Kristy Von Sydow Zaragoza
About Kristy Von Sydow Zaragoza
Kristy Von Sydow Zaragoza serves as the Director of New Homes at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in the solar and construction industries, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Tesla, PetersenDean Roofing and Solar, and Bank of America.
Work at Sunrun
Kristy Von Sydow Zaragoza serves as the Director of New Homes at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on expanding the company's solar offerings for new builder accounts, particularly in California and Colorado. She has played a significant role in leading the growth of Sunrun's New Homes division, emphasizing the acquisition of new builder accounts. Additionally, she has developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both the operations and sales departments, aimed at improving new account acquisition processes. Kristy collaborates with state leadership teams to ensure effective execution of strategies across key accounts.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sunrun, Kristy held several positions in the energy and finance sectors. She worked at Tesla as the Director of Field Sales for the PNW Territory from 2009 to 2018, where she contributed to the company's energy sales initiatives. Prior to Tesla, she was a Field Sales Manager at Paramount Equity Mortgage from 2007 to 2009. Kristy also served as the Underwriting Manager at Bank of America in Sacramento from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, she worked at PetersenDean Roofing and Solar as the Director of New Construction for a year in 2019-2020.
Education and Expertise
Kristy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, East Bay, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in sales and management across various industries, including energy and finance. Kristy's expertise lies in new account acquisition, operations management, and the development of effective sales strategies.
Achievements in Solar Industry
At Sunrun, Kristy has been instrumental in diversifying the company's solar offerings for new builder accounts. She has led initiatives that focus on expanding the New Homes division, which includes strategic efforts to acquire new builder accounts in key markets. Her collaboration with state leadership teams has ensured that processes are effectively implemented for key accounts, enhancing field execution and operational efficiency.