Good Idea Solar is a veteran-owned solar developer that works with small family farms to convert a portion of their land to solar farming, which returns profitability to the farm and delivers clean, low-cost energy to the surrounding community. We develop, own and operate distributed-scale solar farms for commercial, industrial, government and community solar applications. Good Idea Solar is committed to working with communities across the country to develop sustainable power that works for everyone, not just the bottom line. We’re here to find a solution that works for you, whether you’re a landowner, a business owner, or a community leader – we’re here to make it work.
TEAM BIOS
Justin Aydelotte, Founder & CEO, started Good Idea Solar to help families preserve small family farms and brings over 15 years of experience in finance and operations to the Good Idea Solar team. Before starting Good Idea Solar, Justin began his career at Corning researching organic solar cells before joining the US Navy in 2008. He served in the Navy for nine years as an F/A-18 Instructor Pilot before joining Amazon in 2017. While at Amazon, he launched their external distribution network and managed a distribution center before leaving for GE in 2019. As a graduate of GE’s military leadership program, Justin led multiple teams across GE’s portfolio in the finance and operational space which culminated with him leading a 2700-person organization to grow GE’s profits while maintaining quality and delivery metrics. He holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business and an MA in Public Leadership from the University of San Francisco. (Linkedin)
Ian Dezen, Chief Engineering Officer, has nearly two decades of experience in the consulting, construction, energy, and real estate industries. His roles have been diverse as he’s worked as an engineer, consultant, business developer, and entrepreneur. He’s worked for four start-ups (two of his own making) and two engineering firms. The two companies he’s started are The Zenergy Group, an energy consulting firm with Fortune 500 clients, and Mosaic Brewing, a sustainability-focused brewery. His other roles have been all about energy efficiency in buildings. If you’re noticing a theme, it’s because Ian has dedicated his entire career to saving the environment in one form or another. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. (Linkedin)
Ian Gorski, Vice President of Business Development, brings almost twenty years of experience in government and government relations at the federal and local levels. As an instructor at the United States Navy’s prestigious Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), Ian developed cutting-edge applications of government resources and personnel. When he left active duty in 2015, he became a small business owner and a co-owner of a small family farm, where he quickly realized the benefit deploying small-scale solar could deliver for his family and his community. His continuous pursuit of service drives him to find creative solutions that empower his neighbors and community over the long term. (Linkedin)