SUN PACIFIC SOLAR ELECTRIC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
Alan grew up in Santa Barbara and worked for Sun Pacific Solar from 2008 to 2014, returning back to our team in 2020. Alan's background in solar installation and customer service, meet at the intersection of the needs of our crews and customers. Alan serves as a liaison between our teams and our customers, working in the office as our procurement manager.
Blake has been a Santa Barbara resident for the past 10 years. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UCSB, graduating in 1979. After a 10 year career as a consulting engineer in software sales, he relocated to Santa Barbara and opened a golf practice in Carpinteria. He is passionate about renewable energy, and his home was one of our first solar electrical installations. He was so impressed with the experience that he received with our installation, that he asked to join our team. We were inspired by his knowledge and excitement, and welcomed him into our solar family. He has been married for 30+ years to his lovely wife Ruth, with whom he has three wonderful grown children. He loves golf and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
In the late 90's Ceci successfully operated her own marine canvas sewing business. In 1996 she and her husband, Jay, completely remodeled their trimaran, equipping it with a solar array, a rarity at the time. From there on, they independently built custom solar systems for others for several years until founding Sun Pacific Solar Electric, Inc in 2007. Ceci started managing Operations, Business Development, and Public Relations, and then became President and CEO in 2015. She is certified by Women's Economic Ventures, is certified as a Woman-Owned Woman-Operated Business by NWBOC, and has studied Business and Accounting extensively.
Jay has over 40 years experience in the electrical trade. He has been designing and installing solar electrical systems since 1996.
Lainie is a Michigan native and graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelors' degree in Journalism and Public Relations. In 2020, she relocated to Santa Barbara from Eugene, Oregon to join our office team. Lainie has maintained a passion for renewable energy and environmentally conscious living, in addition to bringing her experience in public relations, marketing, management, customer service, and e-commerce.
Makani graduated from Santa Ynez Union High School and worked in construction for several years before joining us in June 2019. He is enrolled in the Electrician Trainee Program through WECA (Western Electrical Contractors Association). Makani grew up in Goleta and Hawaii where he was an avid surfer and enjoys being outside.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Vice President
Vice President. Wesly has been working for Sun Pacific Solar since 2008. He recently obtained his C-10 license and he has completed the Outback Power certification program, the LG battery certification, as well as other specialized certification programs. Wesly leads our battery back-up efforts with his extensive background in DC-Coupled, AC-Coupled, Grid-tied and Off-Grid battery systems. He graduated from the SBCC art program. Wesly is a fashion designer at Wesly Designs, a woodworker, photographer and avid sailor.