Preston Schultz

Preston Schultz has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Preston'smost recent role was as the Vice President of Project Development at Hecate Energy LLC, where they were responsible for overseeing project development. Prior to that, they held various positions at the same company, including Director of Development and Development Manager. In these roles, they were involved in all aspects of development for large-scale solar PV projects, conducting policy due diligence and drafting responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs).

Before joining Hecate Energy LLC, Schultz worked as a Sales Manager at REFUsol, Inc., where they were responsible for managing sales activities. Preston also has experience as a self-employed consultant, specializing in clean technology startups. In this role, they conducted market research, formulated go-to-market strategies, and identified target market verticals for various startups.

Schultz also has experience as a Marketing Strategy Summer Associate at Simbol Mining Corp., where they conducted market research and formulated market entry strategies for a clean technology startup. Preston began their career as an Environmental Consultant at Science Appplications International Corporation, where they developed and implemented waste prevention and recycling projects.

Additionally, Schultz worked as a Supply Chain Environmental Management Associate at Agilent Technologies, where they prepared benchmarking studies and established new metrics for ranking supply chain environmental management practices. Preston started their career as a Program Analyst at Lockheed Martin, where they evaluated occupational safety and environmental deficiencies.

Overall, Schultz's work experience showcases their expertise in project development, sales management, clean technology startups, marketing strategy, environmental consulting, and supply chain management.

Preston Schultz has a strong educational background with degrees in various fields. In 1999, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia. Following that, from 2000 to 2002, they pursued a Masters of Environmental Management degree with a focus on Environmental Economics & Policy at Duke University. In 2007, they furthered their education by obtaining an MBA degree from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, specializing in Sustainability, International Management, and Technology Management. In 2008, they briefly attended Fudan University's School of Management to gain additional expertise in business administration. Overall, Schultz's education encompasses a range of disciplines related to environmental sciences, economics, policy, and management.