Our Team of Solar Professionals

A West Virginia native and solar veteran with more than a decade in the industry, Dan previously helped start up the largest solar installer in Vermont and served as a technical advisor to the US Dept of Energy’s SunShot Initiative. He has an MS in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins.

Jessica Edgerly Walsh entered the solar world in 2012, helping launch a solar company in Vermont.  She joined the Solar Holler team in 2020 to support their rebound from the pandemic.  Her approach to marketing is customer-centered, offering folks the solutions and information they’re looking for as they explore their energy options.  

Heath Lambert’s experience in operations management spans over ten years and two continents. As Solar Holler’s Director of Operations, Heath says his role is fundamentally about removing any roadblocks that prevent our team from taking care of our clients.

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Heather is our Director of Marketing and Storytelling based out of Cass, West Virginia. She has more than a decade of Marketing and Communications experience and is charged with bringing the Solar Holler story to life across Central Appalachia. When she’s not busy crafting our latest campaign and spreading the good news about solar, you can find her playing guitar, backpacking with her husband and their dog Albie, or reading the latest fantasy fiction series.

Originally from Hesperia, California, Shay Taylor got his start in solar working with a company out there. It was around that time that he fell in love with and married a West Virginia woman who missed her home state and they soon relocated to the Huntington area. Shay was thrilled to find Solar Holler and we were thrilled to have an experienced installer to help lead our crews.

Emily is our Director of People Development, she is essential to our team’s on boarding process as well continued learning programs for all of our employees. She is based in Barboursville, West Virginia and is an alumni of both West Virginia State and Marshall where she graduated with a Master’s in HR Management. As a key asset to the leadership team Emily ensures that Solar Holler has the region’s top talent to fuel our growth throughout Central Appalachia.

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A native of Monongalia County, WV, Leah’s a Mountaineer through and through. She has her Masters of Public Administration from WVU, with a focus on sustainable community development. Her mission at Solar Holler is to connect with as many folks as possible and leverage solar as a vehicle to improve outcomes in Appalachia. In her spare time, you’ll find her lighting up the stage with her band Funkifly or soaking in the sunshine.

After completing her electrical coursework through the West Virginia Women Work program, Alison Dempsey was ready to put her skills to use. Alison works closely with our field crews and spends a lot of time on the phone with utility companies and permitting offices to ensure everything is ready for your installation day.