William Sinkin, Founder & Chairman
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Long-time San Antonio community leader and activist, Bill Sinkin, founded Solar San Antonio in 1999 with the mission of opening San Antonio’s doors to the vast potential of solar power. Advocating for solar for more than 30 years, Bill hosted one of San Antonio’s first major solar installations on the rooftop of his bank in the 1980s. Now at the age of 97, Bill remains one of the most forward-thinking and committed individuals in our community when it comes to harnessing the power of the sun. His tireless efforts to educate the community about the need for renewable and sustainable energy have produced adoption of solar technology at the CPS Energy Customer Service Center, Bexar Country Jail, and more. Today, Bill is Chairman of Solar San Antonio and remains a key inspiration for all solar projects. Download a brief bio here.
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Lanny Sinkin, Executive Director
Twitter: @LannySolarSA
Lanny was born in San Antonio and received his bachelor’s degree at Harvard College, where he also received a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Venezuela. He later received his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He served as Executive Director of the Urban Coalition of Metropolitan San Antonio in the early 1970s, where his father served as Chairman. He co-founded the Aquifer Protection Association with his mother, Fay Sinkin and coordinated a city-wide initiative that put the first aquifer protection measure on the ballot in 1976. He co-founded Citizens Concerned About Nuclear Power and represented citizens in the licensing hearings for the South Texas Nuclear Projects, Units 1 and 2. Much of his life has been spent engaged in issues of importance to the community. His legal career has involved litigation to protect the environment and civil rights. Lanny now serves as the Executive Director of Solar San Antonio.
Christine Chapa, Communications Director
Twitter: @CChapaSolarSA
Andrew Wood, Research Associate
Twitter: @AndrewSolarSA
Andrew has been with Solar San Antonio since July 2009 and earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science from The University of Texas at San Antonio. During this time he has played a significant project management role for Solar San Antonio, assisting in numerous community outreach events to aid in the implementation of solar in San Antonio. He has often been called upon to prepare reports on solar financing, barriers to solar energy implementation, and various other topics. His knowledge in solar energy, renewable energy financing mechanisms, website management, and analytical skills are invaluable to our organization.
Nic Jones, Renewable Energy Enforcer
Twitter: @NicSolarSA
Nic earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, and M.S. Management of Technology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His strong interests in renewable energy technologies have been incorporated in his work with technology based start-ups and entrepreneurial small businesses here in the San Antonio area. In his role with Solar San Antonio, Nic monitors compliance of solar installers as part of our Bring Solar Home campaign and leads our office’s internal sustainability efforts.
Will Curtis, Intern
Twitter: @wgcurtis
Will is a 7 year Army Veteran who managed 30 individuals and collectively $1.2 Billion of aviation related equipment during combat operations. Currently doing research and project coordination for Solar San Antonio while completing two B.B.A.s. Will is researching current issues within the solar industry to improve products and environmental shortcomings. He is assisting in the development of a program to assist severely burned veterans with a solar system and energy efficiency upgrade to their homes.
Jeremy Osborne, Renewable Energy Engineer
Website: Solem Consulting
Jeremy studied renewable energy engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. He joined at Solar San Antonio during his university breaks in the final two years of his degree completion. He remains on staff as a consultant for our organization and works with Solem Consulting, providing expert advice on solar cooling, solar thermal process heat and thermally driven chillers. Jeremy grew up without grid connection, only a small solar electric and thermal system, so with his love for design and innovation, renewable energy engineering was the natural career choice. Jeremy has been trained in building integrated photovoltaics, passive design techniques, energy efficiency, policy, applied photovoltaics, biomass, and has a solid engineering basis.