Family: Wife: Laurie and 2 boys
College: Oberlin College
First job unrelated to your current field: Paperboy
First job in current field: Executive vice president Citizens Energy Corp.
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Solventerra develops, owns and operates clean energy products; a good example of being the 200kW rooftop solar project in Lowell Mass., providing renewable energy for the artists at the Western Ave. Studios. We have 4 projects totaling 12 MW planned for construction this year and more under development.
Hobbies: Play guitar in band
Favorite novel: "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen
Favorite film: Casablanca"
Keys to success: Hard work, passion, loyalty, integrity
Person you most admire (outside of family): Nelson Mandela
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Musician