Why Work With Us?

Our People.

We believe we can reimagine the role of business in addressing the climate crisis & in improving the lives of it’s staff.

Founded By Jeremy Smithson & Pamela Burton

Puget Sound Solar LLC (PSS) was founded by Jeremy Smithson and Pamela Burton with a vision of a green, sustainable future for the residents of Puget Sound.

Over the years, we’ve installed over 27,000 kilowatts of residential and commercial solar PV projects and we’ve installed over 2,200 electric vehicle charging stations.

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With More Than Two Decades Of Experience, Puget Sound Solar Continues To Be The Leader In The Region, Keeping A Staff Of 50+ Busy.

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Will Sumner

CEO & CO-Owner

Since 2010

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Adam Lee

CFO & CO-Owner

Since 2010

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Jake Shields

Residential Sales & Design Specialist

Since 2021

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Alisha Turpin

General Manager, EV Support

Since 2023

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2026 New Staff Picture

Amir Pakzad

Commercial Project Manager

Since 2026

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Alec Billroth

Solar Crew Lead

Since 2022

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Bill Ulsund

Senior Resident Project Manager

Since 2018

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Allie Braatz

Residential PV Operations Manager

Since 2021

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Andrew Bridgman

01 Electrician

Since 2018

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Brian Westwood

Payroll Coordinator

Since 2023

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Appa

Fur Burger

Since 2021

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Brian Ely

02 Electrician, 01 Apprentice

Since 2022

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Jack Wilgus

02 Electrical Apprentice

Since 2022

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2026 New Staff Picture

Brandon Baker

01 Electrician

Since 2022

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Carlos Benally

01 Electrician Apprentice

Since 2021

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Julie Wilcox

Residential Sales Manager & Engineer

Since 2013

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Cameron Yancey

01 Electrician Apprentice

Since 2022

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Owen Vogeli

Commercial Development Engineer

Since 2022

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Cory Verellen

Service Manager

Since 2018

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Hugo Moctezuma

Service Coordinator

Since 2022

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Ryan Garrison

Project Manager

Since 2013

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Jacob Hanson

Commercial PV Op Manager

Since 2012

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Jason Askew

Residential Sales and Design Specialist

Since 2021

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Anthony Heide

02 Electrician

Since 2021

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Nazifullah Nazif

Permit Coordinator

Since 2023

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Nick Wolf

Senior Design Engineer

Since 2010

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Omar Garcia

Commercial Mechanical Installer

Since 2022

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Pamela Burton

Founder, Legend

Since 2001

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Shawn Matthews

02 Electrician

Since 2021

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Sam Dean

02 Electrician

Since 2024

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Jose Avila

Electrical Apprentice

Since 2024

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Ryan Farrens

01 Electrician

Since 2021

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Jeremy Smithson

Founder

Since 2001

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Kahla Villa

Office Manager

Since 2026

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Nestor Labasan

01 Electrician

Since 2020

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Tyler Boland

Residential PV Installer

Since 2025

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