Meet the Shift Team: Local Solar Experts Across Canada

Meet the Shift team

Our strength is our people. We’re a dedicated group of engineers, installers, project managers, and solar experts united by a single mission: to make solar simple.

Our leadership team

Meet the leaders who guide our mission and strategy, ensuring we deliver on our promises to our clients, our team, and our communities.

Colyn Strong

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT

With a clear vision for a sustainable future, Colyn’s leadership and strategy guide our corporate growth.

Richard Lindquist

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Richard oversees all aspects of our business, ensuring operational excellence on every project.

Tim Grandjean

DIRECTOR, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

As both a Project Designer and a Solar Consultant, Tim leads the development of our innovative solutions.

Melissa Marcinek

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Melissa oversees all of the company's high-level accounting and financial strategy.

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William Zouzouras

MARKETING MANAGER

William manages all aspects of our digital marketing, sharing the Shift story across Canada.

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Bryan Flynn

DIRECTOR OF SALES

Bryan oversees the Shift sales departments and new business development efforts.

Our head office & operations team

This is the dedicated central team that supports our projects and clients across Canada. From engineering and design to project management and support, they are the backbone of every successful installation.

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Niki Chapman

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

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Paul Blasingame

COMMERCIAL SYSTEM DESIGNER

Steve Unger

LEAD, MICRO-GRID DEVELOPMENT

Chris Palliser

COMMUNITY MANAGER

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Eduardo German

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

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Mario Cespede Vega

PROJECT DESIGNER

Alan Villalvazo

ENERGY SYSTEMS SUPPORT MANAGER

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Michelle Hornett

MARKETING COORDINATOR

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Chippy Sajeevan

SYSTEMS SUPPORT

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Steven Costa

SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER

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Tamara Wright

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

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Justin Anderson

PROJECT DESIGNER

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Sham Sehgal

SALES COORDINATOR

Your local experts

Our promise of local expertise is delivered by the people who live and work in your community. Find some of our team members in your province below.

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Matt Campbell

SOLAR CONSULTANT

British Columbia

Chris Harvey

SOLAR CONSULTANT

Alberta

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Dustin Storozuk

LEAD ELECTRICIAN

British Columbia

Elsie Dumashie

OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Nova Scotia

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Kevin Hart

LEAD ELECTRICIAN

Nova Scotia

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Mica Strong

SOLAR CONSULTANT

British Columbia

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Barney Walker

LEAD SOLAR INSTALLER

British Columbia

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Luiz Martins

OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

New Brunswick

Jeff Orser

OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Alberta

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Brenden Ross

LEAD ELECTRICIAN

British Columbia

Ira St Jean

LEAD ELCTRICIAN

Alberta

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Manny Mansaray

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

British Columbia

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Matthew Statton

SOLAR CONSULTANT

Nova Scotia

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Jesse Ladd

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

British Columbia

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Steve MacDonald

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

Alberta

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Sean Morris

CREW ELECTRICIAN

British Columbia

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Dylan Barrett

CREW ELECTRICIAN

British Columbia

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Ayomide Paul Abidogun

SOLAR INSTALLER

Alberta

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Owen Derkach

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

British Columbia

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Cherie Lee

SOLAR CONSULTANT

British Columbia

Ushan Rankothgedera

SOLAR CONSULTANT

Nova Scotia

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Steven Peacock

SOLAR CONSULTANT

New Brunswick

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Spencer Hunter

SOLAR CONSULTANT

British Columbia

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Jordan Bourque

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

New Brunswick

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Jacob Moriarty

SOLAR INSTALLER

British Columbia

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Daniel Sipos

SOLAR INSTALLER

New Brunswick

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Erik Dittmer

SOLAR INSTALLER

British Columbia

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Ihor Dolhashov

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

British Columbia

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Anthony Wood

SOLAR INSTALLER

British Columbia

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Rupinder Ghatore

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN

British Columbia

Idowu Adewumi

SOLAR INSTALLER

Nova Scotia

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Andrew Baldry

SOLAR INSTALLER

British Columbia

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Eric Drover

LEAD ELECTRICIAN

Nova Scotia

Shift is in your neighbourhood

We’re proud to be your solar experts. Select your province to see our work in your community

Alberta

In the land of big skies, we capture the sun for an independent energy future.

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British Columbia

Stunning mountains and valleys—the perfect backdrop for sustainable energy.

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New Brunswick

Harnessing the sun for the peace of mind that comes with self-sufficiency.

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Nova Scotia

The coastal spirit is strong, with solar that works when the grid goes down.

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Ontario

A spirit of innovation uses smart solar to give homeowners control over energy costs.

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