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THE TEAM
At One Sun, Inc., we are seasoned professionals who take pride in good design and craftsmanship.
Our process depends on a dedicated and experienced team of financial and project managers, engineers, skilled tradesmen and
administrators who work collaboratively to provide a seamless process. Heading our team are:
Warren Brown, President and CEO
Warren Brown's background includes 30 years of comprehensive construction experience, ranging from power plants to wineries, and 12 years of solar energy experience. In 2009, as a result of Warren Brown Construction’s growing involvement in solar design and installation, he created One Sun, Inc. to focus exclusively on solar. He holds both General and Electrical Contractor licenses and, through industry seminars, maintains his expertise and proficiency in the most innovative construction and renewable energy technologies. Warren has been a leading advocate for sustainable energy and environmentally-sound building practices that maximize energy efficiency. He was the founding Chairman of the North Coast Builders’ Exchange Green Building Committee. He is also a second term member of the Board of Directors of the North Coast Builders' Exchange. In addition, he is currently serving as Renewable Energy Curriculum Advisor at the Santa Rosa Junior College.
Warren’s professional reputation rests on his integrity and determination to provide clients with reliable workmanship and innovative solutions. His strong leadership has resulted in one of the fastest growing and most successful solar providers in California with a team of experts who work together collaboratively and efficiently.
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Jacob Bass, Project Development
Jacob Bass brings years of experience in business development and, in particular, since 2003, in the solar (PV) industry. Before coming to One Sun, he was Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Director for another leading Northern California solar systems company. His skills in sales, estimating and logistics/project management give him a broad understanding of the total process of solar system design and installation.
In the arena of project development, his expertise extends from design through bid processing, procurement and scheduling. He grew up off the grid and has long been a strong advocate for renewable energy, an enthusiasm that is evident in every aspect of his involvement.
At One Sun, Jacob currently manages the day-to-day procedures involved in developing the most efficient and productive internal systems.
He plays a key role in implementing the logistical strategies needed to meet the demands of the company's expansion into large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects in California and nationally.
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Bibi Leigner, Marketing Coordinator
Bibi Leigner’s background includes 12 years with the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund where she was a translator and interpreter at international conferences. She was also contracted by two Washington, D. C. embassies to handle press communications. Her multilingual skills were essencial as an Associate Producer for UNTV and, during 5 years in London and Rome, as a Producer on feature and documentary films. In Sonoma County, she had her own business translating projects for the County, the State and private businesses as well as tutoring professionals. Prior to joining One Sun, Inc., she directed marketing for Warren Brown Construction for 5 years. Bibi handles all advertising and PR activity. She has a degree in Languages and Communication from George Washington University.
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Tom LeDuc, Thermal Sales and Development
Tom LeDuc has over 40 years of diverse experience in the plumbing industry, beginning with an apprenticeship in his father’s plumbing shop at age 18. Most recently, Tom co-owned the very successful LeDuc &
Dexter Inc. that for 25 years provided a range of plumbing, hot water and solar thermal services in Northern California. As a leader in the industry, he has served several terms on the Boards of Directors of
the North Coast Builders Exchange and the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of the Redwood Empire and he is the immediate past president of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of California. In
addition to Plumbing, Tom holds licenses in General Contracting, Boiler Hot Water, Fire Protection, Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air conditioning, and Sheet Metal. He is a Certified Green Building
Professional. At One Sun, Inc., his outstanding range and depth of expertise contributes greatly to the implementation of his responsibilities in the development and sales of commercial solar thermal
projects.
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Joe Sherman, Project Manager
With over twelve years of general contracting experience, Joe is knowledgeable in all aspects of construction project management. Before joining One Sun, Inc. he held positions as estimator, project engineer and contract administrator in addition to project management. His background has prepared him to effectively oversee multiple projects simultaneously, including managing the performance and efficiency of subcontractors. His ability to evaluate client’s needs and coordinate team responsibilities, assures project construction deliverables and implementation are on time and within budget. He works closely with superintendents to develop and maintain safety procedures. Joe is a skilled communicator and a creative thinker who believes in a process of problem solving based on consensus. The strong client relationships he develops remain ongoing after project close-out. At One Sun Inc., Joe is the lead management contact for all company projects under construction.
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Sam Prom, System Design Technician
Prior to joining the One Sun team, Sam gained a range of experience in the electrical and electronic industries, including AC, DC and high voltage AC. He has designed and built several off-grid systems himself and had his own IT service and repair business. Since successfully transitioning to the solar industry seven years ago, he has worked on both residential and commercial solar PV and thermal projects, designing and permitting systems totaling over 2 megawatts (residential) and 5 megawatts (commercial), and has managed a team of technical designers. He studied Computer Science and Programming at the Santa Rosa Junior College and holds a PC Specialist certification. In addition, he has completed major industry training programs such as SunPower’s system design classes . His scope of expertise also includes setup and commissioning of data monitoring equipment and other kiosk systems. At One Sun, Sam is responsible for pre-design site visit analysis, system design drafting, permit-ready design layouts, job set installation plans and permit procurement. He also oversees the configuration, commissioning and technical support of data monitoring systems and in-house IT maintenance.
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Marie Mayo, Sales and Estimating
With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Marie is a highly-skilled electrical estimator. She has executed a wide range of commercial, industrial, and government projects, Including airport authorities, transportation infrastructure, schools and educational facilities. One of her most complex undertakings was the three-year construction change orders review of the Pasadena Convention Center renovation and expansion. Marie has also held a number of sales estimating and consulting positions with commercial architectural engineering, construction services, and electrical contracting firms. Her expertise covered all phases of design and construction from preliminary estimating and cost analysis to construction change orders. At One Sun, Inc., Marie’s comprehensive analytical skills provide a solid foundation for her estimating responsibilities in the solar system development process. In addition to estimating, she is a strong contributor to new sales optimization. Her perseverance and attention to detail are valuable contributions to the overall success of the company’s projects.
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Steve Heater, Senior Site Superintendent
Steve Heater is an experienced electrician with a diverse background in solar energy. His experience includes project management and supervision of a number of large-scale commercial and municipal solar projects in Northern California (including megawatt systems for Agilent Technologies and Applied Materials). He has been responsible for all aspects of on-site installation, both roof and ground mounts, and has managed installation teams of more than 50 workers. Having owned and operated his own electrical company for five years, he is expert in low- to high-voltage commercial systems, underground electrical and equipment troubleshooting.
Since joining One Sun, Inc., Steve has successfully supervised the installation of over 6 mW of industrial roof and ground mount projects. Most recently, he acted as Superintendent on the Sonoma County Juvenile Justice Center and the Estancia Estates winery.
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Saaid Moezzi, Development Engineer
Saaid Moezzi has over 18 years in construction and solar electric system management and development. Most recently, he was Project Development Manager for a major renewable energy system provider, overseeing multi-vendor contracts and developing and launching growth strategy and resource programs. He oversaw the entire solar system process including design, utility connections, system commissioning, energy performance monitoring and rebates.
His previous experience includes Business Development and Project Management positions for Swinerton, Inc. where he was involved in a full range of construction projects in both public and private sectors where he managed all development processes (i.e., programming, budgeting, design management, bidding, procurement and construction management). At Autodesk, Said created customized software solutions for the design team, supply chain and contractors. Saaid began his career as a Business Development Manager, Project Manager and Design Engineer with Chicago Bridge and Iron, Inc. a perennial ENR top 25 Engineering Procurement Contractor.
Saaid has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and is LEED-AP Certified.
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