Michael Stanton
About Michael Stanton
Michael Stanton serves as the Executive Vice President of Development at BayWa r.e. Americas, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, having worked in various development roles at companies such as Cypress Creek Renewables and NextEra Energy Resources.
Current Role at BayWa
Michael Stanton serves as the Executive Vice President of Development at BayWa r.e. Americas, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this role, he oversees various development initiatives within the organization, focusing on renewable energy projects.
Previous Experience at BayWa
Before his current position, Stanton worked at BayWa r.e. Americas as the Senior Vice President of Development from 2022 to 2024. He also held the role of Vice President of Development from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at BayWa has involved significant contributions to the company's development strategies in the renewable energy sector.
Career at Cypress Creek Renewables
Stanton was employed at Cypress Creek Renewables, where he served as Director of Development from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he worked as Senior Project Manager - Development at the same company from 2017 to 2018. His roles involved managing and developing renewable energy projects in the Northeast region.
Experience at NextEra Energy Resources
Stanton's career includes several positions at NextEra Energy Resources. He began as an Associate Project Manager from 2015 to 2016, followed by a brief role as Project Manager in 2016. He also worked as an Associate Environmental Specialist from 2014 to 2015. These roles contributed to his expertise in project management and environmental considerations in energy development.
Educational Background
Michael Stanton holds a Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Studies from the College of Charleston, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in renewable energy development.