Jess Ingram
Chief Operating Officer
Jess is the Chief Operating Officer at Paddle Energy. In her current role, she leads Paddle’s Development Team and oversees the operational side of the business.
Jess has over 15 years of experience in the solar industry with a proven track record of advancing projects through the development pipeline. She has overseen the development of over 3.5 GW of solar, primarily in distributed generation in various markets across the continental US. Previously she was Sr. Director of Development at Cypress Creek Renewables where she oversaw a team of 17 developers across seven US markets.
She started her solar career at FLS Energy, where she was responsible for leading the development teams as well as helping establish operational efficiencies. Jess enjoys working with stakeholders (landowners, community members, etc.) to bring solar projects to fruition by listening to everyone’s needs and finding common ground with solutions that work for all.
When Jess is not pursuing solar activities you can find her racing bikes and running the mountains of Asheville, NC. She is a Level II coach on the local NICA team, Pisgah Rage. Her two children and dog keep her active and thoroughly entertained.