The Koolbridge Solar Board of Advisors
James H. Black Jr.
Jim has Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in engineering from MIT & a MBA from Harvard Business School. He was Chairman and CEO of AuData Systems that was acquired by ITC DELTCOM. He Co-Founded VideoStar Connections that was acquired by Electronic Data Systems.
John Donaghue
President & CEO Cape Fear Solar. A triple NABCEP certification recipient in Solar PV, Solar Thermal, and Solar PV technical sales.
Dr. Jaap Haartsen
Has a Masters and PhD in Electrical Engineering from DELFT University of Technology. He laid the foundation for BlueTooth Wireless Technology. Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in DC ,and Consumer Tech Hall of Fame in New York City.
Nathan Holder
Has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from NC State University. Certified Energy Manager, Business Development Manager for Business Development and Account Management at Advanced Energy Corporation; serving industrial, commercial, and renewable energy markets.
Dave Hollistor
President and CEO Sundance Power Systems. Over 30-years experience in solar systems design. Served on Board of Directors of NC Sustainable Energy Association. Advisory Board of Appalachian State University’s Appropriate Technology Program.
Mitch Mumma
AB, Management Science from Duke University. Served as Senior Manager at Deloitte, and CFO at DataFlow Companies, Inc. Is Managing General Partner at Intersouth Partners. Founded 1985 Intersouth Manages $780 M in 7 VC Limited Partnerships, the largest in NC –one of largest in Southeast US.
Mike Nicklas
President Innovative Design. Founding Member & Chair of NC Solar Energy Associations. Twice Chair of American Solar Energy Society. President of International Solar Energy Society. His designs are responsible for 4,250 energy efficient environmentally sound solar buildings.
Dave Sturdy
President & CEO of Sturdy Corporation. An Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing Company based in Wilmington, NC.
Dr. Ken Varner
Has a PhD in Electrical Engineering. BS in Physics and Astrology. Former Energy Data Analysts and Consultant for Cape Fear Solar. Certifications for OSHA 10, Outback Power and is a lab View Associate Developer. Startup consultant for one of Europe’s largest utility innovation laboratories.