ARTISAN ELECTRIC - Key Persons
Addison (He/Him) made the switch to the electrical field after working in the veterinary world for the past few years. He started at Artisan in March of 2021 as the Warehouse Assistant and quickly fell in love with the world of renewable energy. He likes spending his free time kayaking or just relaxing with his wife and friends.
Alex Lahti is an Electrical Apprentice at Artisan Electric Inc. He started as an Electrical Trainee in September 2022 and became an Apprentice in April 2023.
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- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Alex (she/they) is an Assistant Project Manager at Artisan Electric Inc. She started as Receptionist in 2021 and was promoted in 2023. She's been working freelance as a podcast editor for 7 years, but has a soft spot for renewable energy and recently relocated to Seattle from Miami, FL to be closer to family and attend school for audio production.
Brandon Varela is a Journeyman Electrician at Artisan Electric Inc. He started with us in August 2022.
Cole is a Journeyman Electrician at Artisan Electric Inc. Cole says: "Technology is more than wires, signals, circuits, metal, motors […]
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- Member of the Mechanical Crew at Artisan Electric Inc
Colton Capoeman is a member of the Mechanical Crew at Artisan Electric Inc.
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- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ELECTRICAL TRAINEE
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- 01 COMMERCIAL JOURNEYMAN SERVICE ELECTRICIAN
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- RESIDENTIAL PV PROJECT COORDINATOR
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- DIRECTOR of FINANCE
- Is Director of Finance at Artisan Electric Inc
Drishti Garg is Director of Finance at Artisan Electric Inc.
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- Artisan 's Residential Solar General Foreman
- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR GENERAL FOREMAN
Frank is Artisan's Residential Solar General Foreman and an 02 Journeyman Electrician. A Washington native, born and raised near Bremerton, he joined Artisan in 2013 as an electrical apprentice and worked his way up. Frank feels honored to be part of the solar industry and to be powering a solar revolution. When not working at Artisan, Frank loves the outdoors and nature, and enjoys spending time with family, especially his young nephew.
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of RESIDENTIAL SOLAR
- Director of Residential Solar at Artisan Electric Inc
Geoff Vestman is Director of Residential Solar at Artisan Electric Inc. Geoff is responsible for managing and developing the residential solar sales team and improving processes between sales, marketing, design, and project management. He joined Artisan in February 2022 and has previously held sales, account management, and business development roles in the Elevator and HVAC industries. Prior to those white-collar roles, he helped his family construction business as a laborer, equipment operator, and truck driver building cell phone towers around the Pacific Northwest.
Job Titles:
- COMMERCIAL SOLAR PROJECT MANAGER
- Commercial Solar Project Manager at Artisan Electric Inc
Jason Parr is a Commercial Solar Project Manager at Artisan Electric Inc. Jason joined Artisan in 2022, bringing decades of experience in commercial and residential construction project management. He is a naturalist at-heart who has built dozens of KCMBA Built Green 4 Star rated homes and City of Seattle Built Smart projects. Through each project, Jason keeps stakeholder goals, priorities and project requirements in focus. He holds a high standard of quality, safety and productivity while maintaining respect for one another and our natural environment.
Jason has over 20 years of experience as a residential and commercial electrician. After completing a five-year IBEW commercial electrical apprenticeship, he received his electrical administrator's license and opened Artisan Electric in 2007. Jason has an in-depth background in new construction, service, and energy management for commercial, residential and industrial applications. Before starting his own business, he was most recently a commercial journeyman for Veca Electric in Seattle. Jason lives on an organic farm on Vashon Island with his wife and two boys.
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- SOLAR SALES EXPERT
- Solar Sales Expert at Artisan
- Solar Sales Expert at Artisan Electric Inc
Jeff Bennett is a Solar Sales Expert at Artisan Electric Inc. He joined us in March of 2022 after a decades-long career in public safety at a local municipality. He is avid about renewable energy, having first delved into powering his vehicles years ago with waste vegetable oil (WVO) and biodiesel. That led to electric vehicles (EVs) and to eventually put solar on his home in downtown Puyallup and a rental property in Tacoma through Artisan.
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- Solar Foreman at Artisan Electric Inc
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- WAREHOUSE & FLEET MANAGER
Joe (he/his) made the career switch to solar and Artisan Electric after a decade of working in the automotive industry, with the intent of pursuing an O2 electrical license. He started in 2019 on the mechanical crew as an electrician apprentice, however his course brought him inside where he quickly moved into the Warehouse & Fleet Manager position.
Always maintaining a positive attitude, cracking jokes and only taken half seriously anytime he talks, Joe works hard to ensure that the flow of material to each job-site is smooth as butter and that each crew member has everything they need to complete the job.
During his free time, Joe is typically escorting his girlfriend to her shows in the Puget Sound as a performing artist or just kicking back enjoying much needed R&R.
Joshua Pirolo is a Residential Solar Project Manager at Artisan Electric Inc. He started with Artisan September 2021.
Juan Telles joined Artisan last year as the Mechanical Team Lead, after 19 years in the roofing industry. He doesn't say much, but he is absolutely one of the best hands-on builders the local solar industry has ever had.
Juan loves to be in the outdoors, when he's not working.
"No leaks" he says. Pretty much says it all.
Justin Nguyen is a Mechanical Crew member at Artisan Electric Inc. since October 2022.
"I came to Artisan in hopes of gaining experience in working with solar and to be an Electrician. I have enjoyed getting to know and work with everyone in the company!"
Kerri (she/her) is Office Manager at Artisan Electric Inc. She sharpened her multi-tasking skills during her many years in the Seattle music and nightlife industry.
A former band manager, PR person, fundraiser, and marketing professional, Kerri has stints at Sub Pop Records, Seattle Weekly, and KEXP under her belt, and counts her work as Project Manager for Music For Marriage Equality (WA Ref. 74) as some of the most important she's done. As a veteran DJ, she's performed all over the country as DJ Cherry Canoe.
Kerri moved full-time to Vashon in 2013, loves to garden and be outside, and is the proud mama of a ferocious seven year-old chihuahua. She hopes to one day own a solar powered turntable for her vast record collection.
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- Member of the Mechanical Crew at Artisan Electric Inc.
Matt Salisbury is a member of the Mechanical Crew at Artisan Electric Inc.
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- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR FOREMAN
Nikolas is an Apprentice Electrician at Artisan Electric Inc. A Vashon native, Nikolas has lived on Vashon for most of his life and he joined Artisan in October 2021.
"I grew up with a passion for math and science-related fields as well as hands-on work, but never really pursued anything related to that until now. I've definitely enjoyed it thus far. Everyone I've worked with has been amazing, fun, and really great to learn from. I'm really thankful I was given the opportunity to join such a great crew of people."
In his free time, Nikolas enjoys spending time with friends and family and playing video games.
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- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR DESIGNER
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- HR ADMINISTRATOR
- HR Administrator at Artisan Electric Inc
Sarah McDermott is an HR Administrator at Artisan Electric Inc., since 2023. Sarah has a Bachelor's in Business Administration and […]
Shawn Petersen is a Residential Solar Crew Lead at Artisan Electric Inc.
Job Titles:
- SOLAR and EFFICIENCY CONSULTANT
Tyler Caraway (he/him) is a Financial Assistant at Artisan Electric Inc. He joined us as an Office Assistant in 2021. […]
Job Titles:
- RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SALES & PROJECT MANAGER
Union Labor. As an IBEW Local 46 union employer, Artisan Electric Inc. provides fair wages, fair working hours, and health insurance for all full-time employees.
Victor is an Electrical Apprentice. He loves installing solar, and hanging out with his family and dog. Victor can be […]