CO-FOUNDERS
Michelle Zimmerman, Nick Killen, Lou Fabian are the three (3) Co-Founders. We all work in renewable energy, but that is not enough. We have a love for seeing an expansion of the benefits of renewable energy, the impacts to the end user, and changing the face of a community with a positive impact. Couple that our love of Bolivia, that is why we are here. We have a passion for the human race, making this world’s energy consumption more sustainable, providing information via Internet, and helping everyone to lead better lives.
Michelle Zimmerman is the co-founder of Pidola. Her background in both natural resource management and renewable energy development along with her love of travel appreciation of Latin America have led her to the work of Pidola. Michelle is a Senior Developer of Solar Photovoltaic Facilities and is active in natural resource conservation, business planning, nonprofit development, and sustainability. Michelle’s career has focused on responsible solar energy development for over ten years and she spent eight years in land conservation as executive director of two nonprofit organizations. She has served on a number of conservation focused boards and is in her second term on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Michelle prefers spending time in wild land open spaces, traveling and helping others realize their ambitions, enjoying outdoor activities and participating in community events.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ann Brewster
Fortified with a journalism degree, Ann wrote copy for McCaffrey & McCall, Advertising in New York City followed by a stint with Cathay Advertising in Hong Kong. Desirous of writing in a more finite language Ann shifted to data processing and systems design, ultimately harnessing her collective experiences into corporate project management. Her specialty included working with, and developing, minority small businesses.
Patrick Kelly is the owner of Hoss Consulting, which offers expert technical services and management capabilities to telecommunications, renewable energy, and critical power projects. He’s also a Member of the American Wind Energy Association, and is on the Distributed Energy Advisory Committee. Patrick brings over 20 years of experience in the vertical asset and power market spaces.
Bryan Kuhn
Ryan is a serial, award-winning entrepreneur who brings over 15 years of Digital experience, with a deep and varied background in international payments with VISA, telecommunications, FMCG and cross-border commerce. Ryan is frequently cited in industry news and research, and is a recognized thought-leader in e-Commerce.
Eric Westerhoff
Eric is a Professional electrical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the solar and wind power profession. He owns and operates Innovative Energy out of Summit County, Colorado. Eric also teaches Design and Installation of Renewable Energy Systems for Solar Energy International.