About TGE Solar

TGE Solar is family-owned and operated. Our headquarters is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. With extensive experience amongst the team with several national and regional solar installers, there grew a point where we knew there was another way. We dreamt of an honest, customer-first approach from end-to-end. We knew that it was time!

 

Today, we combine decades of solar and business operations experience to make the process of going solar as easy and transparent as possible for you. We are truly focused on your goals and strive for excellence in our communication during your journey. We pride ourselves on being responsive, organized and detailed. We look forward to helping you find out if solar is right for your financial and environmental goals.

Family-owned and operated.

On a mission to leverage the greatest God-given energy to heal the earth and its people.

Striving to bring solar energy to every home in the United States of America.

MEET THE

TGE Solar Team

Joshua Curtis

Chief Executive Officer

Josh has honed his sales and leadership skills over the past decade as an elite individual salesperson and regional manager. Josh has spent the last five years focused specifically on solar and growing markets from the ground up for both national and regional solar companies. Josh is excited to combine his wealth of experience with a customer-centric mindset to bring solar to your home!

 

On the weekends, you’ll find Josh enjoying the outdoors, at church, and spending time with his family.

Kam Hau

Chief Operating Officer

Kam brings over 15 years of business operations experience to the TGE Solar family business. His experience includes sales, marketing, sales operations and business systems leadership. He loves nothing more than helping others to meet their goals. Kam is 100% focused on doing what is right for the customer each and every time.

 

In his free time, Kam is focused on enjoying every moment with his wife, Katie, and their three young girls.

Barry Allen

Regional Director

Barry joined the family business after retiring from a 15 year career as a First Responder. Barry combines vast experience in real estate, investments and sales to lead growth in new markets for TGE Solar. He believes your home is the best investment. Solar is a great addition to that investment.

 

When Barry comes up for air from his life in solar and real estate, he loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Larry Bowman

Chief Strategy Officer

Larry Bowman was born on the West Coast and spent most of his childhood going back and forth between California and Japan where his parents lived. A 2001 graduate of Lindhurst High School, Larry soon after joined the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Repair Specialist (Crew Chief) on KC-135 Aircraft. While enlisted in the armed services, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and attended graduate school at Liberty University. Larry and his Wife Rami live in Airway Heights, Washington and are the proud parents of 6 amazing children ranging in ages from 11 to 18 years old.

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Mr. Bowman is the latest corporate officer hire with TGE Solar. As the Chief Strategy Officer, he will help lead the company in 3 core areas 1. Market data collection 2. Strategic planning, development & risk analysis 3. Business partnerships, divestments, and acquisitions. Additionally, Larry will also be assisting with the company’s ongoing expansion efforts into emerging solar markets.

 

Before joining TGE Solar, Larry served in the United States Air Force until retiring in 2015. Since retirement, he has served as a planning commissioner for a local city before running for elected office. He has spent 6 years as a City Councilman and as of February of 2021, Larry was elected as the Mayor of The City of Airway Heights.

 

Larry has been pivotal in the development of multiple large municipal and government projects. This includes most recently the building of a $15 million recreation center and He was instrumental in the collaborative efforts between his city, Spokane County, Greater Spokane Inc, and a number of nonprofit housing developers to create a $24 million plus affordable housing project in Airway Heights to be able to move residents currently living in Fairchild Air Force Bases’ flight path restricted residential zone near the end of the Bases main runway.

 

Additionally, His experience in business spands over 20 years in a multitude of business markets and positions. In 2003 Larry started a landscaping company, He owned “The Coffee Corner” coffee shops from 2015-2021 and more recently was the CEO/Pricipal owner of PNW Solar Solutions. Larry and his wife also own a world renowned BMX bicycle manufacturing company and a screen printing and embroidery business.

 

The following are but a few of Larry’s previous business, military and city council roles or positions:

 

  • Quality assurance manager
  • Aircraft Crash Recovery program manager
  • Curriculum development manager
  • Resource Advisor/Asset manager for a $1.2 billion aircraft fleet
  • Aircraft Maintenance Instructor/Instructor supervisor
  • Operations Officer for General Contractor
  • Finance committee chair
  • Electrical and environmental systems manager
  • Housing authority Committee member
  • Business consultant/Tiger Team manager
  • Holds a Six Sigma Black Belt

 

“I look forward to utilizing my experiences and unique skill sets to continue to build and grow TGE Solar into an industry leader in the renewable energy market”

Leslie Swartz

Marketing Director

Leslie has a passion and creative eye for all things photography, videography, and social media. Her professional career includes over a decade of customer service roles in the finance business where she excels at putting the customer first. Throughout her financial career, she continued to work as a photographer, taking family portraits, maternity photos, newborn, engagement, and a wedding or two.

 

She strongly believes in TGE Solar’s mission and values renewable energy for the sake of our planet and the financial freedom it can provide to those who invest in it. Her personal mission is to inform and share the ease, accessibility, and benefits of solar power.

Myles Roberts

Manager of Sales Development

Myles has been crafting his business development skills for the last 7 years as an individual contributor and leader of sales development teams at high-growth organizations. He has a strong passion for growing teams and coaching individuals to their fullest potential. He is in love with helping homeowners find a solution that works best for them, even if it means less profit for the company. On a daily basis, Myles reaffirms the customer-first approach that guides TGE Solar.

 

Outside of work, Myles is our resident chef! He enjoys cooking and hosting family and friends for elaborate taco nights. He is a phenomenal father to three little girls and is blessed to have married his best friend.