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The OC Solar team

Our team

Here for you, every step of the way.

Solar is a relationship that lasts decades. The people who plan, build, and service your system are OC Solar's own — a family-rooted, in-house team, not a rotating cast of subcontractors.

Vincent "Vinnie" Curcie, Founder & CEO of OC Solar

Vincent "Vinnie" Curcie

Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Vincent "Vinnie" Curcie

Vincent “Vinnie” Curcie founded OC Solar in 2016 to build the kind of solar contractor he believed homeowners deserved — licensed, accountable, and still there long after the system switches on. From its Irvine headquarters, the family-run company has grown into one of Southern California’s leading residential installers, with more than 5,000 installations and recognition from Panasonic, Tesla, Solar Power World, and the Orange County Business Journal.

1 of ~12
Tesla Pro Council installers
2025
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist
2026
OCBJ Excellence in Entrepreneurship
2023
Panasonic Top Installer — SoCal
5,000+
Installs since 2016
No. 203
Solar Power World 2025

We get to change people’s lives. We make a difference.

Vincent "Vinnie" Curcie, Founder & CEO
Ashton Curcie, Chief Operating Officer of OC Solar

Ashton Curcie

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Ashton Curcie

As Chief Operating Officer, Ashton Curcie runs the part of OC Solar that homeowners actually live with: the day-to-day operations that turn a signed agreement into a system installed on schedule and built right. Install crews, scheduling, and accountability from design through power-on all run through him — across the 100-plus installations OC Solar completes every month in Southern California.

He came up through the work itself, leading construction and then operations for OC Solar before stepping into the COO seat, and he holds an MBA. That ground-level view shapes how the company operates today: tight schedules, clear ownership of every job, and no homeowner left wondering who's responsible for what happens next.

OC Solar is a family business, and Ashton sits at the center of it — Vinnie's brother, working alongside family throughout the company. Off the clock, you'll find him at the gym, on the golf course, or with his dogs.

Directors

The directors who run the day-to-day

Operations, technology, administration, and people — the directors who keep every install accountable from first call to power-on.

OC Solar's leadership and crew together
Paul Gemmell, Director of Human Resources at OC Solar

Paul Gemmell

Director of Human Resources

A well-rounded HR professional with well over 15 years of experience. Outside work you will see me with my family, refereeing a soccer game, or karate training. Sometimes it’s all mixed together.

Melissa Medford, Director of Operations at OC Solar

Melissa Medford

Director of Operations

I am far from perfect but I am a limited edition.

James O'Donnell, Director of Technology at OC Solar

James O'Donnell

Director of Technology

Plays the nerdiest board games you can imagine. Is the IT guy; sometimes things are what they seem.

Megan Torres, Director of Administration at OC Solar

Megan Torres

Director of Administration

Mastering a life of zone defense with my husband against our three handsome sons, our favorite daughter, and our rescue German Shepherd. Baseball, softball, sleep, repeat!

One in-house team

The people behind every install

Project managers, install and construction leads, permitting and support specialists — every one of them an OC Solar employee, not a subcontractor.

Sean Shively, Sales Manager at OC Solar

Sean Shively

Sales Manager

“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.” — Og Mandino

Lucas Belvedere, Software Developer at OC Solar

Lucas Belvedere

Software Developer

Originally from Brazil, I love traveling in my car and have a passion for programming.

Briana Burt, Solar Consultant at OC Solar

Briana Burt

Solar Consultant

Powered by sunshine, ocean air and a little bit of adrenaline.

Jose Camez, Material Coordinator at OC Solar

Jose Camez

Material Coordinator

I take pride in knowing that each day we help build a better planet through solar energy. Having the sun work for us is truly amazing.

Savannah Curcie, Customer Support Manager at OC Solar

Savannah Curcie

Customer Support Manager

If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.

Austin Fietsam, Project Manager at OC Solar

Austin Fietsam

Project Manager

Ghost adventures and beef jerky please.

Alex Garcia, Project Manager at OC Solar

Alex Garcia

Project Manager

After working in solar for five years the most important lesson I’ve learned is to maintain the relationship between contractor and customer. I’ll always try my best to provide you with the best experience! Outside of work you can find me playing basketball or in Anaheim watching the Angels and Ducks!

Mike Gomez, Project Manager at OC Solar

Mike Gomez

Project Manager

I like camping, off-roading, and going to the river in my free time.

Jessica Hamilton, Project Coordinator at OC Solar

Jessica Hamilton

Project Coordinator

I like hockey, Animal Crossing, and K-pop.

Ivan Jaquez, Customer Support Liaison at OC Solar

Ivan Jaquez

Customer Support Liaison

Do. Or do not. There is no try.

Hunter Kennedy, Customer Support Liaison at OC Solar

Hunter Kennedy

Customer Support Liaison

I enjoy life with family, my animals and matcha on the side.

Tyler Kirk, Construction Manager at OC Solar

Tyler Kirk

Construction Manager

When the going gets tough the tough get going.

Sharon Leatherman, Employee Benefits Coordinator at OC Solar

Sharon Leatherman

Employee Benefits Coordinator

Family, rainy days and dogs are my perfect day!

Chandler McCulloch, Customer Support Liaison at OC Solar

Chandler McCulloch

Customer Support Liaison

Who’s got 2 thumbs and is ready to help you get started with solar? This guy!

Monika Nedeljov, Solar Consultant at OC Solar

Monika Nedeljov

Solar Consultant

I love hiking in Anaheim Hills and spending time with my family.

Makena Oakes, Administrative Coordinator at OC Solar

Makena Oakes

Administrative Coordinator

I enjoy spending time with my dogs, family time, and trying new restaurants with my boyfriend.

Andrea Ortiz, Project Manager at OC Solar

Andrea Ortiz

Project Manager

Always up for a challenge and a good iced coffee. Outside the office, you’ll find me reading, planning my next trip, keeping up with F1, or cheering on my favorite football and hockey teams!

Brooke Panov, Executive Assistant at OC Solar

Brooke Panov

Executive Assistant

Blessed to be called mom by 4 amazing kids.

Sara Parra, Junior Project Manager at OC Solar

Sara Parra

Junior Project Manager

I love cats.

Jake Patras, Solar Consultant at OC Solar

Jake Patras

Solar Consultant

A coffee-driven sales rep with a passion for Angels baseball and carving the slopes.

Joanna Pedroza, Customer Support Liaison at OC Solar

Joanna Pedroza

Customer Support Liaison

Powered by coffee and inspired by my two boys. I bring energy, purpose, and heart to everything I do.

Jamie Ramirez, Service Coordinator at OC Solar

Jamie Ramirez

Service Coordinator

Devoted family man and Niners Faithful. I bring a “do-whatever-it-takes” mindset to my work to ensure the security and well-being of my family and my professional community.

Jesse Raymond, Senior Project Manager at OC Solar

Jesse Raymond

Senior Project Manager

I like to draw in my free time. I have spent most of my life doing so and even used to draw on all of my homework growing up.

Don Robbins, Solar Consultant at OC Solar

Don Robbins

Solar Consultant

Spending time with my 7-year-old son, mountain biking, and taking my family on weekend camping surf trips always makes me smile.

Mario Rodriguez, Accounting Specialist at OC Solar

Mario Rodriguez

Accounting Specialist

“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” — Mattie Stepanek

Kristal Rojo, Construction Coordinator at OC Solar

Kristal Rojo

Construction Coordinator

On the weekends, you’ll find me at a baseball tournament cheering on my son or at a dance competition supporting my daughter.

Paul Stream, Solar Consultant at OC Solar

Paul Stream

Solar Consultant

Faith, family & friends. With 30+ years of construction background, I am committed to helping our community find the best solution to the wants and needs of their home.

Alisia Taylor, Service Manager at OC Solar

Alisia Taylor

Service Manager

Live life to the fullest because we’ve only got one life to live!

Crystal Tenorio, Financing Coordinator at OC Solar

Crystal Tenorio

Financing Coordinator

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

Art Torres, Warehouse Manager at OC Solar

Art Torres

Warehouse Manager

Love my family. I consider myself a hard worker and reliable person! Go San Francisco Giants!!

Andrew Turner, Solar Consultant at OC Solar

Andrew Turner

Solar Consultant

Andrew enjoys staying active, spending time with family, and making the most of Southern California’s beautiful weather. He takes pride in helping homeowners turn all that sunshine into real savings with simple, smart solar solutions.

Andy Valdez, Marketing & Sales Coordinator at OC Solar

Andy Valdez

Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Hikes long distances, climbs tall rocks, and always looks at the bright side of things.

Robyn Webb, Solar Consultant at OC Solar

Robyn Webb

Solar Consultant

Encompassing all things home: design, real estate, DIY and now solar! I speak fluent Spanish and live for my 3 sons and 2 corgis.

Aidan Williamson, Software Developer at OC Solar

Aidan Williamson

Software Developer

Being brave isn’t having no fear. It’s having fear but doing it anyways.

Andrew Wynne, Digital Marketing Specialist at OC Solar

Andrew Wynne

Digital Marketing Specialist

Do more than exist.

Life at OC Solar

One Orange County crew

An OC Solar installer's view across a finished rooftop solar array
OC Solar panels installed on a rooftop, ground-level view
A utility meter and inverter mounted on a home by an OC Solar crew
Close-up of an OC Solar solar safety disconnect

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