Brian Armentrout

Brian Armentrout has a diverse work experience spanning various industries such as energy, sustainability, and media. Brian began their career as a Bureau Chief/Reporter at KSBY TV in 2002 and later worked as an Anchor/Reporter at ABC News from 2003 to 2006. Armentrout then transitioned into the renewable energy sector, working as a Solar Energy Sales Consultant at EDF Renewables North America from 2006 to 2008. Brian then served as Communications Director at The American Fertility Association from 2008 to 2010. Armentrout returned to EDF Renewables North America as a Marketing Director from 2010 to 2012, leading marketing efforts for residential and commercial solar projects. Brian then joined ReneSola Ltd. as the Sr. Marketing Director, Americas, from 2012 to 2014, overseeing the go-to-market strategy for solar panel manufacturing in the Americas. Armentrout subsequently worked at NRG Energy as a Marketing Director, first for NRG Business from 2014 to 2016, and then for NRG Home Solar from 2016 to 2018. Brian then joined terrapass, a clean energy project provider, as a Managing Director from 2016 to 2018. Currently, Armentrout is employed by 174 Power Global and its retail subsidiary, Chariot Energy, where they have held the roles of Director of Marketing (Hanwha Energy) from 2018 to 2021 and Senior Director of Marketing (Hanwha Energy) from 2021 to present.

Brian Armentrout attended Iowa State University from 1997 to 2000 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications.