About Us

CleanEnergyAuthority.com is a solar energy news and information resource. We feature the latest news on solar technology and solar energy industry, an extensive library of federal and state solar rebates and incentives, and a nationwide network of local service providers for quotes on the installation of photovoltaic solar panels and Solar thermal systems for hot water and pool heating.

Our company founders have over 30 years of cumulative experience providing consumers with valuable online tools and comparison shopping resources to help them make informed buying decisions on financial services and products. With the addition of Cleanenergyauthority.com, we are able to apply our experience to help consumers research and compare solar energy solutions for their home or business.

Cleanenergyauthority.com currently maintains two offices; Evergreen, CO and in Burlington, VT.

 

Management Team

DigitalGreenMedia, LLC dba Cleanenergyauthority.com is currently being run as a separate entity by the management team of LoanBright, a solution provider to the financial services industry.

Russell Straub, President, Chief Executive Officer

Russell Straub is a founder of LoanBright. He brings a strong diverse background of technical, sales, financial and Internet experience to the company. Prior to LoanBright Russ's most recent position was General Manager of the Colorado office of 1st New England Mortgage Corp, where he had profit and loss responsibility for all facets of the operation. He was also a founding partner of Mile High Online, a leading Denver, Colorado Internet Service Provider where he was in charge of sales, marketing and operations. Russ is also a former Professor from Northeastern University and started his career as a member of the elite Manufacturing Management Program with General Electric Company. Russ holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University.

Mark Barlow - Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Mark Barlow is a founder of LoanBright. He has a broad information technology background with over 20 years of experience. At LoanBright he is in charge of Information Technology. Prior to founding LoanBright Mark held positions at Ben & Jerry's, Burton Snowboards and Digital Equipment Corporation where he designed and wrote decision support systems and planning applications for manufacturing. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from the University of Vermont.

Scott Wiesenmeyer - National Sales Director

Scott Wiesenmeyer joined LoanBright in November 1999 as its National Sales Director.  He has been instrumental in LoanBright's growth and development over the last 4 years as a key contributor in the areas of sales, operations, financial and client relations. Scott is responsible for the day to day operations of the LoanBright sales team, general management, training, client relations and accounting.

Prior to joining LoanBright, Scott was a retail loan officer for Champion Mortgage and spent 6 years in management with Enterprise-Rent-A-Car. He has 4 children and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern Illinois University.

Christopher Minott - Director of Marketing

Chris Minott joined LoanBright in June 2000 as head of Search Engine Optimization for LoanBright's family of financial websites. In addition to developing organic traffic he now also handles all facets of email marketing, PPC advertising and offline marketing. Chris also oversees all site development and manages LoanBright's in-house creative team.

Prior to coming to work for LoanBright Chris worked as an internet marketing consultant and web developer for a wide variety of website companies including Snowcountry.com, Vermont.com and Twincraft.com. He also ran his own business providing services to major ski resorts throughout New England. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Vermont.

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