Nenni & Associates partnered with a returning client in the Energy as a Service industry to identify a Vice President of Structured Finance. The company is a national Energy Finance company specializing in providing creative financial solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the private sector.
Jim Schafer and Paul Copper of Nenni & Associates teamed up to recruit top-tier candidates from industries such as Energy Performance Contracting, Renewable Energy, and Energy as a Service providers.
The right candidate would possess strong project finance skills, cultural alignment with the company, proximity to the office, and excellent client relationship skills. Using these criteria, three candidates were identified.
Of the three competitive candidates, one finalist was chosen due to their track record of project finance and client relationship skills. The candidate also checked the boxes of proximity to the office and cultural alignment with the company.
An offer was made, and the candidate was compelled to accept, knowing the role would be an opportunity to significantly impact a smaller organization. They also felt the company and the entire industry were heading in a positive direction for growth and more opportunities.
Jim Schafer, Managing Partner
Jim Schafer is a Managing Partner for Nenni and Associates, specializing in the area of Energy Services and Energy Finance. Jim’s focus is on market intelligence and network development, consulting with clients to grow their organizations organically.
Supporting Team
Paul CopperProject Manager / Training and Development Leader