Mr. Bement joined HES Renewables in early 2024 as a Territory Sales Manager for the Los Angeles area. Mr. Bement brought 18 years of solar experience to his role and now leads the push to expand HES Renewables further into the greater Los Angeles region. Mr. Bement has a deep understanding of all facets of solar power and energy storage, from project development, design, engineering, permitting, construction and ongoing asset management. Throughout his solar industry experience he found his calling in consultative business development; he finds tremendous satisfaction in helping clients achieve their energy and cost-saving goals, and takes pride in strong follow-through to ensure each energy project is perfectly understood and fully utilized. On a deeper level, Mr. Bement finds great meaning in helping the US move toward cleaner, greener energy sources. When not working or spending time with his family, Mr. Bement enjoys surfing, sailing and practicing as many musical instruments as he can get his hands on.

Ms. Rawlings came to HES Renewables in 2025 and brought with her a Bachelors Degree in Natural Resource Management and Conservation from San Francisco State University. Originally born in Lake Tahoe, Ms. Rawlings grew up in Oceanside and Temecula where she developed her passion to protect the environment through local beach clean-ups and camping trips to the National Parks. After college, Ms. Rawlings pursued roles in the solar industry that included distribution, residential solar sales, and eventually solar manufacturing. Ms. Rawlings gets great satisfaction out of helping clients make impactful, sustainable decisions that align with their business and energy goals. When away from work, you might find Ms. Rawlings forging rings – she recently took up silversmithing.

Mr. Nguyen grew up in Southern California up to and through earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Energy and Transportation Technology from CSULA. Post-college and between engagement and wedding, Mr. Nguyen and his fiance split time between California and Arizona; California won out and Mr. Nguyen and now his family of five have planted roots in Southern California. Mr. Nguyen found the solar industry through a college internship, leading to four years as a residential solar system designer. He joined HES Renewables (then HES Solar) in June of 2021 and was impressed by the quality and offerings from a company big enough to do everything yet small enough to keep the personal touch with clients. Today Mr. Nguyen designs and constructs commercial solar systems that maximize their energy production and benefit to the environment. When not planning solar arrays or exceeding Authority Having Jurisdiction and all local building requirements, Mr. Nguyen can be found at a local zoo with his wife and kids or cheering on the Los Angeles Lakers or Arizona Cardinals.

After growing up in Hawaii, Mr. Mohr moved to Southern California for college and has called it home ever since. Mr. Mohr joined HES Renewables in 2023 and brought with him a degree in Renewable Energy Systems from Santa Monica College; he currently also holds an NABCEP certification, is LEED accredited, and as of the summer of 2024 is in the process of testing for his PMP certification as well as applying into the SDSU Construction Management major. Mr. Mohr’s solar experience began in college as a permit runner. He gained a deeper knowledge of solar projects through design and installation roles before joining HES Renewables as a Project Manager. His position has him ensuring optimal value, quality, and safety of each solar, storage, and EV charging station project. Mr. Mohr strives to be the best in all facets of his life, both professionally and personally – just don’t fault him for rooting for sports teams based in Los Angeles rather than San Diego. When not helping his clients and contributing to HES Renewables’ growth, you’ll find Mr. Mohr having fun at one of his kids’ sports events, church, the beach, the river, or while camping.

Mr. Jump’s professional experience started in training as an electrician where he received his OSHA, scissor-lift, and forklift certifications. A San Diego native, Mr. Jump spent time in New Orleans before returning to San Diego and then joining HES Renewables in early 2024. Prior to that, he gained ten years’ of experience in the solar industry as an installer and then an installation crew foreman. He found his calling in project management, and takes great satisfaction in helping design top-quality solar installations and then seeing them energized to bring renewable energy to the client. He appreciates the positive culture at HES Renewables that emphasizes project quality and also encourages professional growth among its employees. When away from the office, Mr. Jump enjoys writing and learning about new things such as the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence.

Mr. Silva is a Southern California native who grew up in San Diego. After gaining construction experience and multiple certifications as a structural welder, he came to HES Renewables (then HES Solar) in 2014. His prior construction experience serves him well in commercial site surveying, quality assurance, and safety management. Mr. Silva enjoys his job and loves to see a plan move from blueprint to energy system reality. Mr. Silva came to the solar industry for the stability and growth of renewable energy projects. In his free time he enjoys lowriding; his hobby is creating custom cars. He shows an award-winning car named “Back by Popular Demand.”

Mr. Hickey is a San Diego native who joined HES Renewables team in 2019 with three years of ABC Electrical Trade School education and an OSHA 10 certification. He started at HES Renewables as an installer and worked his way up to the Electrical Foreman position. He takes great pride in the build of a system and strives to make panel and disconnect installations look like artwork. In his role as Commercial Construction Manager, Mr. Hickey helps manage five field crews and their job sites. When not helping HES Renewables with its incredible growth since joining the team, you can find Mr. Hickey riding his dirt bike or camping.

Mr. Ongkingco brought general construction, commercial property improvement, as well as seven years’ of prior solar experience with him when he joined HES Renewables in early 2023. Mr. Ongkingco, with his business degree and experience leading a utility-scale project in Kauai, Hawaii, now runs the HES Renewables service department. He appreciates the renewable energy industry’s family-like dynamic and is passionate about finding sustainable energy solutions beyond fossil fuels. In addition to providing excellent service to HES Renewables’ clients, Mr. Ongkingco is expanding the commercial solar service offerings to clients that did not engage HES Renewables for their initial solar installation. Outside of work, Mr. Ongkingco is often found restoring or tinkering with cars, attending car shows, or riding his motorcycle or mountain bike; he is also an avid wakeboarder and surfer.

Mr. Seraphin brought a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mary Washington, as well as extensive construction and electrical experience which include designations of NABCEP Pro and Journeyman Electrician, when he joined HES Renewables in 2024. Mr. Seraphin entered the solar industry in 2012 because he wanted to make a positive difference in the world. With experience in both Virginia and California, he takes great enjoyment watching customers and clients experience their own satisfaction in their solar systems. His role at HES Renewables is to continue the growth of the service department into the top, “lean, green, problem-solving machine.” Mr. Seraphin has lived on a boat, at one time not touching a dock (but touching beaches) for over three months in the Sea of Cortez. When not at HES Renewables you will likely find Mr. Seraphin racing sailboats in San Diego Harbor, mountain biking, or stand up paddleboarding.

Mr. Suarez joined HES Renewables in 2023 with electrical experience including lockout/tagout procedures, arc flash safety, Enphase/SolarEdge battery installation, OSHA 30, and a C10 electrical contractor’s license. Mr. Suarez has lived in San Diego as well as Denton, Texas and now calls San Diego home. In his previous roles, he gained experience as a solar installation forman as well as in solar inspection and service. With his role at HES Renewables, Mr. Suarez takes satisfaction in helping to lower clients’ energy costs through long-term solar service solutions, and is dedicated to quickly dispatching technicians to diagnose and resolve any possible production or monitoring issues. When not at HES Solar, Mr. Suarez can often be found skateboarding, hiking, or scuba diving.