employees , installing almost 300 EV charging stations for public use, the use of 2 fully electric buses and developing a green purchasing policy for the airport.
Prior to working with the airport, Polly had her own consulting company where she did projects with One World Sustainable Energy, Sharpe Solar and Turner Renewable Energy as well as social venture investment and loan funds to promote investment in sustainable companies. Ms. Sattler also worked as a lobbyist with Georgia Conservation Voters where she hosted Sustainable Business Day at the Georgia State Capitol to engage legislators about the economic impact of sustainable businesses in Georgia. Polly has worked with a number of non-profit organizations in Georgia including Southface Energy Institute, EarthShare of Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Council and GreenPlate. She has a Master's degree from George Washington University in Environmental and Resource Policy.
Scott Moskowitz
Prior to Q CELLS he worked for GTM Research (now Wood Mackenzie), the leading market intelligence firm in the U.S. solar market. There, he led a five-person analyst team researching technology trends and market competitiveness in the solar, storage, and wind energy industries. He earned his master's degree in environmental engineering from the University of California, Davis and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and mathematics from Vanderbilt University. A native of Marietta, he currently resides in Decatur with his wife and young daughter.
Christopher Matos RogersPrior to real estate, Christopher spent five years working in marine biology. Working closely with marine animals gave him first hand experience with a variety of environmental issues. Also coming from a family of builders, architects, master craftsmen and REALTORS®, he grew up deeply entrenched in housing. This led to him founding Georgia’s only sustainability-focused real estate team, Matos-Rogers Group. Leadership and visibility in the space, quickly allowed him to be a leading voice on the intersection of sustainability and real estate in Georgia. In 2018, he was tapped to lead and create an all-new sustainability committee at the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, the largest local REALTOR® association in Georgia with over 12,000 members. In this role, he led a team that collaboratively worked with non-profits, local governments, and businesses in the sustainability space to connect and educate REALTORS® on this rapidly growing sector of real estate. Educating fellow REALTORS ® leads to more green-competent agents, and helps support the value of solar and energy efficiency features at the time of sale. His leadership experience has since included involvement on the Sustainability Advisory Group for the National Association of REALTORS®, graduating from Leadership DeKalb in 2019, and multiple awards for leading progress in the REALTOR® organization. Christopher and his husband have been enjoying the many benefits of driving EV-only, since 2014. Mallory AgnewMallory is the Channel Programs and Special Events Manager for sonnen, Inc. She is responsible for the management of the Preferred Contractor Program – tracking data and providing marketing support to solar contractors. She handles all Digital Marketing including monthly newsletters, social media management, and website updates. In addition, she also coordinates webinars, tradeshows, and other special events. Mallory is passionate about sustainability and increasing awareness for not only solar energy, but also the future of clean energy with solar + storage. Michael MacMiller
Brittany HellerBrittany works to increase awareness and access to training. She is excited to connect with HeatSpring students to explore the topics most important to them as well as build relationships with subject matter experts so that they share their knowledge with the world. Brit holds two NABCEP certifications - Photovoltaic Installation Professional (PVIP) and Photovoltaic Technical Sales (PVTS). When she isn’t immersed in training, Brit is a budding regenerative farmer just outside of Atlanta where she is developing a 17-acre farm rooted in permaculture principles. She can be found building soil health, cultivating edible & medicinal plants, caring for her animals or building functional art.
Gustavo ArceFrom enrolling in solar school and working construction on-site to binge-watching documentaries, sitting in on city meetings with business leaders, and asking a whole lot of questions, it’s no question that sustainable energy is Gustavo Arce’s biggest passion. As a solar consultant with Creative Solar USA, he’s spent the last four years growing the solar capacity in his community, including being a part of the first Generac battery solar project in the state. And, like his industry, he’s not stopping.
Charles HerrigBranch Manager at Freedom Forever
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