Advisory Board Member

• Sep 2023 - Present

Solar Business Coach & Consultant

• Feb 2012 - Present

Montague is the go-to expert for solar entrepreneurs who want to increase sales and maximize success in solar. With an extensive background in the industry, Montague provides key insights, advice, and guidance to help entrepreneurs get the most out of their projects and operations. From top-level strategic guidance to project and market level advice, Montague's expertise is invaluable for those looking to maximize their success in the solar industry. Let's grow solar & storage! Montague is the go-to expert for solar entrepreneurs who want to increase sales and maximize success in solar. With an extensive background in the industry, Montague provides key insights, advice, and guidance to help entrepreneurs get the most out of their projects and operations. From top-level strategic guidance to project and market level advice, Montague's expertise is invaluable for those looking to maximize their success in the solar industry. Let's grow solar & storage!

Advisory Board Member

• Sep 2021 - Present

Solar Project Developer

• Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

Developing distributed generation projects including C&I, Community Solar, and small utility scale solar across the US with emphasis on the Midwest (IL, MO, WI, IA, MI, IN, OH). I help land owners and facility owners participate in the clean energy economy, reduce operating costs, and generate higher returns on their real estate assets. Developing distributed generation projects including C&I, Community Solar, and small utility scale solar across the US with emphasis on the Midwest (IL, MO, WI, IA, MI, IN, OH). I help land owners and facility owners participate in the clean energy economy, reduce operating costs, and generate higher returns on their real estate assets.

Solar Sales & Business Development

• Mar 2017 - Oct 2021

Business Development, Solar PV

• Mar 2017 - Oct 2021

Vice President Sales & Training

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

I led sales, training and customer support throughout the US including Small Business Development Centers and University Business Incubator clients. I generated over $350K in new business in 2015 and grew the US market through hands on workshops, certification training, face to face visits, and speaking at trade shows in key markets (Midwest, Atlantic Coast, and Texas). I helped shape and execute our overall sales and marketing strategy but my biggest contribution was training hundreds of business advisors how to leverage the GrowthWheel Toolbox for better and faster decision making and action taking. The GrowthWheel tool for making decisions and taking action is used by business advisors, educators and entrepreneurs in over 30 countries and 32 US states. Show less

Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Specialist

• Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

I worked with entrepreneurs and innovators that are building startups and growing existing companies in Central Illinois. As part of a team of business and economic development professionals, I help companies identify and strengthen key aspects of their business, marketing strategy and product or service offering. We can help companies with everything from site selection, to securing IP and business formation or succession. Need help with your business model or plan? Sharpening your pitch to partners or investors? We help companies with all aspects of management, marketing and financing their operations. Show less

Director of Development / Chief Advancement Officer

• Mar 2009 - Apr 2012

Manage portfolio of 125 major gifts prospects and oversee individual, private foundation, and corporate relations programs. Developed and managed first-ever advancement program for the Beckman Institute including major gifts, annual fund and alumni relations/communications programs. Raised $11.4M in private support for research programs and student support from 2009 to 2012 in collaboration with administration, faculty, and staff across campus. Generated year over year growth in gifts from individuals by 75%. Identified and coded pool of 7,500 alumni and friends and led outreach to this pool via face to face visits, events, publications and social media. Show less

Director of Development

• Jun 2005 - Dec 2008

• Oversee all operations including fundraising, marketing, finance, and community/volunteer relations. • Contributing editor of Rachel’s Democracy & Health News – the environment, health, jobs and justice. • Increased revenue by 34% in 2.5 years by growing individual/major donations, fee for service and foundation grants. • Founding board member of Climate Justice Chicago www.climatejusticechicago.org ; serve as a key organizer, strategy consultant and event planner. • Oversee all operations including fundraising, marketing, finance, and community/volunteer relations. • Contributing editor of Rachel’s Democracy & Health News – the environment, health, jobs and justice. • Increased revenue by 34% in 2.5 years by growing individual/major donations, fee for service and foundation grants. • Founding board member of Climate Justice Chicago www.climatejusticechicago.org ; serve as a key organizer, strategy consultant and event planner.

President

• 2001 - 2005

• Co-founded a marketing/branding firm that delivered print/online marketing and branding solutions for non-profit, higher education, life-sciences, and professional service firms. • Handled all sales, marketing, project management and customer relationship management. • Wrote series of articles on branding and design, with emphasis on creating a winning experience. • Co-founded a marketing/branding firm that delivered print/online marketing and branding solutions for non-profit, higher education, life-sciences, and professional service firms. • Handled all sales, marketing, project management and customer relationship management. • Wrote series of articles on branding and design, with emphasis on creating a winning experience.

Corporate Recruiter / Marketing Manager

• Dec 2000 - Nov 2001

• Recruited software and hardware engineers, IT, sales, sales engineers, marketing and operations staff for this telecommunications equipment manufacturer in San Diego CA. • Worked closely with hiring managers to consistently meet and exceed their talent needs. • Increased company visibility via trade events, Internet advertising and word of mouth. • Collaborated with Sales Engineers/Managers to deliver winning proposals to the big five telecommunications companies; oversaw corporate, product and partner marketing materials. Show less

Account Manager / Recruiter

• Oct 1999 - Sep 2000

• Managed fast-paced, high volume recruiting projects for large accounts like Coca-Cola Norway. • Designed and initiated business development and recruiting strategies to build brand awareness. • Managed fast-paced, high volume recruiting projects for large accounts like Coca-Cola Norway. • Designed and initiated business development and recruiting strategies to build brand awareness.