Headwater Energy officially formed in 2023 through the merger of Oakhurst Energy and Aspen Creek Power, but our roots go back to 2012 when the founders of both companies first worked together. Over the years, this leadership team held senior roles at leading solar companies, building trust, shared experience, and a common vision along the way.
Headwater brings together Oakhurst’s early-stage strengths with Aspen Creek’s late-stage expertise, spanning development, acquisitions, construction, and financing.
With these capabilities under one roof, Headwater quickly developed in-house Asset Management capabilities to support the long-term ownership and operations of our growing IPP pipeline.
Today, our team continues to build on this foundation, advancing Headwater’s role as a full-service developer and operator — united by a shared vision of delivering a renewable-powered future.
Our team has spent decades delivering reliable renewable energy projects across the U.S. We bring together deep technical expertise, financial insight, and a shared commitment to clean energy.
A seasoned renewable energy entrepreneur, Mike co-founded Aspen Creek Power with the mission of accelerating the renewable energy transition. After merging Aspen Creek Power with Oakhurst Energy, Mike stepped into the day-to-day role of CEO at Headwater in 2024. Previously, Mike co-founded and served as President of Cypress Creek Renewables, one of the nation’s largest renewable power companies. Prior to entering the renewable space, Mike was an energy transaction attorney at Kirkland & Ellis in Washington, DC. He holds a J.D. from Georgetown Law.
Matt is a serial renewable energy entrepreneur with over a decade of experience developing and financing solar projects across the U.S. He co-founded Aspen Creek Power and has served as President through Headwater’s formation and growth to date. Previously, Matt co-founded Cypress Creek Renewables, where he served as CEO and on the Board, helping lead the company’s growth into one of the country’s largest privately held utility-scale solar developers. He is also a co-founder of Silver Creek Energy and Birch Creek Development.
As a Finance Associate, Anthony supports Headwater’s Project Finance efforts across debt and tax equity capital raises, financial modeling, and project valuation. He helps assess project feasibility and optimize financing strategies. Prior to joining Headwater, Anthony spent five years at Pine Gate Renewables, gaining experience in utility-scale solar development and financing. He brings a cross-functional perspective to advancing projects from early-stage development through closing. Anthony holds a degree in Energy Business and Finance from Penn State.
As an Operations Associate, Gabriel supports functions across Headwater’s operating portfolio, including asset management, business intelligence, and reporting. Prior to joining Headwater, Gabriel directed Product at FUZE Technology, a mobile-charging and ad-tech start-up. At FUZE, he led teams that developed hardware and software products, and business infrastructure. Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, where he also minored in Product Design.
As a Senior Accountant, Siian supports Headwater’s accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and development capital functions. Prior to joining the Headwater team, Siian held finance and accounting roles in private equity, venture capital, and fund administration, supporting lean teams in fast-paced environments. She began her career in public accounting, working with clients in real estate and investment management. Siian holds a Master of Accountancy from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University.
As a Finance Analyst, Jack supports Headwater’s Project Finance team in deal structuring, due diligence, and financial modeling. Previously a Financial Operations Analyst, Jack developed expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration. He works closely with Headwater’s development, legal, and operations teams to streamline transactions and secure funding. Additionally, he coordinates with lenders and investors to ensure comprehensive evaluation, assess project viability, and refine financing strategies. Jack holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
As a Project Manager and GIS specialist, David supports Headwater’s development efforts with focus on project origination and management. Prior to joining Headwater via Oakhurst Energy, David began his career working in the nonprofit sector focusing on western public lands conservation projects through his background in geospatial analysis, data management and cartography. At Headwater, David uses these skills to help push forward the renewable energy transition. David received his B.A. in Anthropology from North Carolina State University and his M.A. in Geography and GIS from Appalachian State University.
As a Project Manager, Mark supports Headwater’s development efforts by overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects through the various stages of the development lifecycle, ensuring successful execution from inception to completion. A key component of Mark’s work is providing Headwater’s financial teams and external stakeholders with accurate, project-specific detail and insight, supporting informed decision-making and driving successful project development. Mark joined Headwater via Oakhurst Energy, and received his B.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Economics.
With a legal and real estate development background and over a decade in utility-scale solar, Latham serves on Headwater’s Board and as an advisor focused on development strategy, innovative offtake and interconnection projects, emerging technologies, and scalable niche opportunities.
He previously co-founded Oakhurst Energy, serving as CEO and helping to build a 2 GW development pipeline. Before that, Latham was General Counsel at Strata Solar, where he played a key role in the development and financing of over 500 MW of projects totaling nearly $1 billion.
As an active investor across the solar ecosystem, Latham is also engaged with O&M, sheep grazing, C&I rooftop, energy storage software, and community solar projects.
As Senior Real Estate Counsel, Cooper supports all stages of project development, overseeing site-specific real estate, land use, and regulatory compliance matters. He also assists Headwater’s Project Finance team with real estate diligence for transactions. Prior to joining Headwater via Oakhurst Energy, Cooper was a staff attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina, where he advised low-income residents on property and regulatory issues. Cooper holds a B.S. in Economics from Florida State University, with a focus on sustainable development, and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cooper is admitted to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.
As Senior Corporate Counsel, Alexis supports Headwater’s project acquisitions, financing matters, offtake arrangements, and real estate transactions. She began her renewable energy career at Standard Solar, Inc., a Brookfield Renewable company, where she managed over 150 MW project acquisitions. Prior to working in renewables, Alexis held roles counseling venture capital investors and early-stage companies from inception to exit. Alexis received her A.B. in Religion from Princeton University and her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State, with a Certificate in Law, Science, and Technology.
As Director of Accounting & Finance, Bill leads Headwater’s accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and development capital functions. Prior to Headwater, Bill served as a controller at CloudKitchens where he led finance & accounting functions for the Americas, and globally during early international expansion. Bill’s experience also spans across corporate finance & international taxation. Born in Sydney, Australia, Bill holds a degree in Applied Finance & Accounting, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ANZ.
As Director of Development, Brian leads greenfield development efforts in the Southeast and manages due diligence for Headwater’s M&A strategy across multiple markets. He oversees day-to-day development activities, including site origination, permitting, interconnection, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and project financing. Previously, Brian was Director of Development at Vitis Energy (formerly NTE Energy), where he led renewable and thermal project development across a 1 GW portfolio, with experience in ISO-NE, ERCOT, SERC, and WECC markets. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, with a concentration in Finance and Mathematics.
As VP of Development, Cullen draws on over a decade of experience building utility-scale solar projects. He led development at Oakhurst Energy, co-founded Cooperative Solar, and was VP of Development at Strata Solar. At Strata, Cullen built and managed a 150-project pipeline, with over 100 projects constructed in North Carolina. Cullen has served on the board of the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and has taught graduate courses on renewable development at Duke University and North Carolina State. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech and a Master of Energy Management from Duke University.
As VP of Project Finance, Jennifer leads deal evaluation efforts and supports investment decisions. Previously, Jennifer was VP of Structured Finance and Investment Analytics at Pacifico Energy, where she led capital raising for Behind-the-Meter solar and battery storage projects, closing over $150 million in financing. Earlier in her career, Jennifer held roles at Wings Capital Partners, contributing to the issuance of over $600 million in asset-backed securities, and at Edison International (NYSE: EIX), where she advised on M&A and corporate strategy. She is a CFA charterholder and holds an inactive CPA license.
As Chief Legal Officer, Daniel oversees all legal related matters and leads Headwater’s M&A activity. Before joining Headwater, Daniel was previously a founding member of the legal team at CloudKitchens, a Los Angeles based real estate start-up. At CloudKitchens, Daniel led the government relations team and served as a director on the real estate acquisitions and development team. Earlier in his career, Daniel spent six years at a large international law firm, specializing in venture capital, M&A and real estate.
Prior to co-founding Oakhurst Energy, Jay spent over 20 years in the electric utility industry, and brings a wealth of experience to his role as Chief Development Officer. His experience spans leadership roles in long-term resource planning and portfolio management, as well as roles in trading, forecasting, and risk management at major utility providers in the Carolinas. An engineer by training, Jay holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech which continues to serve his focus on building solutions that balance risk, performance, and stakeholder needs.
With a legal and real estate development background and over a decade in utility-scale solar, Latham serves on Headwater’s Board and as an advisor focused on development strategy, innovative offtake and interconnection projects, emerging technologies, and scalable niche opportunities.
He previously co-founded Oakhurst Energy, serving as CEO and helping to build a 2 GW development pipeline. Before that, Latham was General Counsel at Strata Solar, where he played a key role in the development and financing of over 500 MW of projects totaling nearly $1 billion.
As an active investor across the solar ecosystem, Latham is also engaged with O&M, sheep grazing, C&I rooftop, energy storage software, and community solar projects.
