San Mateo, CA, November 19, 2007 – Leading renewable energy services provider Tioga Energy has named Preston Roper Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Operations, effective immediately. Roper will steer the company’s ability to scale and deploy an expanding array of solar PPA (power purchase agreement) projects.
Roper, a renowned Silicon Valley technology industry executive, brings more than twenty years of experience leading innovative marketing and operations teams at high-growth technology companies, including Honeywell, NetDynamics and Synopsys. Roper was previously Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at enterprise commerce provider Bitpass, and Vice President of Marketing at business intelligence provider JasperSoft. He has managed rapid growth teams in product marketing, engineering, operations, corporate marketing and sales in both Silicon Valley and Europe. Initially joining the team as a consultant in March of 2007 to assist in the company’s public launch, this appointment marks his permanent appointment in a key leadership role at the company.
“Tioga Energy has quickly established a leading presence in the renewable energy services marketplace with much thanks to Preston Roper,” said Paul Detering, CEO of Tioga Energy. “By adding Preston to our permanent team, we are able to rely on long-term capacity to scale our business, providing comprehensive solutions for companies seeking affordable clean energy without operational hurdles.”
Tioga Energy provides access to clean power to companies, government agencies and non-profits wishing to go solar and spend less money on electric bills. By contracting with Tioga Energy in a solar PPA, companies purchase solar electricity at an agreed upon monthly rate that is often less than standard electricity prices. By eliminating operational hassles companies are freed up to focus on core business.
“After years of leadership roles in innovative technology companies and responsibility optimizing all aspects of scalability, I can appreciate the key opportunity Tioga Energy has to provide significant economic and environmental benefits to its customers,” said Roper. “Tioga Energy brings the most reliable, trustworthy team of experts together to create a product that will effectively change the way businesses think about their power usage and environmental stewardship – I am honored to be part of the team.”
About Tioga Energy:
Tioga Energy accelerates access to clean energy by owning and operating renewable energy projects, eliminating up-front capital investments and operational requirements. Through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), Tioga Energy fast-tracks solar electricity and alternative renewable energy adoption for commercial, government and non-profit organizations, partnering with trusted industry experts to install efficient and reliable facilities. For more information, visit: www.tiogaenergy.com.
