Troy Renken
About Troy Renken
Troy Renken serves as the Vice President of Product & Engineering at Shoals Technologies Group, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in engineering and product management, having worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Emerson Climate Technologies and ZPower.
Work at Shoals Technologies Group
Troy Renken serves as the Vice President of Product & Engineering at Shoals Technologies Group, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Nashville, Tennessee, where he works on-site. Prior to this position, he was the Vice President of Engineering at the same company from 2023 to 2024. His tenure at Shoals Technologies Group reflects a commitment to advancing product development and engineering initiatives within the organization.
Professional Background
Troy Renken has extensive experience in engineering and product management across various companies. He worked at Emerson Climate Technologies in multiple roles, including Manager of Electrical Engineering from 2002 to 2005, and Senior Lead Project Engineer from 2000 to 2002. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineer from 1996 to 1999 and as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer from 1999 to 2000. His career includes a decade at ZPower as Vice President of Electronics & Product Management from 2005 to 2015 and a position as Sr. Director of Engineering at Hayward Holdings, Inc. in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Troy Renken earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Trine University, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and product management. He also attended Michigan Lutheran High School from 1986 to 1989, which contributed to his early development in technical disciplines.
Career Progression
Throughout his career, Troy Renken has held various engineering and leadership positions. He began his professional journey at NIPSCO as a Program Engineer from 1994 to 1995. He then transitioned to Emerson Climate Technologies, where he held several roles over a span of nearly a decade. After his time at ZPower, he returned to Hayward Holdings, Inc., where he served as Vice President of Engineering & Technology from 2018 to 2023 before joining Shoals Technologies Group.