Solshare’s Founder and CEO is Rob Baxter. Rob is a co-founder of Vancouver Renewable Energy where he has provided consulting and project management services for renewable energy systems. He has been in the solar energy industry since 2004, and helped initiate and complete the first grid-tie photovoltaic installation in the city of Vancouver. Prior to that, he owned an IT consulting firm that worked with clients across North America.

He is an active member of BC Sustainable Energy Association, a board member of Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, and teaches a course on solar energy for Langara College Continuing Studies. Rob has an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. He has also completed photovoltaic training at BCIT, and ISO 14001 auditing courses accredited by IEMA and ANSI-RAB.

Rob has appeared on CityTV, Global TV, CTV and CBC, discussing sustainability and energy issues. He has also spoken at regional green building conferences.