Aaron Clark
About Aaron Clark
Aaron Clark is the Manager of Vendor Management at Sunnova Energy, with extensive experience in the solar and construction industries.
Current Role at Sunnova Energy
Aaron Clark currently serves as the Manager of Vendor Management at Sunnova Energy. He assumed this role in 2022 and operates out of Houston, Texas. In this position, Clark is responsible for overseeing vendor management activities, coordinating with various suppliers, and ensuring the smooth operation of vendor relationships. He provides quarterly updates to senior management and headquarters, keeping them informed about vendor management activities. His role involves a significant level of responsibility and coordination.
Previous Experience at Sunrun
Before joining Sunnova Energy, Aaron Clark worked at Sunrun as the Branch Operations Manager from 2019 to 2022. During his three-year tenure in Houston, Texas, he was responsible for branch operations, optimizing processes, and streamlining daily activities. His experience at Sunrun contributed to his expertise in operations management and set the stage for his current role.
Roles at Tesla and SolarCity
Aaron Clark's career includes significant roles at both Tesla and SolarCity. From 2017 to 2019, he served as District Manager for Permits and Inspections at Tesla in the Phoenix, Arizona Area, where he oversaw new product launches like Tesla Powerwall and Electric Vehicle Chargers across Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Prior to this, Clark was a Permit and Inspection District Manager at SolarCity from 2012 to 2017, where he managed permit and inspection teams and organized training events for municipalities and utilities to facilitate new product releases.
Early Career at Shook Construction
Aaron Clark's entry into the construction industry began with Shook Construction, where he worked as a Journeyman Carpenter from 2005 to 2011 in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area. His role involved hands-on construction work, providing him with foundational skills and experience in the field. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in management and operations.
Educational Background
Aaron Clark has a strong educational foundation in construction and management. He studied Commercial Construction at the Northeast Ohio Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he pursued Construction Management at The University of Akron. His formal education has equipped him with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for his various roles in the energy and construction sectors.