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Jason Dispenza

Jason Dispenza

Founder & CEO

Jason Dispenza, founder and CEO of EDGE Energy, holds degrees in chemistry and economics from UVA. With over 20 years of experience, he built EDGE Energy to provide high-quality, sustainable home solutions. His team has helped thousands access state grants for energy upgrades. He values craftsmanship, technical expertise, and accountability. Outside of work, he enjoys technology, sustainability, and the outdoors.

Anthony “Tony” Colella

Anthony “Tony” Colella

VP & Solar Division Manager

Tony and his family have lived in Virginia since 1992. He earned an engineering degree from UVA before joining EDGE, where he’s worked as an energy auditor, project manager, and in all aspects of solar. With 16 years of experience, he sees solar as one of many solutions to our growing energy demand. He values work ethic, transparency, and resiliency. Outside of work, he enjoys construction projects and spending time outdoors.

Simone Melillo

Simone Melillo

Director of Operations

Simone serves as EDGE’s Director of Operations, overseeing daily functions to ensure efficiency and growth. Since joining, he has held roles in auditing, project management, sales, and IT, gaining a deep industry understanding. Originally from Italy, he holds a Harvard degree in Environmental Science. He enjoys golf, tennis, traveling, and spending time with family.

The heart of EDGE Energy

Brett Wishart

Brett Wishart

Solar Sales Consultant

Brett is a devoted family man who loves watching his kids shine – whether they’re ice skating, acting, or playing guitar. He started his solar career in Hawaii back in 2019 and has been with EDGE since 2023. A proud Salisbury grad and Severna Park native, he even powers his own home with solar panels installed by EDGE Energy.

Michael “Mikey” Craig

Michael “Mikey” Craig

Solar Sales Consultant

Mikey started his solar career in 2017 and joined EDGE in 2020. With a background in Studio Art and Psychology from Montclair State, he’s helped over 250 families go solar. A passionate artist and teacher, he also runs a weekly art class for children with special needs. At home, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their cat

Roland Parker

Roland Parker

Solar Sales Consultant

Roland started his career in solar in 2013 because he wanted to promote an industry he believed in. A local to the area, he joined EDGE in 2017 and has been dedicated to advancing energy solutions ever since.

Garrett Spangler

Garrett Spangler

Customer Coordinator

Garrett started his solar career in 2019, gaining experience in intake, service, and sales. He loves helping homeowners save money while producing clean, independent energy. Having worked across the industry, he sees EDGE as truly customer-focused. A former college midfielder in West Virginia, he’s now starting to coach in his community.

Jack Levenson

Jack Levenson

Director of Business Development

Jack found his passion for solar in the DMV back in 2009 after serving in the Peace Corps in Ecuador and teaching in NoVA. With experience in policy, sales, and management, he’s worked in both residential and commercial solar. He joined EDGE after nearly a decade in Fortune 500 solar companies, drawn by its strong company culture. Outside of work, he loves playing volleyball with his daughter, rock climbing, and traveling to Colombia with his wife.

Joe McGervey

Joe McGervey

Solar Service Project Manager

Joe, a Mechanical Engineer from Carnegie Mellon, has been passionate about energy efficiency since 2013. He loves that EDGE operates at scale while still allowing for deep problem-solving. His work blends technical expertise with sustainability. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife, a fellow Carnegie Mellon grad and children’s minister, their two kids, and their energetic dog, Pepper.

Van Thang

Van Thang

Energy Auditor

Van is a dedicated energy auditor who loves helping homeowners reduce energy use and lower their monthly bills.

Jay Nichols

Director of Field Service Operations

Jay found his way into solar while running a web design business in the Bay Area. After moving to Las Vegas in 2013, he joined SolarCity and discovered his passion for the industry. He’s been with EDGE since 2024 and values its strong team dynamic and customer-first approach. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, off-roading, and spending time with his family—including his yellow lab, Rex.”

Roger Meza

Roger Meza

Operations Manager

Roger began his solar career with SunPower in 2017, managing residential installations in California. He quickly found his passion in solar operations and joined EDGE as Operations Manager in 2023. He loves collaborating with engineers, installers, and homeowners to bring projects to life. Outside of work, he enjoys running 10Ks, hiking with his dog Reece, and exploring local coffee shops. He’s also an avid board game fan who loves hosting game nights with friends.

Henry “Hank” Edmondson

Henry “Hank” Edmondson

Solar Warehouse Manager

Hank is an avid fisherman who has seen firsthand the impact of pollution on local waterways and the Bay. He loves that EDGE is helping communities live cleaner and use energy more efficiently. As Warehouse Manager, his organizational skills keep operations running smoothly, making work easier for technicians and the entire team.

Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith

Director of Finance and Human Resource

Kimberly has been a key part of EDGE since 2012, bringing over 20 years of experience in construction and accounting. A self-described “child of the ’70s,” she grew up in a supportive community that nurtured her creativity through pottery and murals. She spent years in Southern Maryland as an Artist in Residence at the Leonardtown Arts Center.

Jari Beasley

Jari Beasley

Solar Operations

A Business and Sports Management Major, Jari graduated in 2010 from Towson University. Quickly after graduation in 2011, Maryland’s emerging solar field came knocking on Jari’s door and she was attracted to it because of the math and accounting challenges it offered. It was in 2014 when she joined the EDGE team that she fell in love with both the family aspect of a solar team, and what a local solar company can do for its community.

Cullen Boone

Cullen Boone

IT Guru

Cullen joined EDGE as an IT Specialist and loves working with a team passionate about solar and home performance. He enjoys the ever-evolving industry and the constant opportunity to learn. Outside of work, he spends his time hiking, traveling, and playing basketball and soccer. He also has a dog, Fletcher, who once pulled him on a skateboard in his younger days.

Jody Solell

Project Manager

Jody has been helping homeowners achieve energy independence with EDGE since 2013. Passionate about reducing utility costs, he believes in owning vs. renting energy. With training in solar thermal and PV, his interest dates back to the ’70s energy crisis. He enjoys hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and relaxing on Chincoteague’s beaches.

Michael Hogan

Project Manager

Michael Hogan has been a construction professional since the early 1990s and has contributed to EDGE Energy’s success since 2014. His industry expertise ensures quality craftsmanship in every project. A skilled woodworker, he enjoys crafting intricate pieces. He also loves motorcycles, exploring new places on adventurous rides with family.

Melissa Rounsevelle

Project Manager

Melissa, a Maryland native, spent nearly a decade in the restaurant industry before pursuing a more sustainable path. She joined the solar industry in 2015, drawn to its conservation impact and the people she serves. Outside of work, she and her family enjoy camping, traveling, and exploring new foods.

Josh Courtney

Project Manager

Josh is proud to have worked with EDGE Energy since 2019.

Chayse June

Solar Technical Support

Chayse is proud to have worked with EDGE Energy since 2024.

Robert Champ III

Senior Project Manager

Robert has been with Edge since 2011 and loves working in the field, meeting customers where they are. He values the respect and freedom to prioritize their needs. Outside of work, he enjoys home improvement projects and spending quality time with his wife and two kids.

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