Our Philosophy
Village Green believes that by developing renewable energy, improving existing power generating methods, and improving overall energy efficiency, the global community can achieve higher living standards without destroying our environment.
We believe that when people are given the choice and the opportunity to act, they choose products and lifestyles to minimize their impact on the environment.
Village Green was created in 2006 to give people that choice. Since then we have helped businesses in a range of sectors - as well as households from around the country - make the switch to renewable energy.
The Village Green Team
Mike Jackson, Chief Executive Officer
Mike is Village Green's energy policy expert. Prior to co-founding Village Green, Mike worked as an analyst on international energy markets - focusing on bringing clean energy technologies to the developing world. He has presented work in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He holds an M.S. in Energy Engineering as well as a B.S. in Biology and Earth Systems, both from Stanford University.
Mike didn't inherit his namesake's dance moves, but does enjoy singing and playing the guitar. He lives near Duboce Park in San Francisco.
Robby Bearman, President
Robby is Village Green's energy systems engineering expert. Prior to starting up Village Green, Robby consulted on energy efficiency projects in commercial and industrial buildings and in developing solar projects throughout California. Robby holds an M.S. in Energy Engineering and a B.S. in Earth Systems, both from Stanford University - he and Mike are college buddies.
In fact, they were both members of the world renowned college rock band "North of Cuba."
Jesse Krieger, Executive Director
Jesse brings years of entrepreneurial experience to Village Green. Prior to helping create Village Green, Jesse worked in financing of alternative energy and Internet technology projects. He continues this work at Village Green by overseeing the company's strategic partnerships across industries.
Jesse lives in North Beach in San Francisco where he enjoys the best food in the city and bike rides through the Marina.
Matt Zatto, Sales Director
Matt is Village Green's sales and customer relations liaison. He graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Business Administration with a focus on sustainable businesses. Prior to working at Village Green Energy, Matt worked in Mallorca, Spain as the Director of Sales for an environmentally friendly boutique hotel.
Matt was signed to a professional soccer team in Madrid before returning to the U.S. to finish his degree. He still enjoys playing with his local weekend club team in San Francisco.
Jordan Parrillo, VP of Policy and Market Research
Jordan is Village Green's policy and market analyst. Jordan graduated from The Colorado College with degrees in Economics and Natural Resource Management. He brings over 8 years of experience working on sustainable development policies and environmental economics. Prior to entering the renewable energy field, Jordan spent three years developing economic models for ocean conservation programs in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Washington, DC.
After recently moving to San Francisco, Jordan is getting settled in his new apartment near Alamo Square and is enjoying getting to know the city. He is especially excited about all the nearby recreational opportunities and amazing beaches.
jordan.parrillo@villagegreenenergy.com
Jodie Ellis, Sales and Marketing Strategist
Jodie Ellis develops sales and marketing strategies for Village Green and green marketing strategies for Village Green's clients. Prior to joining the Village Green team, Jodie accumulated over 10 years of valuable experience working across an array of industries in sales and marketing roles, most recently as a Sales and Marketing Director for a unique high-tech team building company. Jodie earned a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University in 2003.
Jodie resides in San Francisco and enjoys writing and recording music, ideating, imagineering, and most other proactive and synergistic buzz-word based activities.
jodie.ellis@villagegreenenergy.com
94 Castro St. San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 367-3824
