REGIONAL SALES MANAGERS

Tom Drzewiecki

Tom Drzewiecki, Pacific Northwest Region
Tom oversees commercial clients in the Northern California and Pacific Northwest States and combines his passion for improving the renewable energy market, sustainable solutions and nature.  When not educating and meeting with clients, you will find Tom biking, skiing, and generally enjoying the outdoors.  Before working for Renewable Choice, Tom received his BS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

David HughesDavid Hughes, Rocky Mountain Region
David joined Renewable Choice in August of 2007 after relocating from Chicago.  In his role, he manages a sales team and develops strategic relationships with small, mid, and large cap companies.  Prior to joining Renewable Choice, David served in various capacities in the public and private sector in finance, program and fund development, and sales. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, David graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee.


Lauren NewsomLauren Newsom, Mid-West/Mid-Atlantic Region
Lauren oversees commercial clients in the Mid-West/Mid-Atlantic states and is especially passionate about sustainable building practices.  She is a graduate of Miami University and has done postgraduate work in green building.  She is the company’s first LEED Accredited Professional and has contributed heavily to Renewable Choice’s role as the leading U.S. renewable energy provider to LEED Certification and green building projects.


Mark PasseriniMark Passerini, Great Lakes Region
Mark is in charge of sales for the Great Lakes region.  Mark brings an extremely successful 11 year track record in sales/sales management from a variety of different industries.  Based in his hometown of Chicago, he is very active in local sustainability groups as well as with his clients.  His desire is to make an impact in changing the way the US produces energy.  Mark is a graduate from the University of Michigan.

 
John PowersJohn Powers, North-East Region
John is the regional sales manager for the northeastern United States.  He joined Renewable Choice Energy in May of 2003 after graduating from Duke University with a BSE in Mechanical Engineering.  John has been a top salesperson and manager, and has given thousands of wind power presentations. John has a deep-seeded love of the environment and is an avid conservationist and outdoorsman.

Rita ReiserRita Reiser, Pacific Region
Rita covers the West Coast Region for both commercial and green-building clients. She came to Renewable Choice Energy in 2004 with a background in sales and an interest in renewable energy.  Rita has worked with the company in every region of the country and provides unique market expertise.  She has also presented at several national functions, educating the public on the many benefits of renewables. 

Jason WykoffJason Wykoff, Southern Region
Jason is responsible for establishing new client relationships in the Southeast Region and brings an extensive experience in sales and environmental consulting to the Renewable Choice team.  He graduated from S.U.N.Y at Buffalo with a B.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Biological Science.  In his free time he volunteers for local sustainability causes and enjoys traveling, sports and outdoor recreation.


DISTRICT SALES MANAGERS

Gretchen Dudon Gretchen Dudon, Florida & Puerto Rico
Gretchen has consistently worked as a top sales representative and advocate for environmental reform.  She has applied her biology degree from the University of Colorado in the fields of medicine and environmental science. Gretchen is proud to promote Renewable Choice's progressive initiatives and welcomes the opportunity to expand the energy dialogue among Green Building and commercial sales in Florida and Puerto Rico.

John E. JohnsonJohn E. Johnson, North Carolina & Charlotte, SC Area
John E.’s first job after graduating from Clemson University was with the Carolina Campaign for the Environment.  Since then, he has attended graduate school in Community Psychology at Georgia State University, worked in Washington, D.C. for the Center for National Policy, and started a distinguished career in technology and business development.  As an avid outdoors enthusiast, he brings to Renewable Choice his passion for the sustainability movement and eight years of business experience.

Boone JonesBoone Jones, Dallas & Houston Areas
Boone joined Renewable Choice in 2007 as the representative for commercial clients and Green Build projects in the Dallas and Houston districts.  After studying English literature and creative writing at Colorado State University, Boone spent time in Manhattan and the San Juan Islands.  He has a background in restaurant and nightclub management and is always happy to make a wine suggestion.


Steve KemperSteve Kemper, Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
Steve oversees the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and meets regularly with Green Building companies and forward thinking companies to discuss their environmental goals.  Before joining Renewable Choice, he spent three years at an IT start-up in San Francisco and transferred to Colorado.  He is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio.  He enjoys sports, music, and the great outdoors.



Justin KushikJustin Kushik, Seattle Area
Justin is passionate about furthering environmental awareness and has developed a strong background in sustainability with a degree from the University of Colorado in Environmental Studies. He started with the company as a Sales Associate and is now the District Sales Manager for the Seattle metropolitan area. Justin believes strongly that the development of renewable energy is imperative to resolving many of today’s environmental problems.


Sully LinebergerSully Lineberger, Missouri & St. Louis Area
Sully helps clients in St. Louis and Missouri address their carbon footprint and share this commitment with their stakeholders. He has previous experience in business to business, academic and retail sales.  A certified yoga teacher, Sully enjoys running, basketball, skiing and spending time with his wife and three children. He graduated from the University of North Carolina with a BA in History.



Lana MaloneLana Malone, Pennsylvania
Lana oversees clients in the state of Pennsylvania. With over 5 years of experience in Sales and Marketing, she joined Renewable Choice in 2008 after relocating to Boulder, CO from her home state of Louisiana. Lana prides herself on her passion for the environment and her ability to share that excitement with others. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2003.


Jay PawlakJay Pawlak, Massachusetts
Jay developed a strong appreciation for the environment while living in Aspen, Colorado after graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  He had 10 years of sales and business development experience in the high-tech industry prior to joining RCE in October 2008.  In addition to his passion for advancing sustainable causes, he is a competitive bicycle racer and avid telemark skier.



Matt WoodMatt Wood, San Diego & Santa Barabara Areas
Matt joined Renewable Choice in 2007 after graduating form the University of Colorado where he studied Environmental Biology and Political Science. Matt’s passion for the outdoors has been the driving force behind his desire to do his part to change the shape of the energy infrastructure in the United States to one that is sustainable for generations to come.



Todd ZegrasTodd Zegras, Arizona
With over 10 years in sales and marketing, Todd prides himself on building value for his customers and providing them with superior customer service.  Prior to Renewable Choice, Todd was Vice-President of Wholesale Lending for a leading national lender, and rode the internet bubble with the first publicly traded streaming media company.  Todd enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and motorcycles.  An east coast native, Todd graduated from Boston College.