Bret Achin
Project Execution / Project Engineer
Working together to power the clean energy revolution
Meet the crew
BlueWavers show up every day to make the clean energy revolution a reality. Whether we are at our desks, in the field developing a solar farm, collaborating with our landowner partners, or volunteering in our communities, our commitment to a greener future shines through everything we do.
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Marco Addonizio
Project Development / Director
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Maribel Aldrete
Accounting / Senior AP Analyst
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William Austen
Accounting / Financial Analyst
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Sean Burke
Policy & Government Affairs / Vice President
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Matt Burke
Development Services / Director
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Deborah Collum
Executive / Chief Legal Officer
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Peou Davies
Accounting / Senior AP Analyst
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Andrew DeSantis
Project Development / Manager
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Dhruv Dewett
Grid Integration / Analyst
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Patty DiOrio
Executive / Chief Development Officer
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Chris Drexel
Project Execution / Vice President
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Ann Droppers
IT / Manager, Application Support
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Fiona Dutcher
Project Development / Associate
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Lia Eisenberg
Development Services / Analyst
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Sean Finnerty
Executive / Chief Executive Officer
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Reilly Fitzmaurice
Project Development / Analyst
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Brie Fortmuller
Project Development / Analyst
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Matt Geiger
Engineering / Civil Engineer II
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Amy Giambanco
Legal & Compliance / Director, Real Estate
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Kevin Goodrich
IT & Corporate Operations / IT Manager
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Divya Gupta
Accounting / Senior Accountant
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James Haley
Executive / Chief Financial Officer
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Diane Hassett
Capital Markets / Managing Director
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Nils Helander
Development Services / Managing Director
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Joey Howshan
Capital Markets / Analyst
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Eric Ibarra
Grid Integration / Analyst
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Shriya Joshi
Project Execution / Project Engineer
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Richard Kepner
Project Execution / Construction Manager
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Ashley King
Project Execution / Project Manager
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Sam Kitfield
Agricultural Partnerships / Manager
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Kevin Kun
Accounting / Senior Accountant
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Katie Kuyper
Legal & Compliance / Paralegal
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Josh Lariscy
Project Development / Vice President
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Adam Laybourn
Site Acquisition / Senior GIS Systems Manager
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Joel Lindsay
Project Development / Vice President
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Andrew Lydon, CFA
Investments / Manager
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Myisha Majumder
Capital Markets / Associate
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Gabe Marinelli
Project Execution / Senior Project Manager
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Colby Matthews
Asset Management / Vice President
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Joseph McGee
Asset Management / Asset Manager
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Samantha Mullin
Asset Management / Asset Manager
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Caroline O'Day
People / Director
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Brian O'Neill
Project Development / Director
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Carrie Ortolano
Legal & Compliance / Associate General Counsel
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Thomas Payne
Preconstruction / Vice President
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Ajindeep Pradeep
Engineering / Performance Engineer
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Tatiana Prevalla
Asset Management / Associate
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Santiago Quijano
Grid Integration / Senior Engineer
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Bryan Ratliff
Accounting / FP&A Manager
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Benjamin Raymond
Project Execution / Senior Project Manager
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Daman Rishi
Accounting / Senior Compensation & Benefits Accounting Manager
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Reg Schönborn
IT & Corporate Operations / Vice President
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Ada Selmani
Accounting / Director, Tax & Compliance
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Joe Seman-Graves
Project Development / Director
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Jeph Shaw
Executive / Chief Investment Officer
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Bharath Srinivasan
Executive / Chief Operating Officer
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Anthony Stalvey
Project Execution / Construction Manager
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Peter Thuku
Accounting / Controller
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Siddesh Venkateswaran
Project Execution / Assistant Project Manager
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Ami Vyas
Grid Integration / Senior Engineer
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Nick Walsh
Project Development / Vice President
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Olivia Williams
People / Office Manager & Employee Engagement Specialist
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Alice Zhang
Capital Markets / Associate
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Michael Zhe
Project Development / Senior Director
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Michael Zimmer
Project Development / Senior Vice President
Executives
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Deborah Collum
Executive / Chief Legal Officer
Read BioDeborah Collum
Executive / Chief Legal Officer
As Chief Legal Officer at BlueWave, Deb is responsible for overseeing all legal functions of BlueWave’s corporate operations and solar and battery storage development activities and serves as a member of the Senior Executive Team.
Deb comes to BlueWave with a strong background in the renewable energy industry, where she has years of experience providing insight and guidance to innovative renewable energy companies. Prior to joining BlueWave, Deb served as General Counsel to Solect Energy and to NEC Energy Solutions where she advanced renewable energy deployment and was an active member of the Executive Team. -
Patty DiOrio
Executive / Chief Development Officer
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Executive / Chief Development Officer
Patty DiOrio is the Chief Development Officer at BlueWave, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a proven leader in the energy sector. Patty leads BlueWave’s development strategy and oversees the Development Services, Grid Integration, Policy & Government Affairs, and Project Development teams.
Patty has extensive experience leading strategy, project development, and energy asset commercialization across North America. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Offshore Development & Origination at Ørsted, where she oversaw the development and commercialization of the company’s offshore wind portfolio. Her previous work includes senior roles at National Grid and IHS Energy.
Patty holds a Master’s degree in Business from Babson College, a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. -
Sean Finnerty
Executive / Chief Executive Officer
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Executive / Chief Executive Officer
Sean Finnerty is the Chief Executive Officer of BlueWave, bringing more than 25 years of experience in developing, building, and operating renewable energy assets. A highly respected leader in the renewable energy industry, Sean joined BlueWave in 2025 to guide the company through its next phase of growth and long‑term strategic evolution.
Sean spent the past 25 years at Competitive Power Ventures (CPV), most recently serving as President of the Renewable Power team. During his tenure, he led the development and monetization of 2 GW of operating wind and solar projects, drove organizational growth, strengthened stakeholder relationships, and fostered a culture of innovation.
His earlier experience includes roles at US Generating Company / PG&E National Energy Group and the Massachusetts State Senate, where he managed legislative lobbying and communications related to energy, environmental, and infrastructure policy.
At BlueWave, Sean is advancing operational excellence, building a high‑performance culture, and leading BlueWave’s transition from a solar developer to a fully integrated IPP - while continuing to center the company’s long‑standing mission‑driven values.
Sean holds a Master’s degree in Business from Suffolk University and a Bachelor’s degree in Resource Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. -
James Haley
Executive / Chief Financial Officer
Read BioJames Haley
Executive / Chief Financial Officer
James Haley serves as Chief Financial Officer at BlueWave, leading the company’s finance, accounting, and IT & corporate operations functions. James brings extensive financial leadership experience from both private and public companies across the manufacturing, biotechnology, and technology sectors.
Prior to joining BlueWave, James served as CFO & Treasurer at Desktop Metal, Inc., where he helped prepare the multinational company for its public listing and played a key role in positioning it as a market leader in its sector. In the energy and battery storage industry, James previously held the role of Vice President of Finance & Treasurer at A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of battery systems for transportation, grid, and consumer applications. During his tenure, he worked closely with executive leadership to raise $1.5B through an IPO and various private, public, state, and federal funding sources. He also played a central role in the sale of A123 Systems’ Energy Solutions Division to NEC Corporation of Japan, integrating the business into NEC’s Smart Energy Unit.
James holds an MBA from the D’Amore‑McKim School of Business at Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Management (magna cum laude), with a concentration in Accounting, from Curry College. -
Jeph Shaw
Executive / Chief Investment Officer
Read BioJeph Shaw
Executive / Chief Investment Officer
Jeph is a seasoned renewable energy professional with extensive transactional, financial, and strategic experience across the clean energy sector. He began his career at New Energy Capital (NEC) in 2010, where he worked across multiple segments of the industry.
Over the course of his career, Jeph has built a broad and diverse background in renewable energy, holding roles at Terraform Power, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, and most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance at Pine Gate Renewables. He is widely respected in the industry and brings a wealth of transactional and financial expertise to the organization.
Jeph holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Philosophy from Tufts University. -
Bharath Srinivasan
Executive / Chief Operating Officer
Read BioBharath Srinivasan
Executive / Chief Operating Officer
Bharath Srinivasan is the Chief Operations Officer at BlueWave, overseeing the Project Execution, Preconstruction, Engineering, and Asset Management teams. A seasoned solar industry veteran, Bharath brings more than a decade of experience across origination, EPC, and asset management. Before joining BlueWave, he served as Senior Vice President at Summit Ridge Energy, where he oversaw technology and procurement initiatives. He also previously headed Operations at Distributed Sun.
Bharath holds a Master’s degree in Solar Energy Engineering from UMass Lowell and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from SASTRA University.
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