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mtvSolar is an employee-driven company and are our most valuable asset. Without their drive, commitment to service, and positive energy, mtvSolar would not have endured. We take great pride in investing in our team, offering them the ability to grow both personally and professionally. They are the heart of our story.

Leadership

Mike Professional Shot

Mike McKechnie

Founder and Visionary
K. Waugh

Kelly Waugh

Vice President, CFO & Controller

Directors

MtvSolar Employees Kerri

Kerry Allden-Collins

Director of Sales
Lydie

Lydian "Lydie" Miles-Monaghan

Director of Advanced Energy Storage
Ryan

Ryan Slack

Director of Production

Managers

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Mike Studholme

Sales Manager
Kasey Yancey

Kasey Yancey

Residential Project Manager
Danielle Hovermale

Danielle Hovermale

Production Manager
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Kiki McKechnie

Customer Success Manager
Brandon Widdows July 2025

Brandon Widdows

Commercial Electrical Manager & Master Electrician
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Casey Feezle

Business Development Manager
Bo Frederick July 2025

Bo Frederick

Warehouse Manager
MtvSolar Employees Shane

Shane LaBrush

Senior Solar & Energy Storage Consultant

Kate Shunney

Marketing Specialist
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Natalie Grantham Friend

Solar & Energy Storage Consultant
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John Christensen

Renewables Advocate
Britt Buckham

Britton Buckham

Commercial Mechanical Manager
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Stuart Smith

Solar & Energy Storage Consultant

Project Management

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Karleigh Dodson

Finance & HR Assistant
MtvSolar Employees Stacey

Stacy Slovinsky

Interconnection Specialist

MaryKate Monaghan-Miles

Human Resources & AR Specialist

Will McKechnie

Customer Success Specialist

Project Production

MtvSolar Employees Rob

Rob Thompson

Senior Residential Crew Lead, Site Survey
Peyton Thompson July 2025

Peyton Thompson

Residential Installation Crew Member
Dalton McCoy July 2025

Dalton McCoy

Residential Mechanical & Electrical Crew Member
MtvSolar Employees Jared

Jared Thompson

Residential Installation Crew Member

Trevor Jamison

Journeyman Electrician
Evan Slovinsky July 2025

Evan Slovinsky

Residential Electrical Crew Member
Gabriel Clark July 2025

Gabriel Clark

Residential Mechanical Crew Member
Luxious Burleson July 2025

Luxious Burleson

Commercial Installation Crew Member
Carlester Allen July 2025

Carlester Allen

Commercial Installation Crew Member
MtvSolar Employees Anthony

Anthony "Mert" Sprigg

Commercial Site Manager
Brycen Sanchez July 2025

Brycen Sanchez

Commercial Mechanical Crew Member
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Robert Yancey

Commercial Installation Crew Member
Jacob Gagnon July 2025

Jacob Gagnon

Commercial Mechanical Crew
Jack Cibula July 2025

Jack Cibula

Commercial Mechanical Crew Member

LaDanian Weller

Commercial Installation Crew Member
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James "Jay" Hayes

Special Operations

Caden Higgins

Service Technician

Brenda Rippeon

Special Operations

Remote Power Crew

Austin Locklear

Remote Power Lead & Service

Albert "Ryan" Beauford

Remote Power & Service Crew Member

Mike McKechnie

Mike McKechnie is the President of Mountain View Solar which is a leading local solar and battery installation firm with twenty-five local staff and more than 1,000 renewable energy systems installed in the residential, non-profit, commercial, and public sectors.  In 2008, he was awarded with the West Virginia Environmental Council’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award, in 2012 he was awarded the Small Business Administration’s “Entrepreneurial Success of the Year” Award, and in 2018 he was awarded the Small Business Administration’s “West Virginia Minority-Owned Business of the Year Award”.

Kelly Waugh

When Kelly was a junior in high school she was recruited by Mike McKechnie to work at Mountain View Builders.  She lived within walking distance of the office, so it was perfect. That was 2001, and Kelly went from answering phones and helping with paperwork, to becoming the Vice President and Controller of Mountain View Solar. She continues to play an integral part in making mtvSolar the success that it is.

Originally, she simply wanted a part-time job after high school. Kelly stayed with Mountain View throughout her time in Nursing School, and post-graduation made the decision to stay with Mountain View.   

“I have had the pleasure of working for, and with, some of the greatest people I have ever known. I enjoy the work that I personally do, and I am genuinely proud of the work that mtvSolar does, and the integrity with which we do it,” Kelly said. 

Kelly’s home life includes two sons, Parker (18) and Calder (9), one dog, Brownie and a guinea pig, Sam.

When she’s not working, Kelly loves to read, exercise, attend live sporting events, have dinner with friends, TRAVEL, and above all else, spend time with her boys. Originally from Maryland, Kelly has called West Virginia home since childhood.

One of Kelly’s guiding philosophies is to make the world better at any opportunity. This is captured by her favorite quote: “Always leave people, places and things a little better than you find them.”

 

Kerry Allden-Collins

Kerry officially joined the mtvSolar team in 2019. She had followed the company’s growth since 2009 and was drawn to the company’s inspiring mission and strong values. Kerry wholeheartedly believes in mtvSolar’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and is proud to be part of a collaborative and dedicated team of professionals. The tight-knit community at mtvSolar fosters teamwork and camaraderie, creating an environment that fuels her passion for making a positive impact.

One aspect that holds special significance for Kerry is mtvSolar’s solar give-back programs, which actively benefit local communities. Being able to contribute to these initiatives brings her immense fulfillment, knowing that she is helping create a brighter future for those around her.

Outside of work, Kerry cherishes spending time with her family who bring immeasurable joy to her life. With a passion for travel and the great outdoors, together, they are always planning their next adventure.

During rare moments of personal time, Kerry finds solace in hitting the trails, reading books, indulging in SciFi movies and supporting her children’s activities. From Girl Scout camping trips, dance recitals and gymnastics, to grooming horses, little league games and track meets, being a sports team mom means there is never a dull moment!

Originally from London, England, Kerry traveled extensively around the world before making the USA her home. Her diverse experiences have shaped her resilience and ability to find silver linings even during challenging times. She takes pride in rising above any obstacle that comes her way and has consistently proven herself capable of overcoming adversity with grace. With a contagious positivity and genuine warmth, she possesses an innate ability to turn anyone’s bad day into a smile!

Lydian Miles-Monaghan

Lydie: The Electric Avenue Queen

Lydie is the brains behind mtvSolar’s battery magic. With over a decade of wrangling complex tech, from software to circuits, she’s our go-to guru for energy storage. But don’t let her techie title fool you – this woman is a passionate environmentalist with a love for all things electric. When she’s not conjuring up battery breakthroughs, you might find her resurrecting ancient computers, spinning vinyl, or cruising in her solar-powered ride. A true innovator with a heart of gold, Lydie’s on a mission to power the future and banish hatred from the world. As she wisely says, “Experience is the one thing you get, right after you need it!”

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Ryan Slack

Ryan Slack joined mtvSolar in October 2011 with an interest in the electrical trades, and has risen to be the company’s Master Electrician and Operations Manager. Ryan balances the technical knowledge, logistical expertise and spirit of excellence that drives mtvSola into the future. Before entering the solar industry, Ryan worked in residential electrical, commercial HVAC, sheet metal fabrication and manufactured fiberglass insulation. While he grew up in Charleston,WV, Berkeley Springs has become home to him, his wife and their son along with their pets Clutch, a Stafford terrier & Gizmo, their French bulldog. When Ryan is not leading the team, he loves to go bowhunting. In the future, Ryan sees mtvSolar as the #1 solar and energy storage contractor on the East Coast!

Mike Studholme

Mike Studholme joined mtvSolar as an intern in 2012 and then became a full-time employee in May of 2013, joining the residential install crew and working all sorts of different positions before rising to become one of the company’s top PV consultants with solar professional certifications to match. Before getting into solar, Mike managed a camp store and worked at restaurants and in retail. His diverse experience and people skills have put him in the lead on the mtvSolar sales team and help him advance the solar industry in the region.

When he’s not designing solar and energy solutions in the quad-state, Mike will be spending time with his wife Sam and their son and daughter and dogs Ollie (Mountain Shepherd) and Izzy (Border Collie Shepherd mix). They’ll be exploring the outdoors, playing sports and floating down a river somewhere. He credits mtvSolar Master Electrician Ryan Slack with introducing him to his future wife, who works for the American Heart Association – a fitting job for someone with a heart as big as Sam’s!

Mike hopes to be celebrating 30+ years with mtvSolar one day, making an impact on people’s lives, the reliability of the energy grid and the planet. He aspires to be able to look back on his life surrounded by people he loves, and feel joy and pride for all the memories they’ve made. He’d also like to someday own a house with a dock to boat and fish with the family from. 

 

Kasey Yancey

Kasey joined mtvSolar in October of 2022 after working in the banking industry for Navy Federal Credit Union for six years. Before that, she worked with adults with disabilities to help them volunteer in their communities. Kasey comes from Shenandoah County, Va., where she calls Strasburg her hometown. Currently, she and husband Robert (who works on our Commercial Install team) are living in Woodstock, Va. renovating Kasey’s grandmother’s 1850 home! The couple also shares their home with three dogs – Bella, a pit, and Roxy and Titan, their Rottweilers. When Kasey isn’t managing mtvSolar’s many demands, she loves to walk her dogs, read and restore her family’s historic home. In the future, Kasey wants to keep growing with the mtvSolar family. She moved from office assistant to residential project manager and hopes to keep adding to her expertise and professional development.

 

Danielle Hovermale

Danielle Hovermale joined mtvSolar in March of 2021 after working in food service, account management and manufacturing, as well as serving in the  Army Reserve since 2007 as a medic, carpentry and masonry specialist, construction supervisor, construction project manager, and instructor. 

Growing up in southwestern Pennsylvania and Western Maryland, Danielle moved to Berkeley Springs in 2015. She and her husband Matt have been married since 2021 and have a dog named Duke and two cats, MacArthur and Clyde. When they’re not working, Danielle and Matt will most likely be found on a bike trail somewhere, riding or teaching youngsters how to ride mountain bikes or BMX bikes. Danielle also loves fitness and cooking. One of her dreams for the future is to become a certified mountain bike instructor, and focus on getting more women on bikes!

 

Kiki McKechnie

Kiki McKechnie joined mtvSolar in September of 2014 after working in the IT department for a nationwide retail chain. Kiki grew up in Prince George’s County in Maryland, but spent many of her formative years in Holland and England! When she’s not sorting through leads and inquiries for mtvSolar, Kiki loves to spend time taking photos – especially of her grandchildren and animals. Family and pets are super important to Kiki, as she celebrates having two sons and a daughter and their spouses, two grandchildren, husband Dave, bonus son and daughter and granddaughter, plus Pup Zelda and Cats Snickers and Big Grey. (That’s a lot of pictures she has to take!) If she’s not behind the lens, Kiki may be watching a soccer match of any kind, always cheering for the underdog (or Barcelona). She hopes for a future in which she and Dave can retire to some land by water, and spend their extra time visiting friends and family.

Brandon Widdows

Brandon Widdows joined mtvSolar in August of 2015, just three months out of high school. He came into the solar job with experience in general construction, helping his grandfather on summers and weekends on different jobs. He even worked at Dairy Queen before finding his niche with mtvSolar. Today, Brandon is a clear leader on our team, having moved from installation team member to the Lead of our Commercial crew. When Brandon isn’t driving our commercial projects to completion, he likes to golf, fish and hunt. Originally from Hagerstown, Md., Brandon moved to West Virginia in middle school and has stayed. He and his fiance have a 7 year old daughter and 2 year old son, and they share their home with two cats, Blaze and Binx! Brandon continues to build his future as a solar professional,  looking to obtain his NABCEP professional installer certification this year, continuing to add to the well-built reputation of Mountain View. In 2024, he achieved a huge goal of his, becoming a West Virginia Master Electrician. 

Casey Feezle

Casey Feezle joined mtvSolar in December of 2022 as Solar PV Consultant. His eagerness to join mtvSolar stemmed almost entirely from the company culture, which he said was an inviting group of people with the most “electrifying” positive energy he’d seen.  He said he’s very excited to work for a company so passionate about helping their employees grow, both personally and professionally.

Casey lives in Winchester with his fiance, who is a world-traveling opera singer, their three cats — Salem, Baron and Potts — a dog, Oliver. 

When he’s not helping customers with solar, Casey is active in the wine community, which is his first passion. He is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, helps people with private curation, wine tours, and private tastings. He’s also a TAMS certified Bartender and Mixologists. 

Casey’s favorite quotes is from Beverly Sills: “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”

In addition to being a wine expert, Casey is also incredibly ambidextrous!

In his downtime, he likes to watch Stranger Things, The Golden Girls, Survivor, Chopped, Spartacus, The 100, Jane the Virgin and other shows.

In the next few years, he plans to become a Master Sommelier, own his own distribution company, and be amongst the top sales people  at mtvSolar.

One change he would like to see in the world would be for people to have a greater sense of empathy, to listen carefully before making the commitment to judge another.

 

Bo Frederick joined mtvSolar as our Warehouse/Fleet Manager in July of 2024. Prior to joining the solar industry, he worked in warehousing for eight years, for a furniture factory for 13 years and for a poly coating firm for two years. He brings a diverse set of skills to mtvSolar and hopes to use those skills to add functionality and organization to the growing company. Bo was born in Morgantown, calls Martinsburg his hometown and then moved to Berkeley Springs. When he’s not sorting out our inventory and vehicle challenges, Bo likes to hike, travel, go to the beach and play sports. He and his wife Megan have three children and a dog named Bruce Wayne!

Shane LaBrush

Shane joined our Mountain View Solar Team two years ago as a Solar Consultant. He brings much experience to the MTV sales team.

He had worked for another solar company, but ultimately Shane wanted to join our team after meeting Mike, the owner, and some of the other team members, he had never met so many people in this industry that had such vast experience and knowledge about PV Solar, battery backup, and energy management. He also truly appreciates Mike’s enthusiasm and vision, as well as his commitment to helping the community through give back programs, helping to find a new path for the West Virginia energy. Couple that with Shane’s love of the mountains and rivers as well as the people of West Virginia, and Mountain View Solar is a perfect fit.

Shane has two beautiful little girls that keep he and his wife Katie very busy. They also have one dog, a scruffy little fella named George!

When he isn’t working you can find Shane on the river, either whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking, skills he is passing onto his children. He also likes hiking, climbing, and fishing. Shane always has his girls enjoying the outdoors and trying new things. He also teaches Middle and High Schoolers about water quality issues, a truly important thing for kids to learn! He is a team building facilitator, working with business professionals and with struggling veterans in a nature setting.

Shane also coaches his daughter in sports, as well as teaching scouts. Not only is he an ACA Kayak instructor but a snowboarder as well! I definitely can say Shane loves the outdoors.

Shane currently lives in Pleasant Valley, Maryland but is originally from Sabillasvile Maryland, where he grew up as a child.

You may hear Shane say, “Do your part, that’s all you can do to make the word better, but that’s a lot!”. It is one of his favorite quotes, and it’s a good one.

Shane doesn’t have much free time, but when he does, he enjoys educational documentaries pertaining to the wild outdoors. I can’t say we’re surprised.

He is able to play multiple instruments, a skill he calls weird, but we in the office call awesome! We are lucky to have him as part of the team.

Kate Shunney joined mtvSolar in November of 2023 as a part-time member of the sales and marketing team. Kate was raised in Morgan County and returned to Berkeley Springs after graduate school. She is the editor of the local newspaper, the mother of two teenage sons and likes to hike and take pictures of native wildflowers. 

Natalie Grantham Friend

Natalie joined mtvSolar in July 2022 as a Solar PV Consultant. She was looking for an opportunity to use her electrician skills in a creative way and is naturally a people person.

Natalie lives in Kearneysville, WV with her three children — Nell, Lew and Sam — and their Chocolate Lab, Finn. They live on her family’s farm, the Bi-Centenial Farm. As a solar consultant, Natalie hopes to get solar on as many farms as possible.

When she’s not working at mtvSolar or on farm-related endeavors, she likes to socialize outdoors with family and friends. If she’s inside, you might find Natalie binge-watching comedy specials or making one of her killer care-packages.

Natalie’s favorite quote is from Bishop Desmond Tutu: “There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” 

Two changes she’d wish to see in the world is for people to realize we all have more in common than we are different, and for everyone to know where their food comes from.

 

John Christensen

John worked as a Merchant Marine for 30 years, but knowing he was too young, and full of energy to retire, he began another career as a lobbyist on behalf of the environment and people’s health through enviro- protection measures.

His goal as a lobbyist in 2008 was to get introduced a bill that gives WV residents a $2000 tax credit to install solar energy systems on their property. In 2009 that goal became reality as we passed on the final night of the session our bill just before the stroke of midnight. Although the credit is no longer available, it certainly helped a lot of West Virginians get Solar early on when the cost was a bit higher than it is now! Shortly after the bill passed John asked Mike for a job and he said YES on the spot without an interview or resume’, thus his life with MTVSolar began. John continuously fights for solar and other renewable energies for the state.

When he first joined MTV he wanted to get back to doing some “hands on “ work, as he had done for years on the ship. Before long Mike put John on a crew installing solar hot water systems in existing homes to help them lower their electric usage. Two years after that, John found himself on rooftops helping install full solar arrays. John was wonderful on the crew, but as happens with all of us if we’re lucky, he soon realized that steep roof planes, and full adulthood wasn’t the best mix, so John opted to get off the roof and spend more time as a lobbyist. In this role John has gone to numerous meetings in Charleston, always representing Solar and MTV in a wonderful light, and helping the powers that be, understand the wisdom and importance of renewable energy for all.

John, who incidentally is the uncle of Mike Studholme, one of our Energy Consultants, lives on a 5 acre Farmette, just outside of Hedgesville, WV. He shares his farm with his handsome yet mischievous cat Willie!  He enjoys his gardening area, and plans on adding a greenhouse into the mix so he can grow vegetables in an extended season.

He still has one of the original Nissan Leaf sedans! His home and transportation needs are mostly covered by the 9.4kW solar system on his roof.

Britton Buckham 

Britton Buckham joined mtvSolar’s team in September of 2022 on the Commercial Mechanical team, which he now leads. His work in the solar industry began in June of 2016, after he had worked in construction and historic restoration.

Britton was born in Doylestown, Pa. but lived in Maryland before settling in West VIrginia with his girlfriend and their baby boy. When he’s not being Dad or leading a commercial project, Britton could be found gardening, working on a project and generally keeping his adrenalin flowing! His goal is to build mtvSolar as the best commercial outfit in the region, to finish his electrical training to become a Master Electrician and to keep learning new and different solar and renewable energy technologies like wind and hydroelectricity.

Stuart Smith

Stuart Smith joined mtvSolar in May of 2024 after working for himself in the solar industry doing sales, installation and surveys. He’s been in the solar business since July of 2011, watching it change and grow. Stuart is from Hagerstown, Md. where he lives with his wife and son and two cats, Rocco and Dottie. When not helping customers design their solar dreams, Stuart might be found on the racetrack, as an amateur road racer with the Sports Car Club of America, or metal detecting or spinning records as a DJ! For the future, Stuart envisions growing with mtvSolar as it becomes West Virginia’s #1 Solar Company!

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Karleigh Dodson

Karleigh joined mtvSolar in December 2022 as the company’s Accounts Payable clerk. She saw an opportunity to grow her skillset in a growing industry that makes a positive impact on the planet.

She said she knew right away she’d made the right decision to join the company, which feels like a family.

Karleigh is from Hancock, Md. and now lives in Berkeley Springs, WV with her husband, two daughters and two dogs.

When she’s not working, you can find Karleigh outdoors with friends and family, making new memories or enjoying delicious food. She also enjoys watching mystery, drama or reality TV shows.

Karleigh’s favorite quotes comes from Theodore Roosevelt: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

If she could change one thing about the world, it would be for everyone to be kind and accepting of one another, regardless of our differences. Our differences are what make us unique and that is what makes the world such a great place. How boring would it be if we were all the same?

Stacy Slovinsky

When Stacy joined the MTV family four years ago, she brought with her a wonderfully friendly energy to accompany her brilliant smile. Stacy is one of two Project Coordinators. She submits most of the building, electrical and net metering applications. It may not sound like much, but since MTVSolar permits in four states and numerous counties, each with their own process, Stacy is an essential part of the operation, from the beginning to the end. She has relationships with permitting offices, utility companies and inspectors from our entire installation area, and we are lucky to have her.

Stacy heard about the opening from Kelly Waugh,​ MTV’s VP, ​ and since the hours she would be needed worked out perfectly for her schedule she came for the interview.  Within minutes, we knew she was a perfect fit.

Stacy grew up in Baltimore, but in 2000 her husband was transferred to Fed Ex in Hagerstown. That led to them buying their house in beautiful West-By-Gosh- Virginia.

At home Stacy lives with her husband Mike, their three children, Mathew, Evan and Ava, a mini lop bunny, appropriately named Nibbles, and a sweet Cavachon pup named Brinkley. If it were completely up to Stacy, there would be another dog or two, and perhaps a cat in the mix too.

Her children are her life, and as any parent of three children knows, she spends most of her time running the kids to and from sporting events and dance classes, She wouldn’t have it any other way, and enjoys every moment spent with them.

Stacy is also a phenomenal DIY-er, and has many projects to prove it, all of them turn out perfectly! When she’s not working on crafts, she likes to paint, and maybe hop over to TJ MAXX to pick up a few things. It works, as her sense of style is second to none!

After a long day of working​,​ running the kids around and taking Brinkley for a good walk, Stacy enjoys snuggling on the sofa with her pup while watching Gilmore Girls, Greys Anatomy and sometimes Criminal Minds.

Stacy believes that you should Smile always, as the warmth of a smile goes a long way. She is so very right, especially with her magnificent smile.

Stacy plans on continuing to grow with her second family, “MTVSolar”, as she loves the people and the company and what it is doing for the future of the world

When asked if she could change one thing in the world, her response was one that truly shows the beauty within:  “That everyone could see the good in each other despite any political preference.  There are wonderful people in the world and we live in the UNITED States!  I would love for everyone to be United together for the good of the world!”

MaryKate Monaghan-Miles

MaryKate began working full-time with mtvSolar in June of 2018 after gaining four years of experience in Human Resources at Horizon Goodwill Industries, building on her previous work as an office worker and legal assistant.

When she is not championing the team at mtvSolar, MaryKate enjoys music, movies and TV, mixed media crafting and art.

MaryKate is married and the proud mother of two grown sons, and lives in Hagerstown, her forever home. She strives to make her family home the best place for family and friends to relax and truly enjoy life.

Will McKechnie

Will McKechnie started working at mtvSolar in early 2025 as an office assistant, having made the leap from five years of warehouse work for Amazon. Will calls the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia his home, just a hop away from mtvSolar’s headquarters. When he’s not managing office tasks for the company, Will loves to cook and be part of anything musical. He’s the proud dad of a daughter and shares their home with a large German Shepherd/Pitbull dog named Bear and an orange tabby named Oliver! His goal is to provide for his daughter and prepare her for future success in life!

Rob Thompson

Rob started his career with Mountain View Solar six years ago. Having a passion to learn about the solar industry, and wanting to do something in the fight to combat climate change, he knew this would be the best place to work.

Although Rob was born in Baltimore he has been in Berkeley Springs for quite some time and calls it home. He met his partner Amy in high school and together they have three incredibly gorgeous, smart and athletic teenage children; Jared 19, Peyton 18, and Jayda 13. They all share their house with their active 2 year old Husky Apollo.

Anyone with children may be able to guess where Rob can be found when he’s not hard at work. He spends a great deal of time at football games, wrestling matches Softball, basketball and volleyball games! That is a full schedule for all of them! He lives for his children and is a super proud dad!

Having had experience with construction equipment, Rob soon found himself the designated driver/trainer for the big equipment we use for Ground Mounted Systems. He has an eye for detail and helps make all of our ground mounted systems look unbelievably beautiful.

He is always willing to help in any way that he can, and there is no doubt that if he ever came back to the shop shirtless, it would be because he literally gave someone in need the shirt off his back.

Rob has been through a lot in his life and often thinks of his favorite quote, from the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali: He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life

When he’s not at the kids sporting events, or walking the dog (husky’s have a LOT of energy!) you can find Rob watching anything Marvel related on TV, and most likely whipping up a delicious meal in the kitchen.

Recently Rob has started learning more about the electrical side of the solar business, and is looking forward to getting his Journeyman license soon.

Rob would love to live in a world without poverty where all beings were treated equally.

Luxio Burleson joined mtvSolar in January of 2025, entering the solar industry after working as a line painting truck operator and a carpenter at Camp David. Calling Martinsburg, WV his hometown, Luxio then moved to Pennsylvania then back to the Mountain State again. He shares his life with his girlfriend and their two cats, Baby and Pumpkin. When Luxio isn’t on the job, he enjoys writing music and playing a variety of instruments. His future aspiration is to earn a Master Electrician’s license, buy some property and start a family.

Robert Yancey joined mtvSolar in April of 2025 on the Commercial Installation team. Before coming into the solar field, Robert worked in the traditional construction trades. When he’s not on the job adding solar for our commercial partners, Robert uses his construction skills to help renovate his wife’s grandmother’s historic home, which dates to 1850! Calling Winchester, Va. his hometown, Robert now lives in Woodstock with his wife Kasey and their three dogs, Bella, a pit, and Roxy and Titan, their Rottweilers. His goal for the future is to continue to learn the solar industry and grow his knowledge to advance in the field.



Jack Cibula joined mtvSolar’s team in October of 2023 after working construction and as an Assistant Superintendent for contractors. He’s worked in the sustainable industries for years, from commercial green roofs to sustainable energy systems. When he’s not working on the Commercial Mechanical team, Jack might be found golfing, fishing or working out. His future goals are to expand his family’s Stonescapes business, to add new solar certifications to his professional skills and keep growing with mtvSolar’s commercial department.

Ryan Beauford joined mtvSolar in April of 2025 after serving in the U.S. Army. Originally from Louisiana, Ryan is married and has a son and daughter and two dogs. When he’s not on the mtvSolar crew, he enjoys fishing and spending time with his family. He looks forward to adding more solar knowledge to his valuable experience to advance in the future.