Who We Are
Myron Thompson
President
mthompson@greensolutionshawaii.com
Myron founded 21st Century Technologies Hawaii in order to form a company that delivers superior renewable energy and green building products and consultation services to its clients. He received his Bachelors in Business Administration in 1975 from Denver University and Management Consulting Certification from the Hubbard College of Administration in 2000. Myron’s interest in renewable energy stems from his careers in both the computer industry and solar industry during their early formative years.
As President of 21st Century Technologies, Myron is dedicated to ensuring that their products always work toward the greater good. 21st Century Technologies is one facet of his many avocations and involvement in socially responsible business and community development. He is involved with Narconon Hawaii, the Native Hawaiian Economic Alliance, and Applied Scholastics Hawaii.
Jon Abbott
Technical Director
LEED AP
jabbott@greensolutionshawaii.com
Jon has been involved in the renewable energy industry for over nine years. With a background in biochemistry, Jon’s first foray into renewable energy was as director and co-founder of the Fuel Farm, the first Biodiesel Cooperative on the island of Oahu. His interest in education and passion for renewable energy led him on to co-found the Green House Center for Sustainability (http://thegreenhousehawaii.com/thegreenhouse.html), where the public is encouraged to participate in hands-on classes in sustainable urban living. Jon trained in renewable energy design and installation at Solar Energy International (http://www.solarenergy.org/) and has worked as a designer and builder of renewable energy systems ever since.
As a LEED – Accredited Professional, Jon provides expertise both in recommending different technologies that will reduce energy and water usage as well as the practical considerations for installation of these systems. With a background in biochemistry, Jon also provides expertise in assessing the impact of different building materials on the indoor air quality of the built environment.
Jon graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a University Honors in Major in Biochemistry, with particular focus on molecular genetics and protein sequencing. He holds a Masters on Ethnobotany from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Jon also enjoys gardening and restoring old furniture and houses.
Ron Hooson
Bob Sumpf
Director of Sales & Energy Consultant
bsumpf@greensolutionshawaii.com
Bob was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Hawaii in 1972 while serving in the US Army. After separating from the Army in 1975, Bob spent over thirty years in business in Honolulu, retiring from Pepsi Hawaii in 2005 after serving in a number of sales management and marketing positions with statewide responsibility. After retiring from Pepsi and working for three years in commercial real estate, Bob joined 21st Century Technologies in 2008 as an energy consultant, and was recently promoted to Director of Sales. Bob is driven to help curb Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuels and transition to use of renewable energy for electricity generation and transportation. Bob has a real passion for renewable energy and sustainable solutions, and is committed to spending the balance of his professional life working to help Hawaii create an energy future based on clean, renewable fuels.
Bob has a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has a lifelong love of clean air, clean water, and making our environment a better place. Bob enjoys family, gardening, hiking and long walks, home construction projects, and as much time as possible in the Sierra Nevada, skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
Grant Morrow
Project Coordinator
gmorrow@greensolutionshawaii.com
Grant Morrow joined us in November of 2009 to assist with Information Technology projects and commercial sales. His technical background includes employment at KGMB-TV as Director of Engineering and Information Technologies. He was also Director of Information Technologies at two NBC-owned television stations in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Grant’s family has deep roots in the Hawaiian Islands. His grandfather was Hayden Phillips, a renowned island architect well known for his private estate designs and the Orvis Auditorium at the University of Hawaii. Grant’s mother attended Punahou school and still resides in Kahala.
Grant has a deep interest in green technology and recently took on additional responsibilities as our Project Coordinator. If you join our extended ohana by purchasing a solar system from 21st Century, you will no doubt get to know Grant during the installation of your equipment.
Edwina Stricker
Director of Administration
estricker@greensolutionshawaii.com
Edwina has been working in administration for the last 30 years before joining 21st Century. Born and raised in Wahiawa, graduated from Windward Community College, her purpose has always been to help people. This is another avenue from which this can be accomplished while saving the aina. I basically run the office here so my teammates can better do their jobs.
Debbie Issacs
Steve Carlson
Design Review Specialist
scarlson@greensolutionshawaii.com
Education: A.S. Information & Computer Science, graduated 1991 Leeward Community College.
Worked as a residential and commercial solar water heater installer for over 15 years. Started installing solar thermal systems in Hawaii in 1992, before the HECO rebate program began. Personally installed over 2000 thermal solar systems in Hawaii, many of which were HECO approved systems, starting with the HECO program's inception in 1996. Started installing Photovoltaic systems in 2005 and continued to install solar thermal and PV systems until 2008. In 2008 switched to sales where I use my extensive background and knowledge as an installer to design and sell both solar thermal and photovoltaic systems.
I work almost exclusively in the residential arena. I do residential site surveys and design residential solar thermal & PV systems. I feel strongly about Hawaii's environment and am doing what I can to reduce our states dependence on fossil fuel.
Lionel Ahina
Energy Consultant
lionel@greensolutionshawaii.com
My name is Lionel Ahina and I try to live my entire life with living "Green". Hawaii is a very fragile and isolated place that living a sustainable energy mind set is very important to me. I love to educate people on my knowledge of trying to use our island's natural energy instead of being dependent on fossil fuel. I'm an energy consultant for one of the best natural energy companies in Hawaii. I truly believe that the company's directors are dedicated to contributing to the welfare of our state, as well as for the entire world that we live in.
Yuko Mauldin
Edison Park
Energy Consultant
etpark@greensolutionshawaii.com
Edison has a vast background in various fields. He is working to reduce our carbon footprints as an energy consultant with 21st Century Technologies. Edison is also a current member with the Hawaii Carpenter's Union.
He believes that if we can perpetuate a green life style, our future generations will survive.
Toni Park
Energy Consultant
etpark@greensolutionshawaii.com
Toni was previously the state office manager and customer service manager for a beverage distributor in Hawaii for 18 years. She is currently an energy consultant for 21st Century Technologies promoting renewable energy solutions.
She enjoys spending time with family and friends and arts & crafts.
Harnessing the sun's energy today, for our future generations.
Willie Broad
Brooks Bowman
Kerry Kitteringham
Master Electrician
Larry Greco
Ferdie
Journeyman Electrician
Christian Wells
Lead Solar Technician
cwells@greensolutionshawaii.com
I was born in Naples, Italy and lived my childhood there as well as in Hawaii where the rest of my family was born and raised. I attended all four years of high school in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain. I attended college in both BYU Hawaii, and UCMT for massage therapy. I then found a passion in healing the earth, and began installing solar systems in April of 2006 and have been installing and consulting ever since.
Michael Loftin
Solar Technician
mloftin@greensolutionshawaii.com
Education: B.A. Political Science/International Relations, cum laude, with honors, Randolph-Macon College, Class of 2003. National Outdoor Leadership School, Wind River Range, Wyoming and Talkeetna Range, Alaska.
Worked as an environmental promoter in the United States Peace Corps in Jamaica, Group 74 from 2003-2005. I am a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (231052), avid surfer, cyclist and hiker.
Currently I work as a solar technician. I enjoy my outdoor "office"! I care deeply about energy and water efficiency and focus on solutions on how to limit the impact of our cities on the natural environment.
T.J. Armstead
Solar Technician
James Wells
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Solar Technician
