Justin E. Pickar

About Justin E. Pickar

Justin Eugene Pickar (Pick*car)Futuristic | Achiever | Connectedness | Relator | ResponsibilityJustin Pickar joined Geronimo Power fka National Grid Renewables in 2008 after consulting with farmers in his hometown about the benefits of wind energy in 2007 and initiated the development of what is now known as the Courtenay Wind Farm, now (200 MW), owned by Xcel Energy, which started producing power to the grid in 2016 and powers over homes annually.Today, Justin is focused on building the next generation of data-driven energy infrastructure—pairing utility-scale power projects with high-performance data centers. I spend my days connecting power and purpose, turning megawatts into meaningful economic growth.Previous to Geronimo Energy Justin provided corporate development support to businesses ranging in size from Fortune 500 to five employees, eventually starting and managing his own consulting firm, EHFAR, LLC, assisting small business in the areas of development, marketing, and public relations. Justin’s pride is in his hometown, Wimbledon, North Dakota and in his rural, agricultural, roots. He believes he\'s in renewable energy for a reason.Founder of ehfar® (pronounced êh*far) in 2005. Acronym for: Everything Happens For A Reason (American Proverb is a community that brings people together who have had ehfar moments, to learn from their profound experiences, and to live better lives as a result.\"My Vision(1) Leave an inspirational legacy to my children.(2) Commit to a lifelong of philanthropy: Sharing ehfar®; Inspiring others to be well - to self, to others, to earth, to god; Leading entrepreneurial businesses that make a difference; Connecting people; Leading a healthy / balanced lifestyle; Having fun; Satisfying ALL of my motivatorsMy Motivators:* Work/Life Balance / Independence* Money* Ownership* Service* Leadership / Teamwork* InnovationSpecialties: sales, M&A, power origination, project origination, data center development, wind development, solar development, project management, renewable energy, connecting, senior-level staffing / consulting, executive search, head hunting, college recruiting, internship program design, networking, brainstorming, inspiration, triathlons, running, mountain-biking, fitness, spinning, coaching, innovation, start-ups

Experience

1. Senior Director, Origination

   Geronimo Power

   Jun 2017 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Justin\'s current role with Geronimo Energy is Senior Director, Origination. He engages Utilities, Municipalities, Cooperatives, Government Agencies and C&I Customers, enabling renewable energy power and projects. Justin will utilize his former role of Senior Director, Project Origination and Director of Development to pair customer needs with projects that fit their needs – and their members/employees.

Education

• Northern State University

  Graphic Design and Generals

  1994 — 1996

• Minnesota State Moorhead

  BS, Mass Communications / emphasis in Advertising & Public Relations

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Leadership
• Sustainability
• Professional Services
• Networking
• Renewable Energy
• Energy
• Strategy
• Sustainable Energy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Executive Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Budgets
• Energy Policy
• Business Networking
• Consulting
• Energy Efficiency
• Executive Search
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Social Networking
• Budget
• Photovoltaics
• Team Building
• Management
• Clean Technology
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Small Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital
• College Recruiting
• Solar Energy
• Inspiration
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Wind
• Fitness
• Strategic Planning
• Proposal Writing