ABOUT

Who We Are

Painted Desert Energy (PDE) is a mission-driven utility-scale solar developer focused on Turning Power into Positive Energy. Learn more about our mission in Our Mission and Why Us sections. PDE experts have the experience and expertise to take a project from Conception to Electrification. Because PDE has a team of experts that understand, and have completed, projects all along their, typically, 2-year development…we can pick up a project anywhere along the path to completion and take it to the finish line.

Our Focus & Values

VALUES

PDE is built on a foundation of strong cultural values: Passion, Honesty, Expertise, Relationship Driven and Fun & Creative. These values serve as a blueprint by which we operate everyday.

SAVING MONEY

Investing in renewable energy is investing in a cleaner world. That's why we do our best to make it easy, reliable and profitable.

ENVIRONMENT

Not only do our solar projects reduce global warming for our children and grandchildren, but we are also helping real people improve their lives today with meaningful positive impact to their living conditions

ANALYTICS

Understanding the entire process from conception to interconnection to electrification is what separates us from the competition.

TRUST

Every relationship we have is built on transparency and trust. At the end of the day, we are looking for win-win partnerships.

Executives

Jon Schwartz - PDE CEO

Jon Schwartz

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mark Treacy

Chief Investment Officer

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Doug McCorkle

Chief Branding & Culture Officer

Project Development Team

Jack McDermott

Interconnection

Brice Casebeer, PE

Project Engineering

Matt Baxley, PE

Project Engineering

Matthew Burmeister

DIRECTOR, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Strategic Partners

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Strategic Advisors

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Troy A. Eid

Legal Counsel

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Clinton Jim

Navajo Culture / Interpreter

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Pat Jim

Navajo Culture Advisor

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Phylissa Herbert

Kelsey Land Preservation Committee

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Lee John Horseson

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Calvin Tso

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Marena Russell

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Project Success Team

Greg Jones

Director, Infrastructure & Technologies

Christin Christopher

Director of Finance & Controller

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