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Akeena Solar’s leadership team is committed to providing the best value for your investment, both in energy savings and environmental benefits.
Barry Cinnamon, CEO: Akeena Solar founder Barry Cinnamon is a widely recognized expert on solar power, and a long-time advocate of its use. He holds a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and an MBA degree in Marketing from Wharton. He is a NABCEP Certified Solar Installer, a licensed California C-46 Solar Contractor, an active member of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and a member of the Board of Directors of the national Solar Energy Industries Association and California Solar Energy Industry Association.
Gary Effren, President: Mr. Effren joined Akeena Solar as Chief Financial Officer in September, 2007 and assumed the role of President in December, 2009. Prior to joining the company, he held various executive financial positions, including vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Knight Ridder, Inc. a Fortune 500 media company and the second largest newspaper company in the United States. Mr. Effren is a CPA with a BS in Commerce from Rider College and an MBA from the University of Miami.
Margaret Randazzo, CFO: Ms. Randazzo, a certified public accountant, began her career as a manager with Arthur Andersen LLP. In 1996 she joined the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as a financial planning manager and was named VP and CFO of the Star-Telegram in 1998. In 2001she joined the Star-Telegram's corporate parent, Knight Ridder, holding positions of increasing responsibility, including VP and Controller. In 2006 she was named president and publisher of The Modesto Bee with oversight of the Merced Sun-Star. Ms. Randazzo joined Akeena as Controller in 2008 and was appointed to CFO in December of 2009. Ms. Randazzo received her B.S. from University of Oklahoma.
Jeff Kiel, EVP-Sales and Marketing: Mr. Kiel is responsible for developing strategy and driving the sales and marketing efforts of Akeena Solar. Prior to joining the company, he served as President/Publisher and VP/Advertising of the San Jose Mercury News. He has also served as VP/Sales and Business Development at a Silicon Valley mobile technology company, and VP/Finance and CFO at the Miami Herald Publishing Company. Mr. Kiel holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Florida.
Gary Mull, Vice President, Marketing: Mr. Mull is responsible for leading Akeena Solar’s marketing efforts. He brings over 25 years of experience defining, developing, marketing and selling product and service solutions in both consumer and commercial markets. Prior to joining the company, he held senior marketing roles with diCarta, Siebel Systems, Onlink Technologies, and Software Publishing Corporation. Mr. Mull holds a Bachelors degree from San Francisco State University.
Benjamin Markham, Vice President, Operations: Mr. Markham is responsible for all engineering and construction operations from contract inception through project close out, ensuring clients receive a superior system in a timely manner. With over thirty years in the engineering and construction industry, he brings extensive knowledge of construction operations to Akeena. Mr. Markham holds a B.S. in Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Houston and an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University.
Board of Directors
Barry Cinnamon: Barry Cinnamon is the CEO of Akeena Solar.
Pradeep Jotwani: Mr. Pradeep Jotwani is an Operating Executive at Vector Capital, and serves on the board of Real Networks. Previously, he was at the Hewlett-Packard Company for 25 years.
Jon Mathew Witkin: Jon Mathew Witkin is co-founder and co-owner of Western States Glass, the largest independent flat glass distributor in Northern California.
Ed Roffman: Ed Roffman is a principal in Creekside, LLC, a consulting firm that provides strategic direction, assists in fund raising, and counsels on reorganizations, acquisitions and strategic partnering.
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