WHO
WE ARE
Born in the field and built on innovation and optimization, our company was founded with a simple but powerful idea:
By optimizing every aspect of the measurement process, we can accelerate the renewable energy industry, providing inspiring jobs for the field and innovative results for our clients. We have seen firsthand the challenges and limitations facing both workers and renewable energy development projects. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions that build certainty from the unknown.
For nearly 20 years, we have been empowering the clean energy revolution with cutting-edge measurement service solutions. At Harness Energy, our excellence is a result of our respect for our team, our clients, and our mission.
Our Team
Taj Capozzola
Taj Capozzola, CEO, and co-founder of Harness Energy, is a visionary leader with a passion for renewable energy and a drive to innovate and build. Growing up in in the surf of New York, his respect for the natural world, and a passion for skiing, led him to Colorado, where he began work in the clean energy sector. He was captivated by the prospect of harnessing the Earth's resources to power a greener tomorrow. Armed with an MBA from the University of Colorado at Boulder, he co-founded Harness Energy over 15 years ago, with the simple vision to optimize the way work was done in the field and improve the results for the renewable energy development community. His leadership is grounded in deep trust and respect for his team and his clients, and a passion for learning and capturing possibilities. In his free time, he enjoys the adventure of travel, the challenges of golf, and the joys of raising his young family.
Favorite Quote: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” —Albert Einstein
Andrew Mangan
After growing up on the East Coast and graduating with a business degree from the College of William & Mary, Andrew followed his skis to Vail. 17 years later, Colorado is definitely home! He brings his years of business expertise to help grow and build Harness Energy as COO. His ability to drive processes and systems while creating a great culture for employees and delivering great experiences to clients makes him a great fit for our team. He is also grateful to be working in the renewable energy industry and is passionate about being a part of a clean energy future. When not working, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and two children playing in the mountains, at Red Rocks for a show, or downtown for a game. You may also see him competing out on an ultimate frisbee field trying to get one more national championship before he gets too old and retires to the road bike full time.
Favorite Summertime Activity: Playing Ultimate Frisbee and trying to win another national championship!
Will Everhart
Will has been with Harness Energy since 2010 and currently serves as the Director of Sales. Proudly beginning his career in renewables as a field technician, wind & solar resource assessment projects have taken Will all over the country and the world. From the very beginning, his goal has been to provide Harness’ customers with the highest quality data sets in support of their development pipeline, thereby facilitating the necessary expansion of sustainable energy production. His professional passions are deeply rooted in Harness’ core values: respect, agility, and follow-through. When he isn’t problem solving with his team or a client, you can find Will spending quality time with his family, hitting the ski slopes of CO, or enjoying live music.
Favorite Cartoon Character: Bandit (Bluey’s dad) because he inspires me to be a better father.
Wade Grewe
Wade Grewe is a Program Manager who specializes in working with Meteorological Evaluation Towers (METs). He has worked for Harness Energy since 2012 and has enjoyed traveling all over The United States and abroad. Wade loves to share the knowledge and experience he has gained over the years with his team to elevate everyone’s potential. He is originally from Northern Colorado and when not working in the field, you can find him enjoying any of the outdoor activities Colorado offers.
Favorite Quote: “The mountains are calling and I must go.” –John Muir
Brandon Howard
Brandon Howard is the Director of Field Services at Harness Energy. Brandon has spent nearly a decade working with LiDAR and SODAR to support renewable energy development worldwide. His time at Harness Energy has provided a great opportunity to expand that impact even further. Brandon is an inspired and driven teammate, who appreciates tackling difficult challenges with his colleagues. In his free time, he enjoys mountaineering and spending time with his dogs.
Bucket List Item: To climb an 8,000m peak.
Thomas DeNatale
Thomas DeNatale is a Solar Program Manager with over 5 years of renewable energy experience as a customer and field service. Thomas specializes in the deployment of Solar Resource Assessment systems throughout the US and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of each project. Thomas is detail-oriented and enjoys creating systems to maximize team efficiency and morale. He first built this skill set as a volunteer for the Peace Corps in Ethiopia where he worked with locals and individuals across cultural backgrounds, to develop more efficient farming practices. In his free time, Thomas likes to hike, camp, and play music with friends.
Coolest Place Ever Visited: Ethiopia
Kate Rettig
Perfect Day Off: Spend time in the mountains hiking, camping, or snowboarding with my husband, my two kids, and my two dogs.
Adam Z. Lucio
Favorite childhood memory: Every family event ever.
Alex Gonzalez
Perfect Day Off: Going to get lost in the woods, or browsing and buying books.
Dominick Boettcher
Favorite Quote: “Being ready isn't what matters. What matters is winning after you get there.” —Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak
Elliot Sakimoto
Favorite Winter Activity: Disc golf in the snow.
Graham Piazza
Bucket List Items: Building his own eco-house and snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef.
John Rettig
Favorite Quote: “Fools exploit the world; the wise transfigure it.” —Neville Goddard
Jonathan Rodriguez
Coolest Place Ever Traveled: Japan
Jonny Malek
Favorite Quote: “Do not take life too seriously. You'll never get out of it alive.” —Elbert Hubbard
Jose Garcia
Favorite Childhood Memory: Playing outside til dark and drinking water from the hose.
Jovanni Chavez Melendez
Bucket list Item: To see the northern lights.
Logan Nelson
Favorite Winter Activity: Snowboarding
Spencer Stoltz
Bucket List Item: To go fishing in Patagonia.
Trevor Ycas
Coolest Place Ever Traveled: Iceland
Tyler Christy
Coolest Places Ever Traveled: Hong Kong.
Jason Ioerger
