In 1992, his love of the outdoors and the anticipated arrival of his daughter brought Mike and his wife to Sonoma County. Mike was employed for ten years with Becoming Independent (BI), a program that supports and advocates for adults with developmental disabilities. His work at BI included capacities from direct service to management. This fostered an enjoyment and ability to work with people while developing problem solving, organization and management skills, which he brings to Synergy.

In January 2003, Mike made a career change. He began working for West County Electric (which became Synergy Electrical Energy Systems Inc.) as an apprentice, allowing him to follow his passion for environmental sustainability and solar energy. He advanced to journeyman electrician and, on January 1, 2007, Mike and fellow employee Jeff Mathias purchased the assets of the company. They changed the name to Synergy Solar & Electrical Systems Inc. to reflect the growing focus on Solar PV energy. In 2008, Mike received his C10 Electrical Contracting License, in 2012 he received his NABCEP Solar PV Installation professional certification and in 2021 he received his NABCEP PV Technical Sales Professional certification.

In 2022 Jeff Mathias moved to an advisory role as an employee of Synergy and Mike brought on longtime employee Justin Hiner as co-owner of Synergy Solar. Mike is committed to customer satisfaction and brings attention to detail to all of Synergy’s projects. He emphasizes a collaborative approach when working together with our team and customers to maintain a healthy working environment while providing top quality installations. Mike is an avid music fan, a lifelong soccer enthusiast and enjoys all things outdoors including kayaking, hiking, biking, camping, and backpacking. Most of all he loves being a dad and having an active role in the community.

License C10: Electrical Contractor

Sabrina Howell is often your first contact with Synergy Solar. She offers education on all things solar & storage and enjoys helping people understand the basics of the current state of solar & storage in California and what that means for you. She is the self-appointed Office Goddess to Synergy, making sure all the background paperwork keeps moving, questions get answered and the entire Synergy team is supported.

Sabrina’s top-notch organizational skills lead her to Synergy where she enjoys helping people move toward sustainable energy sources. Sabrina is surprised to find she’s been helping Synergy be the stellar company it is for more than seven years. Recently she has moved and has plenty of nature nearby to enjoy. Also dogs, ceramics, and basket weaving.