Experience

Neighborhood Sun

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2022

  Silver Spring, Maryland Founder and CEO of one of Maryland's first community solar companies, bringing solar power to residents, businesses, and community organizations to save them money and support clean, renewable locally produced energy. We are a social enterprise with a triple bottom-line focus, turning consumers into communities. Neighborhood Sun is your partner for community solar. - Community outreach and customer acquisition - Solar project development - Customer management We seek other… Show more Founder and CEO of one of Maryland's first community solar companies, bringing solar power to residents, businesses, and community organizations to save them money and support clean, renewable locally produced energy. We are a social enterprise with a triple bottom-line focus, turning consumers into communities. Neighborhood Sun is your partner for community solar. - Community outreach and customer acquisition - Solar project development - Customer management We seek other community partners, including non-profits, faith institutions, businesses, and building owners, as well as other solar developers and EPCs in the Maryland, DC, and New York markets. Show less



OurPower.Solar

• Partner

  • Jul 2016 - May 2017

  New York OurPower.Solar is a partnership between two leading green energy marketers to promote community shared solar in New York. We bring customer acquisition and management experience for solar developers and project financiers looking to build and own projects in the community solar space. Bullfrog Power is Canada’s top green energy firm, with thousands of customers across the country, who it manages on an ongoing basis. Neighborhood Sun is a community solar company based in Maryland led by Gary… Show more OurPower.Solar is a partnership between two leading green energy marketers to promote community shared solar in New York. We bring customer acquisition and management experience for solar developers and project financiers looking to build and own projects in the community solar space. Bullfrog Power is Canada’s top green energy firm, with thousands of customers across the country, who it manages on an ongoing basis. Neighborhood Sun is a community solar company based in Maryland led by Gary Skulnik, an experienced clean energy business leader who successfully acquired and managed thousands of customers in the Mid Atlantic for his previous business, Clean Currents. Together, we offer low cost and effective customer acquisition and management for your community solar project through our innovative marketing and sales approach. We already have created more than 1,000 community solar leads in the New York, and are in the process of finding many more. Show less



Deeper Green

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Owner/Marketing Consultant

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  Silver Spring We help companies speak to deeper green consumers in a way that's authentic and effective. Deeper Green is led by a dynamic executive with ten years of experience in building and running a high end consumer facing brand at the forefront of the sustainably-minded market place. We can provide consulting on the following items: • New Product or Business Line Roll-out • Brand Positioning • Business Strategy • Virtual Chief Marketing Officer • Integrating Sales… Show more We help companies speak to deeper green consumers in a way that's authentic and effective. Deeper Green is led by a dynamic executive with ten years of experience in building and running a high end consumer facing brand at the forefront of the sustainably-minded market place. We can provide consulting on the following items: • New Product or Business Line Roll-out • Brand Positioning • Business Strategy • Virtual Chief Marketing Officer • Integrating Sales and Marketing • Strategic Partnerships • Community Engagement • Incorporating Sustainability Practices and B Corps Certification • Retail Energy Sales and Marketing Show less



Clean Currents

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Chief Revenue Officer (CMO and CSO)

  • Sep 2005 - Feb 2014

  Silver Spring, Maryland Founded and led fast growing clean energy start-up, providing executive leadership, managing all revenue generation, sales, marketing, business development, human resources, public affairs strategies, and daily operations. * Designed and managed sales and marketing plan that grew the company to $22mm in revenue. * Conceived and executed award winning marketing campaigns, including “Green Passport DC” and “Get Plugged In” * Developed and managed brand position strategy *… Show more Founded and led fast growing clean energy start-up, providing executive leadership, managing all revenue generation, sales, marketing, business development, human resources, public affairs strategies, and daily operations. * Designed and managed sales and marketing plan that grew the company to $22mm in revenue. * Conceived and executed award winning marketing campaigns, including “Green Passport DC” and “Get Plugged In” * Developed and managed brand position strategy * Created and led Community Engagement plan * Managed a team of 18 people in sales, marketing, and customer engagement * Oversaw all media outreach, resulting in multiple placements * Conceived of and executed new business lines and products * Created new strategic partnerships In addition, provided vision for employees, wrote business plan, and set company's direction as it became a leading green brand in the Mid Atlantic. Show less



Chesapeake Climate Action Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Lobbyist

  • 2004 - 2007

  I directed all legislative efforts in Maryland and the District of Columbia, helping to pass several powerful clean energy bills.



Sierra Club

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Washington Representative

  • Nov 2002 - Dec 2003

  I lobbied Congress on raising fuel economy standards.



Greenpeace

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Officer

  • 2001 - 2002

  I traveled the U.S. and internationally with the Climate team, promoting clean energy and climate solutions through earned media.



CNN Headline News

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • 1995 - 1998

  I wrote daily copy under intense deadline pressure.