Owner/ President / Vice President

NABCEP PV Installation Specialist

The Clubine Family
Rich bought Active Energies Solar in May of 2017. He is passionate about solar and is committed to advancing green energy in the Vail Valley and surrounding areas. Rich graduated from Whitworth University where he earned a dual bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Economics. Rich is NABCEP certified and stays up to date on the latest advances in the solar industry. When there is time over for play, he enjoys skiing and watching his boys ski race and play baseball.

Director of Operations

NABCEP PV Installation Specialist

Bailey Matthews

Bailey has been on the Active Energies Team since 2015. She has a BA in Sustainability Studies from Colorado Mountain College. She also has her NABCEP and a background in public education. Bailey understands the best way to address today's challenge of instilling sustainable practices is to educate the local community. Bailey lives in Edwards with her husband Mike and two pups, Oakley and Jaqo. She can be found hiking with her pups, getting ‘bent’ in the yoga studio, riding her mountain bike, or just enjoying the mountain sunshine.

Project Manager

In the Process of Obtaining NABCEP PV Design Specialist

Courtney Grant
Courtney has a BA in Sustainability Studies from Colorado Mountain College and a MS in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University. She moved to Colorado in 2006 from Minnesota and now lives in Leadville with her husband and two dogs. Courtney is a huge animal enthusiast and her hobbies include snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, softball, standup paddle boarding, cooking, and traveling.

Office Coordinator/ Finance Assistant

Mickie Eggebrecht
Mickie joined the Active Energies Solar Team in May 2018, and although she still claims that AC/DC is a band. She coordinates all the loose pieces in the office, accounts receivables and any customer financing needs. Mickie lives in Avon with her son, her daughter is attending CU in Boulder. She spends her time away from the office skiing, biking, and hiking with her two dogs Maui and Grace. In the winter she teaches children’s ski school for Vail Resorts.

Operations Assistant

Victoria Churchman
 Victoria has always had a deep love and respect for nature and is excited to be a part of Active Energies Solar and contribute to their mission of promoting renewable energy and environmental responsibility. Her hobbies include gardening, camping, going to concerts, hiking, rockhounding, and spending time with her two cats, two dogs, and one husband.

Sales Specialist

In the Process of Obtaining NABCEP Sales Specialist

Erik VanWagenen
Erik embraces an active Colorado lifestyle and balances it with a continuing education in Sustainable Energy. In his spare time, he is out with his wife and his pooch Indy doing one of his many activities including skiing, volleyball, racing, or crossfit. He also enjoys virtual reality, building drones and computers, and nerding out on the latest tech.