Our Team
Our team of solar energy professionals is dedicated to crafting tailored solutions that align with your corporate objectives, whether you're aiming to achieve sustainability goals, or unlock cost savings through renewable energy. We understand that each corporation has unique requirements and constraints, and we take a collaborative approach to design a solar strategy that fits seamlessly into your existing operations.
NICK KERWIN
Senior Vice President
Nick joined the New Energy Equity team in 2021 and has over 14 years of experience in the solar industry. He has worked on residential, C&I, community solar, storage and small utility-scale projects across the country. In his current role as Senior Vice President at Versiris Energy, Nick leads a team of Project Managers, Business Development, Project Engineers, and Marketing professionals working together to bring turn-key solar projects to our National Commercial and Industrial partners, focusing on driving efficiencies, reducing transaction costs, and building long-term partnerships in markets across the country.
ROCKY SHOEMAKER
VP, Engineering & Construction
Rocky is a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional and Master Electrician and with over 16 years of technical and operational experience in the field of commercial and industrial solar PV systems. As Vice President of Engineering and Construction at Versiris Energy, he is responsible for managing all facets of deploying large-scale solar facilities across multiple states. His involvement ranges from early-stage development such as maneuvering difficult permitting processes to rigorous quality assurance, delivering investment-grade assets.
TIM POLLNOW
Senior Project Engineer
Tim, a seasoned Electrical Engineer and PV Designer, is currently the Senior Project Engineer at Versiris Energy. Tim specializes in designing solar systems for commercial & industrial projects for a multitude of national clients. His role encompasses planning electrical interconnections, optimizing costs, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver tailored PV solutions. Tim holds a Master Electrician’s License and a Professional Engineer License in the State of Minnesota.
STEVE OMAN
National C&I Solar Developer
Steve has over 24 years of business development experience, with over seven of those years dedicated to specifically helping businesses explore various ownership and financing options to make solar energy a reality. As Versiris Energy’s National C&I Solar Developer, Steve is our clients’ first line of defense in navigating all things solar for their business. building out the solar cell manufacturing industry in Taiwan and China to the GW-scale it is today. Contact Steve at steve@versirisenergy.com or 612-850-8320 to learn more about taking your company solar.
J.W. PETERS
Business Development Executive
J.W. Peters is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the solar energy and construction industries. In 2024, J.W. joined the Versiris team as a Business Development Executive, specializing in partnering with commercial clients across multiple states, helping them integrate solar solutions to reduce costs and meet sustainability goals. Formerly, J.W. co-founded and led the largest solar EPC in Oklahoma with the support of a staff of 65+. His expertise in driving strategic growth and leveraging national and state incentives makes him a trusted partner in the renewable energy sector.
JESSE BRENNAN
Business Development Executive
Jesse Brennan joined the Versiris Energy team in 2024 and has over 20 years of experience in the clean energy and environmental industries. His work spans C&I, community and residential solar projects, and includes work with manufacturers, logistics companies, schools and commercial real estate developers. Jesse’s experience advising institutional and enterprise clients through complex and long-term projects makes him an ideal partner for helping companies improve building performance, increase revenue and achieve renewable energy objectives.
BRIDGET PETERSEN
Marketing Manager
Since joining the team in 2020, Bridget excels in crafting and executing strategic marketing initiatives to promote the company's solar solutions for Commercial & Industrial clients. Bridget drives brand awareness and engagement across a multitude of platforms, ensuring Versiris Energy's offerings reach a wide audience.
