Travis B.

Travis B. has extensive work experience in the renewable energy industry. Travis began their career at Blattner Energy as a Field Engineer from January 2009 to February 2011, where they gained hands-on experience in project safety management and resource allocation. Travis then transitioned to the role of Project Engineer at Blattner Energy from February 2011 to May 2014, where they further developed their skills in cost monitoring, production management, and resource allocation.

In 2014, Travis joined NextEra Energy Resources as a Solar Construction Manager on a contract basis. During their time there, they successfully managed the construction of three solar PV plants and played a key role in establishing a positive safety culture on-site.

Travis continued their career at NextEra Energy Resources as a Solar - Sr. Project Manager-E&C from June 2015 to April 2018. Travis oversaw the construction of utility-sized solar plants, completing 10 projects totaling 744MW/AC. Travis's responsibilities included managing the overall construction process and ensuring a smooth handoff to daily plant operations.

From April 2018 to April 2020, Travis served as the Manager of Utility Scale Solar and Storage-Early Stage at NextEra Energy Resources. In this role, they led a team of preconstruction project managers and coordinated with various departments to support pricing, estimating, and project valuation efforts.

Travis then took on the role of Senior Manager of Projects (Director) at NextEra Energy Resources from April 2020 to June 2021. Travis managed a multi-billion dollar portfolio of utility-scale solar and storage projects, overseeing the entire project life cycle from conception to turnover to construction.

Currently, Travis is employed at Vesper Energy as the VP of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction. Travis collaborates with the Director of Engineering and project engineers to ensure project designs align with corporate expectations. Travis also coordinates with the Director of Procurement on module procurement, BESS procurement, and provides corporate guidance on forecasted pricing for major materials and shipping. Additionally, they manage Senior Project Managers to ensure the safe and successful completion of solar and BESS projects.

Overall, Travis B. has a wealth of experience in project management, engineering, procurement, and construction within the renewable energy sector.

Travis B. earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato in the years 2005 to 2008. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Florida Atlantic University from 2017 to 2020. The field of study for their MBA degree is not specified.