Kyra Holt
Kyra brings extensive experience in PV project planning and design including full project plan-sets, project site analysis, production analysis utilizing PV SYST, layout design, system design, interconnection feasibility, and drafting support. B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Kyle Bolger
Growing up in Alaska, Kyle developed a unique appreciation for our sun that fuels his ambition to harness the perpetual energy source. After installing hundreds of solar energy systems under the scrutiny of Oregon regulations he began traveling far and wide to spread his lessons learned. As an instructor with SEI since 2005 Kyle has ...
J.R. Whitley
J.R. Whitley is a licensed electrician, in North Carolina, and a NABCEP certified PV installation professional. A graduate of Appalachian State University with a BS in Appropriate Technology, he has been working in the PV industry since 2006. J.R. has been teaching with Solar Energy International since 2011, and has taught courses for Appalachian State ...
David Del Vecchio
David Del Vecchio is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. He entered the PV industry in 1998 in North Carolina designing, installing and managing off-grid installations. Since 2005, David has been the President of Solar Seed, Inc. performing design, 3rd party QA and inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting as well ...
Rebekah Hren
An SEI instructor since 2007, Rebekah is a licensed electrician, a NABCEP Board Member, and a certified PV Installation Professional. She represents SEI as a technical committee member for NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code, and as a principal voting member of Code-Making Panel 4 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), a role she has held ...
Brian Mehalic
Brian Mehalic has over 23 years of experience designing, installing, inspecting, and servicing all types and sizes of PV and energy storage systems, and has delivered training to thousands of students ranging from engineers and technicians to manufacturers and building officials. He began his career at EV Solar Products, Inc., becoming lead technician and designing ...
Jeff Tobe
Jeff Tobe is the PV project coordinator and an IREC Certified PV Instructor at SEI. Also a NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer, Jeff has designed and led system installations in a variety of renewable energy technologies including grid-tie, grid-tie with battery backup, stand-alone, water pumping and micro-hydro. Jeff has also participated in projects bringing renewable ...
Joe Villacci
Joe specializes in electrical design and project management of solar PV and energy storage systems. He works as a Principal with SEI Professional Services (SEIPS), a Bowman Company, to provide multi-discipline engineering services. Joe provides technical training and curriculum development support with Solar Energy International. His continued involvement with utility scale PV projects and curriculum development ...
Laura Walters
Laura Walters has been a member of SEI's PV Technical Team since 2006, updating SEI's internationally recognized PV training program curriculum. From creating the technical diagrams, to working on SEI's PV textbook series, and helping develop the exercises, quizzes and powerpoint presentations, she is busy ensuring SEI's materials are held to a high standard. She ...