Management Team

 

Mike Brigham: President

Mike Brigham, chair of the TREC board and president of the SolarShare board, has been working on SolarShare's financial model and pipeline development for 4 years. With over 24 years of experience in solar PV technology and having active roles in the Green Energy Act Alliance and the Canadian Solar Industries Association, Mike leverages his considerable project and technical experience combined with his industry involvement to best represent the interests of SolarShare and its members.


 

Judith Lipp: Executive Director

Leading the TREC team is Executive Director, Dr. Judith Lipp, who has more than 12 years program development and management experience. She works directly with the TREC and SolarShare Boards to set direction and ensure accountability, while working with TREC staff to guide the day-to-day operations.


 

Matthew Zipchen: Project Manager

The development of SolarShare is managed by Matt Zipchen, who has six years of experience managing projects in the field of green buildings. Matt holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Public Policy. As the manager of the SolarShare project, Matt oversees and coordinates the development, launch and affairs of the SolarShare co-operative, including new project acquisition and development, community engagement and financing, and daily operations.

 

Julie Leach: Member Relations Coordinator

Julie develops marketing and communications for SolarShare Community Bonds. Before joining the TREC team, Julie lived in a solar powered field office in rural Cambodia working on community- based sustainable development projects. Passionate about the community power model, Julie enjoys helping people participate in Ontario's green energy economy. 

 

James Law: Project Coordinator

James focuses his energy on TREC Services, building tools to help community power projects succeed. James has developed models for community-based land use monitoring and communications in the Oak Ridges Moraine, and promoted social and environmental change within the local community of Waterloo, strengthening his belief that community-based models are essential in maintaining democratic decision-making and empowering individuals.