Josh Bessette

Josh Bessette has a diverse work experience in the solar energy industry. Josh started their career at Allsolar Service Company Inc. in 2007 where they served as the Director of Operations until 2011. After that, they joined Gexpro as the Southeast solar specialist, a role they held until 2015. In 2013, they founded their own company called J&B Solar and is currently serving as the CEO.

Josh Bessette received their Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Florida State University, where they studied from 2000 to 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Josh has obtained several certifications. Josh is a Licensed Mississippi Commercial Contractor, which they achieved from MSBOC in March 2021. Furthermore, they hold a Florida Licensed Solar Contractor certification granted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation since September 2011. Additionally, they have obtained a Utah Contractor certification from the Utah Department of Commerce in 2022.

Josh also possesses certifications from the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners). Josh is a NABCEP certified PV (Photovoltaic) installer and a NABCEP certified solar thermal installer, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are unavailable.

Lastly, they have completed OSHA safety training with both OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications. However, the precise dates of obtaining these certifications are also unknown.