Jimmy Ryan

About Jimmy Ryan

CEO | Renewable Energy Executive | Strategy & Services LeaderSpreck Energy | Energy Development • Origination and Development • Operations • Project FinanceExperienced executive with 20+ years leading strategy, operations, and customer success across renewable energy, technology, and high-growth startups. Currently serving as CEO of Spreck Energy, a California-based solar development, EPC, and project finance firm. I oversee the entire project lifecycle—from customer originating and structuring solar and storage deals to delivering turnkey systems (entitlements, operations through commissioning) along with securing custom financing for each project.Previously, I served as COO of Nuance Energy, where I led the development and EPC division and global supply chain for a novel patented modular solar solution sourcing global materials. I was responsible for scaling operations, improving unit economics, and driving deployment efficiencies at scale.Before entering the renewable energy space, I held the role of Vice President of Operations at Revel Systems, a fast-growing iPad POS company. There, I led product release cycles, customer support strategy, Net Promoter Score (NPS) improvement, and voice-of-the-customer programs—building a foundation of operational rigor and customer-centricity that I carry into every business I lead.Known for aligning teams, simplifying complexity, and executing with purpose—my focus has always been on building resilient, growth-oriented organizations that deliver real-world impact.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Spreck Energy Inc

   Oct 2018 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   CEO | Renewable Energy Strategist Spreck Energy | Commercial Solar • Energy Storage • EV ChargingAs CEO of Spreck Energy, I lead the strategy and growth of a renewable energy platform focused on developing, financing, and scaling distributed energy infrastructure. Spreck began by originating and developing solar projects and has since expanded into full project development and EPC execution, allowing us to support projects across the entire lifecycle—from site identification and early-stage development through construction and long-term operation.Today, our work spans solar, energy storage, EV charging, and emerging distributed energy solutions designed to generate durable, long-term cash flow. We focus on identifying high-value opportunities where infrastructure, capital, and operational discipline intersect—building platforms that deliver predictable NOI, operational resiliency, and long-term asset value.My experience includes negotiating contracts from MSAs to PPAs, navigating interconnection and permitting, integrating PV, battery storage and demand response strategies, and aligning development with utility and market realities. We focus on building scalable energy platforms across solar, storage, and EV charging, with an emphasis on creating durable, revenue-generating assets. My role centers on identifying market opportunities, structuring partnerships, securing capital, and aligning development, engineering, and operational teams to execute efficiently at scale.We partner with owners and operators across hospitality, real estate/multifamily, logistics, and commercial portfolios to unlock new revenue streams, modernize energy assets, and support the transition to a more resilient energy future.If you’re exploring energy infrastructure, distributed generation, storage, or performance-driven energy platforms, I welcome the opportunity to connect.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Business, Marketing

  1987 — 1991