Chuck holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master in Business Administration. He teaches Renewable Energy, Automation, and Electronics at Muskegon Community College. As a NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installation Professional he has designed and installed 100 small-wind, solar electric, energy storage, and solar hot water systems. He enjoys outdoor and fashion inspired photography.

Gary Gage has been involved in the solar industry since 2013. Starting out, he was designing and building off grid systems for remote locations in high altitude applications in Colorado. Gary has been involved in range from small remote hunting power supply systems of less than 600 watts to large grid tied systems of up to 1 megawatt. Gary has received formal training from Solar Energy International in off grid and grid tied solar systems as well as solar thermal. He is currently NABCEP certified as a PV Installation Professional and is a licensed residential builder. Gary holds a Master’s Degree in Carrier and Technical Education as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering Technology. Gary lives in the Newaygo area enjoying his free time with his family and friends and doing various outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. He is actively involved in his church and the surrounding community, donating his time whenever possible.