Meet Our Team

Please welcome Travis. He is one of our newest crew members but has worked with TSS before. Welcome back Travis! When did you first start thinking about the solar field? Over 20 yrs ago from reading a Home Power magazine. What are your favorite things to do in the sun? Go inside and watch snowboarding

Hannah is one of our new Material Handlers on the crew. Welcome! What brought you to TSS and the world of solar? I wanted a job that would allow me to be active, outside and could that I could feel good about at the end of the day for environmental purposes. This is my first

Braden recently joined us as a Materials Handler on the True South Solar crew. What brought you to TSS and the world of solar? I plan on getting into electrical work in the future and TSS is a great way to get my foot in the door. I love working for a company who uses

True South Solar is excited to have Shaun Franks on the TSS Team again! Shaun is our new Community Development and Sales Advisor. Welcome Shaun! When did you first start thinking about solar? In 2011, while at Southern Oregon University during a study abroad opportunity in Germany. The program was on renewable energy (solar, wind,

Meet Rianna Kopel, a member of the True South Solar team. She is a solar administrator. When did you first start thinking about solar? I have been inspired by sustainability at Maharishi International University in my hometown. This community has been invested in solar and permaculture for decades. In 2018, MIU installed a 1.1 MW

Sayler joined the True South Solar Team in early January as a solar installer. When did you first start thinking about solar? I’ve always been interested in renewable energy, solar seems like an easy efficient way to ensure this place we live stays beautiful and green for generations to come. What’s your favorite thing to

Empowering Change Our company’s goal is to build a net-zero Southern Oregon. We can make our own power right here. We want to bring clean, renewable solar to everyone—simply and affordably. Our local team of solar professionals takes great pride in providing ridiculously great service, industry-leading expertise, and a long-term commitment to our clients. Unwavering

Michael Stringer joined our team as Sales and Marketing Manager in August 2022. Michael works with our Solar Advisors to help more homeowners achieve their dream of going solar. He also guides our marketing efforts so that folks in our area can learn about the great advantages of generating their own power. Why Solar? I

I am a residential Solar advisor. I advise potential residential and commercial customers on best practices for converting to a solar-powered home. When did you first start thinking about solar? I first started thinking about solar in 2011 when planning an off-grid project What’s your favorite thing to do in the sun? One of my