Gary Shaver
President and Managing Director NA at Grenzebach Envelon GmbH- Claim this Profile
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John J. Carroll
Mr. Shaver is an extremely talented innovator in the solar space, combining his legally trained mind with a technical understanding of solar and its various adaptations and applications. Beyond that, Gary has also demonstrated leadership through integrity, collaborative partnerships, fair-handed negotiating and forward-looking organizational skills. A team player, Gary did everything from designing the company strategic plan to loading customer’s trucks. Gary achieved much with Silicon Energy, under his leadership, his team designed, engineered and manufactured a pioneering and award winning product in the building integrated PV space that was years ahead of its time. His style of innovation, characterized as blending existing technology with new technologies into new product forms and concepts is unique in the solar industry. A recognized leader, he has proven extremely adept in challenging and providing insight into clean energy policy positions, often in public forums. I look forward to working with Gary for many years to come.
John Williams
I wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you for the business from Silicon Energy. For Qual-Fab it has been amazing to see the development of Silicon Energy. When we were first were introduced to Silicon Energy from Outback Power back in 2007, I never imagined that Silicon Energy would achieve the the growth or reach that it has. I thought we would not be doing more than some limited production after those first few prototypes. Under your leadership Silicon Energy established itself as a forward looking and innovative company with a unique product. From the Engineering through product development, working with you and your outfit was quite a change from my experience with similar sized startups. I wanted to let you know what a great job you and your team have done. If there is anything we can do to further support Silicon Energy and its products, please don't hesitate to call myself or a member of my staff.
John J. Carroll
Mr. Shaver is an extremely talented innovator in the solar space, combining his legally trained mind with a technical understanding of solar and its various adaptations and applications. Beyond that, Gary has also demonstrated leadership through integrity, collaborative partnerships, fair-handed negotiating and forward-looking organizational skills. A team player, Gary did everything from designing the company strategic plan to loading customer’s trucks. Gary achieved much with Silicon Energy, under his leadership, his team designed, engineered and manufactured a pioneering and award winning product in the building integrated PV space that was years ahead of its time. His style of innovation, characterized as blending existing technology with new technologies into new product forms and concepts is unique in the solar industry. A recognized leader, he has proven extremely adept in challenging and providing insight into clean energy policy positions, often in public forums. I look forward to working with Gary for many years to come.
John Williams
I wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you for the business from Silicon Energy. For Qual-Fab it has been amazing to see the development of Silicon Energy. When we were first were introduced to Silicon Energy from Outback Power back in 2007, I never imagined that Silicon Energy would achieve the the growth or reach that it has. I thought we would not be doing more than some limited production after those first few prototypes. Under your leadership Silicon Energy established itself as a forward looking and innovative company with a unique product. From the Engineering through product development, working with you and your outfit was quite a change from my experience with similar sized startups. I wanted to let you know what a great job you and your team have done. If there is anything we can do to further support Silicon Energy and its products, please don't hesitate to call myself or a member of my staff.
John J. Carroll
Mr. Shaver is an extremely talented innovator in the solar space, combining his legally trained mind with a technical understanding of solar and its various adaptations and applications. Beyond that, Gary has also demonstrated leadership through integrity, collaborative partnerships, fair-handed negotiating and forward-looking organizational skills. A team player, Gary did everything from designing the company strategic plan to loading customer’s trucks. Gary achieved much with Silicon Energy, under his leadership, his team designed, engineered and manufactured a pioneering and award winning product in the building integrated PV space that was years ahead of its time. His style of innovation, characterized as blending existing technology with new technologies into new product forms and concepts is unique in the solar industry. A recognized leader, he has proven extremely adept in challenging and providing insight into clean energy policy positions, often in public forums. I look forward to working with Gary for many years to come.
John Williams
I wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you for the business from Silicon Energy. For Qual-Fab it has been amazing to see the development of Silicon Energy. When we were first were introduced to Silicon Energy from Outback Power back in 2007, I never imagined that Silicon Energy would achieve the the growth or reach that it has. I thought we would not be doing more than some limited production after those first few prototypes. Under your leadership Silicon Energy established itself as a forward looking and innovative company with a unique product. From the Engineering through product development, working with you and your outfit was quite a change from my experience with similar sized startups. I wanted to let you know what a great job you and your team have done. If there is anything we can do to further support Silicon Energy and its products, please don't hesitate to call myself or a member of my staff.
John J. Carroll
Mr. Shaver is an extremely talented innovator in the solar space, combining his legally trained mind with a technical understanding of solar and its various adaptations and applications. Beyond that, Gary has also demonstrated leadership through integrity, collaborative partnerships, fair-handed negotiating and forward-looking organizational skills. A team player, Gary did everything from designing the company strategic plan to loading customer’s trucks. Gary achieved much with Silicon Energy, under his leadership, his team designed, engineered and manufactured a pioneering and award winning product in the building integrated PV space that was years ahead of its time. His style of innovation, characterized as blending existing technology with new technologies into new product forms and concepts is unique in the solar industry. A recognized leader, he has proven extremely adept in challenging and providing insight into clean energy policy positions, often in public forums. I look forward to working with Gary for many years to come.
John Williams
I wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you for the business from Silicon Energy. For Qual-Fab it has been amazing to see the development of Silicon Energy. When we were first were introduced to Silicon Energy from Outback Power back in 2007, I never imagined that Silicon Energy would achieve the the growth or reach that it has. I thought we would not be doing more than some limited production after those first few prototypes. Under your leadership Silicon Energy established itself as a forward looking and innovative company with a unique product. From the Engineering through product development, working with you and your outfit was quite a change from my experience with similar sized startups. I wanted to let you know what a great job you and your team have done. If there is anything we can do to further support Silicon Energy and its products, please don't hesitate to call myself or a member of my staff.
Credentials
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Washington State Bar
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Forklift Operator
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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - N2 Pre-Advanced (No Pass, but very close)
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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - N3 Intermediate (Pass)
https://www.jlpt.jp/e/
Experience
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Grenzebach Envelon GmbH
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Germany
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Solar Electric Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and Managing Director NA
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Jan 2023 - Present
Make it happen and grow it! BIPV business development for North America in commercial, industrial, and residential BIPV active facades. Let's make the built environment more sustainable together! Are you ON!
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Business Development
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Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
BIPV business development for North America in commercial, industrial, and residential BIPV active facades. Let's make the built environment more sustainable together! Are you ON!
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3iParallax, LLC
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Greater Seattle Area
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Consultant/Owner
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Oct 2015 - Present
3iParallax, LLC provides consulting, advising and services in cleantech, sustainability, product development, business development, team development, investor development, company startup, operations, and governmental affairs. * Conducted research and supported business development in the Automated Transportation Network (ATN) Research and Business Development. * Developed and validated market intelligence overview of the emerging Smart Grid market. * Developed and implemented organization and leadership structure improvements. * Developed, conducted due diligence, and negotiated IP agreements with research institutions. * Developed and implemented multi-million dollar capital raise in an emerging cleantech sector. * Presently developing circular business strategies and special projects for the reuse and recycling of end-of-life PV panels. Show less
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Silicon Energy, LLC
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2015
CEO; President; COO, Investor Relations; Legal Oversight; Government Relations Oversight; Sales and Marketing Organization Development and Leadership. Under majority ownership with well-established real estate development and tax credit syndication expertise, but lacking manufacturing, engineering, or sales and marketing background, established Silicon Energy to succeed as a lean, effective manufacturer with organizational rigor preparation for ISO.* Led engineering, manufacturing, and sales/marketing staff of about 50 people split between 2 facilities located in Minnesota and Washington state.* Reduced costs by 60% while improving quality.* Led team efforts to $15M in annual sales within 3-years of the acquisition.* Creative marketing established home markets in Washington, Minnesota and 8 niche market states. * Leveraged success and name recognition.* Identified the need for government relations. Show less
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Director Of Operations
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Jul 2007 - Dec 2009
Led all aspects of the company, except for accounting and engineering, which were directed by OutBack. This was a very complex situation in that a combination of a global recession that led to significant sales decreases at OutBack and ongoing company direction differences among the owners significantly impacted R&D funds and internal engineering resources made available to the PV Division. A new CEO and management team was brought in to prepare OutBack for sale and Silicon Energy was sold.* Led engineering, manufacturing, and sales/marketing staff of about 10 people.* Developed a pre-release product pipeline of over $5M. * Established suppliers and technology partners. Show less
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OutBack Power
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations - PV Division (Silicon Energy)
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Apr 2007 - Jul 2007
Recruited by the controlling owners to startup a PV division in collaboration with the CEO that matched the innovative engineering culture of OutBack. * Led engineering and manufacturing staff of about 5 people. * Developed and presented the Silicon Energy business plan. * Led the setup of the PV manufacturing and research and development facility. Recruited by the controlling owners to startup a PV division in collaboration with the CEO that matched the innovative engineering culture of OutBack. * Led engineering and manufacturing staff of about 5 people. * Developed and presented the Silicon Energy business plan. * Led the setup of the PV manufacturing and research and development facility.
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SunEarth
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United States
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Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Oct 2004 - Apr 2007
General Manager; Production Manager; Purchasing Agent; Change/Turn Around Agent. SunEarth and its owner are legends in the solar business. SunEarth had recently moved to a new manufacturing facility in Fontana, CA, but it was remotely overseen from Hawaii, making effective management of the company difficult. Implemented several processes and programs as the General Manager designed to turnaround SunEarth in collaboration with the President, and the parent company. * Managed manufacturing, and sales/marketing staff of about 20 people. * Turned around and increased annual revenue to $6M in 18 months. * Increased overall operations efficiency and profits. * Increased mainland US sales 30% and production over 80%. Show less
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Washington State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Energy Analyst
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Jun 2002 - Oct 2004
Washington State University's Energy Program was to catalyze emerging technologies like solar. Recruited by the Director of the Northwest Solar Center, division of the Washington State University Energy Program, to champion solar in the state and be a change agent armed with persuasive data and policy. Primary leadership as Legal and Business Research; Presentations; Legislative and Stakeholder Lobbying; Legislative Language Drafting; Internal Champion. * A primary contributor to the first successful economic development program using solar PV in the U.S. * Developed the first utility community solar project concept in the U.S. Show less
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International Research Associates, LLC
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Seattle, WA
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Research Associate
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Oct 2000 - Dec 2003
Conducted research and contributed to the writing of “Protection of Water Facilities Under International Law,” published by the U.N. (UNESCO) on July 31, 2003. See https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000132464. * Groundbreaking research published on the protection of water. Conducted research and contributed to the writing of “Protection of Water Facilities Under International Law,” published by the U.N. (UNESCO) on July 31, 2003. See https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000132464. * Groundbreaking research published on the protection of water.
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Education
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Seattle University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law -
Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University
M.I.B. - Master of International Business, International Business -
Central College
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Central College International Study Program - Wales, Study abroad program