Liz Cutlip
About Liz Cutlip
Liz Cutlip is an Installer Sales Representative with a background in mechanical engineering and expertise in perovskite solar technology. She has held various roles in the energy sector and education, including positions at Consumers Energy and SPAN.
Current Role at SPAN
Liz Cutlip currently serves as an Installer Sales Representative at SPAN, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for onboarding partnered installer customers, ensuring that both sales and operational teams are trained and effectively activated to sell and install SPAN products. Additionally, she acts as a subject matter expert on SPAN product offerings, conducting presentations that communicate customer use cases, installation considerations, and value propositions. Her role is integral to the success of the installer partner lead passing program, where she establishes unique partner processes, success metrics, and analytics.
Previous Experience at Consumers Energy
Prior to her current role, Liz Cutlip held multiple positions at Consumers Energy. She worked as a Project Engineer for five months in 2023, and before that, she served as a Project Manager from 2022 to 2023 for seven months in the Greater Jackson, MI area. Additionally, she was a Mechanical Engineering Intern focused on Transmission Pipeline Compliance in 2021 for three months. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in project management and engineering within the energy sector.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Liz Cutlip earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business from Hope College, where she studied from 2018 to 2022. Her education included an ABET Accredited program, which is recognized for its rigorous standards in engineering education. During her time at Hope College, she also gained practical experience as a Research Assistant from 2019 to 2022 and as a Teaching Assistant from 2020 to 2021.
Expertise in Renewable Energy Technology
Liz Cutlip possesses expertise in perovskite solar technology, an advanced area in renewable energy. This knowledge positions her as a valuable asset in discussions and projects related to solar energy solutions. Her background in mechanical engineering complements her understanding of this cutting-edge technology, allowing her to contribute effectively to the renewable energy sector.
Early Career and Internships
Before her roles in engineering and sales, Liz Cutlip gained early career experience through various internships and positions. She worked as a YAC Summer Intern at Barry Community Foundation in 2017 for two months and served as a Banquet Server at Bay Pointe Inn in 2018 for three months. These roles helped her develop skills in customer service and teamwork, which are essential in her current position.