ABOUT US

A prospective client once told me, "racking is racking". My initial reaction was to argue otherwise, but I've come to acknowledge that there is some truth to the statement: Most mounting systems on the market are comprised of the same material, use a similar design, and are competitively priced. And yet, I genuinely feel that our clients get tremendous value from us, and by and large that's exactly what they tell me when we work together. So what is it that makes us the better choice? I think it's a combination of what our people bring to the table: Rock-solid experience, extensive knowledge of the various North American markets, and an inborn drive to go the extra mile to help our clients come out on top. With all that said, we continually work to refine our products, our processes and people.

We think you'll sense both the strength of our product offering, as well as our eagerness to make your project go a little easier, throughout this website and especially with our video series — they exemplify our interest in putting ourselves in our clients' shoes and asking, "How can we make your life just a little bit better?"

Jonathan Young
General Manager

JONATHAN YOUNG

General Manager

Jonathan is responsible for developing strategic relationships and managing P&L in the US and Latin America. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, working for multiple startups over the last eight years. Two of the startups grew from zero in revenue to multi-million dollars annually within a couple years. His professional experiences include studying and working in foreign countries, overseeing 40 employees in a manufacturing facility, and successfully launching several new products. Jonathan lives in Virginia with his wife and four children, enjoying time outdoors, fellowship, and hobby farming.  

RANDY HATCH

Operations

Randy is responsible for technical support for the Advanced Racking sales team. Randy is a NABCEP-Certified Installation Professional and Technical Sales Professional. Before joining Advanced, he spent three years at Ecolibrium Solar as Operations Manager, and prior to that six years as Engineering Manager at Third Sun Solar, an installer. A graduate of Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University, Randy is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Madagascar where he served from 2003-06 as an environmental sector volunteer. Randy is passionate about solar, soccer, and his family including his two kids.
 

SILVIA CORDOVA-KITTS

Accounting

Silvia is responsible for accounting here at Advanced Racking. Silvia holds a post graduate degree in Corporate Finance and has been involved in the accounting and banking industries for over 20 years. Silvia joined the Advanced Racking family 8 months ago after relocating from the Washington, DC area with her husband and 2 young sons. In her free time, Silvia enjoys spending time with her family as well as playing soccer and racquetball.

BRAD METZLER

Sales

Brad is responsible for servicing, maintaining and developing new relationships for the Advanced Racking sales team. With over five years of experience in the solar racking industry, Brad has experienced many different sides of the sales process, having held positions as inside sales support, project manager, and Midwest sales representative. Brad graduated from Ohio University and work history includes working on feature-length films and owning and managing a number of quick-serve restaurants. Brad lives in Athens, Ohio with his wife and four children and in his free time enjoys tabletop gaming, watching movies, visiting theme parks with his family and discussing the soap opera that is the NBA.

ERIC STEPHENSON

Senior Advisor

Prior to Advanced, Eric held several senior management positions with one of Canada’s largest privately-owned construction companies. Eric is a structural engineer and has extensive experience with the development of class-leading mounting systems for rooftop PV applications.

INGO WOLFERT

Senior Advisor

Prior to Advanced, Ingo held several senior management positions with various divisions of Siemens. Ingo has extensive international experience, having worked in Europe, Asia and North America.