Management Team

Russell Tencer, Chief Executive Officer

Russell is a strong advocate for improved site assessments in the distributed wind industry and is the co-inventor of the Wind Analytics methodology. Prior to his current role, Russell was Managing Partner at the consulting firm of Tencer Solomon where he focused on clean energy related project finance and private equity transactions. Russell is a recognized expert on the distributed wind industry and is a frequent speaker at various conferences and roundtables on the topic.

Sander Mertens Ph.D., Chief Science Officer

Sander leads the wind engineering and technology development efforts for Wind Analytics. Sander received his Ph.D. from the University of Delft, Netherlands in Aerospace Engineering and is the author of the book “Wind Energy in the Built Environment”. Sander is a recognized technical expert in the distributed wind industry and is a keynote speaker on the topic.

Aaron Ayer, Chief Operating Officer

Aaron is a veteran of clean technology growth enterprises, having spent over a decade as an executive in venture-backed companies. His previous experiences include Hycrete, a Rockport Capital and Mohr-Davidow funded building materials firm, and StrionAir, a Carlyle Group backed company which was purchased by Carrier Corporation. Aaron received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional through the US Green Building Council and holds a Professional Engineering license.