RER Energy Group is fortunate to offer your next solar project some of the most talented industry experts in solar power design, finance and construction. You will experience a comfort in your choice of RER from our first meeting until the commissioning of your solar array. Please feel free to get to know the RER team listed below.

Leadership Team

Jim Kurtz

President & Founder
jkurtz@rerenergygroup.com | 917-304-0762

Jim’s background of Executive Management has been focused on business development activities of both large and small companies, with expertise in financial analysis and investment opportunities.
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Mike Barnes

Chief Operating Officer
mbarnes@rerenergygroup.com | 717-554-5801

Mr. Barnes has been collaborating with, and leading operations for RER Energy Group since 2014. He brings years of business development and project management experience to this role–providing strong direction to all operational aspects of the business as well as critical business development acumen.
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Tim Kelley

Vice President, Finance and Development

Mr. Kelley joined RER with 30+ years of experience in the energy sector with a focus on the intersection of sustainable technologies, finance, and grid markets.
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Stephanie Brun de Pontet, PhD

Vice President, Organizational Development
hr@rerenergygroup.com | 610-332-7232

Stephanie joined RER Energy Group in 2014, initially as an adviser to the President and leadership team. As the company has experienced significant growth in the past several years, Stephanie has had the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the enterprise, with a special emphasis on organizational development and strategic planning.
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Team Members

Andrew Biederman

Design & Engineering Manager
abiederman@rerenergygroup.com | 319-610-3449

Mr. Biederman began work in the solar industry in 2014 at Cedar Valley Energy. He developed and deployed solar energy projects in the local area.
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Carla Ortiz Fuentes

Director of Business Development, Latin America
cfuentes@rerenergygroup.com | 919-381-0721

Carla’s background in business development and finance make her a key member of the RER team. Currently Carla works with clients in Mexico, a growing PV market.
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Margo Girardi

Controller
mgirardi@rerenergygroup.com | 302-354-1934

Margo joined the RER Energy Group in June 2020 as the controller. In this role, she oversees the accounting team. Margo brings a strong accounting background from both public and private environments.
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Jeff Seese

Operations & Maintenance Manager
jseese@rerenergygroup.com | 480-650-6522

In his capacity as leader of the Operations and Maintenance team, Jeff oversees the maintenance of all arrays built by RER Energy Group, as well as providing service for arrays built by other companies.
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Chris Pozza

Construction Manager
cpozza@rerenergygroup.com | 570-527-6054

Mr. Pozza began working with RER in 2019, after working over six years managing projects in the renewable energy industry.
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Jake Simmons (JJ)

Director of Business Development
jjsimmons@rerenergygroup.com | 202-421-0344

Mr. Simmons has over 20 years of experience dealing with global clients on matters of trade, finance, clean technology, and cyber network operations.
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Mike Roach

Solar Project Developer
mroach@rerenergygroup.com | 315-247-8494

Mike has over 15 years of experience in the Renewable Energy industry. He oversees prospect development, sales support, site evaluation, and system design for clients and strategic partners in the Central New York State region.
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Do you have questions about RER Energy Group? Are you wondering how to get started in your transition to solar energy? Our team is here to help you. Get in touch via email, LinkedIn, or call our corporate office at 610-332-7232. We look forward to hearing from you!