Who We Are

Who We Are
We’re a Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation
Amicus and many of our Member companies are Certified B Corporations. “B Corps” are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit entity B Lab as meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corps are leading a global movement of people using business as a force for good.
Learn more about B Corps here and visit our profile here. Amicus is proud to have been recognized by B Lab as “Best for the World” in the governance category in 2017 and 2018 placing our cooperative in the top 10% globally for our innovative governance structure.
Who We Are
Our Ownership Structure
Amicus Solar is a 100% member-owned cooperative. Each member is an equal co-owner and we observe the 7 Cooperative Principles:
- Voluntary and Open Membership
- Democratic Member Control
- Members’ Economic Participation
- Autonomy and Independence
- Education, Training, and Information
- Cooperation among Cooperatives
- Concern for Community
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Our Core Values
Respect
We operate under a foundation of respect for all stakeholders (our members, employees, customers, suppliers, local communities and the environment).
Fairness
All stakeholders are treated with fairness. No stakeholder receives special treatment over any other.
Collaboration
We openly collaborate and share knowledge to help each other build stronger companies so we can all serve our customers better and grow our positive impact.
Transparency
We practice open book management and always welcome our members to participate in our decision making.
Empathy
We seek to understand the perspectives and experiences of each other.
Inclusion
We value all individuals and perspectives.
Who We Are
Our Staff

Ruby Quintana
Director of Vendor Engagement

Myrian Apatiga
Director of Purchasing

Rob Meyers
Director of Member Engagement

Stephen Irvin
President/CEO
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Our Board of Directors

Maria Kingery
Southern Energy Management

Roberta Washburn
Third Sun Solar

Jessica Pitts
Flywheel Development

Chris Koczaja
LightWave Solar

Kevin Koch
Technicians for Sustainability

Kevin Schulte
GreenSpark Solar

Joe Montoya
Namasté Solar
Our Mission
Our mission is to support values-driven, independently-owned solar energy companies working every day to create climate justice.