Casey May, Purchaser. 

Daniel Steelman, Sales & Marketing Assistant.
Daniel provides organizational support to field sales staff, facilitates communication between departments, creates proposals and presentation materials, and aids in contract negotiation.  His experience as a marketing director and outside sales manager for prior companies makes him an excellent resource for the sales and marketing teams at FLS Energy. Daniel received a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication from North Carolina State University. Like many at FLS Energy, Daniel enjoys road and mountain biking, and often rides to work.     

Joanna Malcolm, Communications Director. 
Joanna brings to FLS Energy a background in providing quality customer service and giving close attention to detail. Joanna’s varied work experience includes supervisory positions at natural foods stores and several years working for a national promotional staffing agency based in Asheville. At FLS Energy, her energies are focused strategy and development for sales, marketing, media and public relations.  Joanna has a degree in Music from the University of South Carolina. When not in the office, you can find Joanna performing with the event band Orange Krush, renovating her home with her soon-to-be husband, and discovering the world of gluten free baking. 

John Boate, Staff Accountant.  
After graduating from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, John moved to Asheville where he has been living for the past 10 years. His work background is in construction administration, non-profits and real estate. At FLS Energy, John is a part of the accounting team with responsibilities that include job costing and financial reporting. John says, "I am excited to be part of a growing company in the green industry helping America lessen its independence on carbon fuel sources." When not working, John enjoys organic gardening, backpacking and swimming.

John Gravitt, Lead Solar Energy Systems Designer. 
John has design experience in power distribution as well as a twelve-year work history in residential and commercial construction. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering where he completed project work with solar thermal and photovoltaic systems.

Kerrie Hyatt, Accounts Payable Coordinator. 
Kerrie is no stranger to sustainability. Before working with FLS Energy, she was the accounts manager for a major green builder in Western North Carolina.  Kerrie grew up in Lexington, Kentucky and holds Business and Accounting degrees.  She stays busy outside of work taking a full load of courses as she pursues another accounting degree, spending time with her daughter, running and training for marathons, while still finding time for her family and friends. 

Lee Coleman, Solar Energy Systems Designer.

Nadine Hamby, Operations Administration. 
Nadine grew up on a small farm in Washington State.  She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Communications.  After graduation, Nadine moved to Los Angeles to be a Vista Volunteer for the LA Community Design Center and continued taking computer classes.  She was even the editor for her community newsletter in Seattle before moving to Asheville three years ago.  Nadine brings to FLS Energy a knack for organization and clear communication.  She has continued to take classes and is working on a computer technology degree.

Nicole Szlatenyi, LEED AP, Solar Energy Systems Designer.
Nicole recently attained LEED Accredited Professional Certification and is working hard towards obtaining her NC architectural license. Nicole received her Masters of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2007.  Prior to that, she earned her BFA in Interior Design from Virginia Commonwealth University.  Nicole enjoys living in West Asheville, fixing up her 1920's bungalow, and spending time in the garden with her dog Riva.

Sam Hockaday, Human Resources Director, REC Program Coordinator.
Originally from Richmond, VA, Sam found herself in Western North Carolina after spending some time in Denver, CO. She comes to FLS Energy after 20 years in management and HR roles within grocery retail, and several years within the real estate industry as project manager, as well as tackling HR, accounting, lease negotiating and office managing for the small company.  At FLS Energy, Sam directs the Human Resources department and the REC Program, along with accounting duties.  Sam lives in Hendersonville, NC and spends her free time in the great outdoors.