John Barker
About John Barker
John Barker serves as the Director of Electrification Operations at Sunrun, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in the solar industry, he previously held various roles at Vivint Solar, contributing significantly to operations management and regional leadership.
Work at Sunrun
John Barker currently serves as the Director of Electrification Operations at Sunrun, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing electrification operations within the Greater Los Angeles area. His responsibilities include strategic leadership and performance enhancement, ensuring efficient operations in a rapidly evolving solar market. Prior to this role, he worked as a Regional Operations Manager at Sunrun since 2012, where he managed operations across the Southwest region.
Experience at Vivint Solar
Before joining Sunrun, John Barker accumulated significant experience at Vivint Solar, where he held various positions from 2012 to 2021. He started as a Lead Installer, then progressed to Operations Manager in the Fresno, California area, serving for four years. He later became the District Operations Manager for Central California from 2017 to 2019, and subsequently the Regional Operations Manager for the Southwest from 2019 to 2021. His roles at Vivint Solar provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the solar industry.
Education and Expertise
John Barker studied at Boise State University from 2005 to 2006. He possesses extensive expertise in electrification operations, focusing on strategic leadership and performance enhancement. His educational background, combined with his practical experience in the solar industry, equips him with a deep understanding of operations management and the intricacies of solar energy implementation.
Background in Operations Management
John Barker has a strong background in managing operations across multiple regions, including Central California and the Southwest. His career began at Pinnacle Security as a Sales Manager from 2010 to 2012, before transitioning to the solar industry. His diverse roles have allowed him to develop a comprehensive skill set in operations management, installation, and strategic planning.