Aaron Whitesides

Aaron Whitesides is a seasoned professional in renewable energy and critical infrastructure, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at First Mile Development, where they focus on developing utility-scale wind and solar projects. Previously, they held roles including Managing Director at Birch Infrastructure, where they executed a successful business exit through merger and sale, and Principal at Arbor Advisory, advising startups in the renewable energy sector. Aaron has a background in analytics from Booz Allen Hamilton and has extensive experience in M&A through their positions at Point B and Deloitte Consulting. They are pursuing a BA from the University of California, San Diego.