Meet the American Sentry Solar Team!
Owner/Chief Executive Officer
Joe began his in-home sales career selling residential solar systems in the greater Los Angeles area of California. In 1986, he transitioned to the in-home selling of home improvement products; windows, doors, siding, and roofing. In 1993, he opened his own company – American Design and Build, Ltd. that has been ranked as one of the Top 500 remodeling companies in the country. 2009 was the rebirth of residential solar and we established our solar division – American Sentry Solar. As owner and CEO, Joe is immersed in the overseeing of the day-to-day activities of the company and the monitoring of company performance as we strive for continued success. Joe’s vision for the company is one grounded in integrity, community and efficiency that he expects in every department.
Chief Operations Officer
Donna brings over 20 years of extensive experience in strategic planning, financial controls, operations management and business growth. Her expertise and leadership in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management and Administrative Operations ensure the accounting and administrative departments operate at the highest level of integrity and work efficiently and effectively to support all employees. She leads the ongoing development of financial expansion and operational strategy ensuring financial stability during growth and integrity and compliance to key strategy metrics, system controls and legal regulations. Since joining American Design and Build/American Sentry Solar in 2011, she has brought vitality, professionalism and warmth with strong service qualities that demonstrate her deep commitment to building long-term trusting relationships with employees at all levels.
VP of Solar Production
Gailan has overseen the daily solar production operations at American Sentry Solar for the past 10 years totaling over $165MM in residential and commercial solar PV systems. He has extensive experience in the development and implementation of Solar PV systems while maintaining high customer service standards. These standards have landed American Sentry Solar on the top 200 solar installers nationally, as well as an A+ rating with BBB. Operations include, but are not limited to, procurement of all material, engineering associated with all PV systems, permits, zoning, interconnection coordination and management of all crew scheduling/deployment. Gailan currently holds a NABCEP professional certification and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Towson University where he received research awards for work involving environmental and renewable energy economic impacts.
Director of Sales
Joe is responsible for the successful origination of a sales program for residential solar combined with handling multiple products, sites and partners. He has successfully developed and implemented over $165MM in solar sales, programs and management over the past 11 years at American Sentry Solar. He is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, mentoring and delivering required targets, working cross functionally with other departments and prioritizing teamwork load. With over $18MM and climbing in solar sales annually throughout the MD, PA, TX and DE areas. Joe’s sales program has allowed thousands of residential customers to own their solar PV system while maintaining a reasonable return on their investment in complex solar PV markets.
VP of Marketing
Tony, our Vice President of Marketing, brings a decade of marketing expertise to his role, where he supervises all facets of our marketing endeavors. His daily responsibilities encompass the oversight of our call center, door-to-door operations, events/trade shows, recruitment and training of new team members, as well as crafting scripts to enhance the efficiency of our appointment process. Additionally, he is responsible for managing the creation of commercials, radio copy, and direct mail campaigns, and he oversees our community outreach programs. Committed to self-improvement, Tony conducts weekly meetings with his team to foster their personal growth within the company. Outside of work, Tony enjoys golfing and spending quality time with his family.
Director of Marketing
As our Director of Marketing, Shane comes to us from the e-commerce team at Guitar Center and is responsible for our digital presence with a focus on lead generation. His day to day duties include managing our websites, digital strategy, ppc, content development and social media marketing . When he’s not working, Shane enjoys playing guitar.
Digital Marketing Manager
As our Digital Marketing Manager, Mason handles all things digital and website related. His daily duties include helping to increase traffic and awareness through a variety of platforms, assist with CRM functions, assist in managing our social media platforms, and other marketing related tasks. He proudly carries a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, along with advanced certifications in Google Analytics, Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising. When not working Mason enjoys hanging out with his two cats and playing frisbee with his dog. He also enjoys spending time in nature, and dislikes litter bugs. He graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor’s in Marketing & Management and spent the past 8 years honing his skill set in the marketing field.
Director of Commercial Business Development
Director of Sales Administration
Heather is the Director of Sales Administration at American Sentry Solar. Her daily duties include processing all newly sold jobs and monitoring all customer payments and financing requests. She ensures that all paperwork is completed before each project, guaranteeing the homeowner’s experience with the company goes smoothly. When asked what she enjoyed most about working for American Sentry Solar, Heather stated that she could not just pick one thing! She genuinely enjoys working with the team, and she loves working for a company that puts the homeowner first. She also mans the company candy drawer, so she’s a fan favorite at our office!
Master Electrician
Solar Support Specialist
Installation Manager
