James Dumas 2011

Name: James Dumas Title: Principal Company: Solect Energy Development, LLC Location: Hopkinton, Mass. Place of birth: Boston Family: My wife and I have 4 children College: WPI, BS Computer Science / PACE University, MBA First job unrelated to your current field: Verizon - I worked as a data center administrator - lots of parallels with the power utility companies I deal with now in terms of culture and process. First job in current field: One of the founders of Solect Energy Development What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Solect is a "one stop" clean tech company which brings a practical approach to developing and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in New England. We help commercial and light industrial customers turn their unused assets (roof/land) into revenue while helping out the environment at the same time. Hobbies: Sports - playing/coaching/watching, music Favorite novel: "Trinity" by Leon Uris Favorite film: Braveheart Keys to success: Good vision, Great execution, Take care of your employees and customers Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Dick Winters, Commander of Easy Company, WWII If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Singer in a rock-n-roll band