Sound Home Performance: A Division of Puget Sound Solar LLC, Lic# PUGETSS932MU, is an enterprise of Jeremy Smithson and Pamela Burton
Jeremy Smithson : Co-Owner and Founder
Jeremy started Puget Sound Solar in 2001 with 30 years of construction contracting experience, and a desire to turn Seattle on to solar energy. What began out as a vague notion has gelled into a firm commitment to establish whole house solar energy solutions as a viable and permanent consumer choice. Along the way, Jeremy has become a NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal and Solar PV Installer, a Washington State certified Electrical Administrator, and a popular lecturer and teacher. What was initially a solo act is now part of a team effort, but his job description still includes providing vision and guidance to the company.
Pamela Burton : Co-Owner
Pamela was Director of the Pacifica Radio Archives before moving to Seattle in 1997, and remained in the non-profit world as the first Executive Director of Seattle Tilth until mid-2004. As the volume of phone calls to Puget Sound Solar increased, she pitched in to help and became the ‘front office’, taking messages at first, and learning solar fundamentals. Now she spends her day talking to prospective and current customers, utility people, suppliers, contractors, architects, and the like, dispensing information and advice, in addition to handling scheduling and customer paperwork. She has served as President of Solar Washington and helped develop the annual Solar Tour, helping to educate the public, and working to effect public policy.
Now in its ninth year, the company continues to be a leader in the region, keeping a staff of eight busy full-time. The coming months promise more growth, thanks to our fantastic customers and crew!
Corey Fitch : Project Manager
BPI Building Analyst, PTCS Certified Technician
Corey is a recent transplant to the Seattle area from California where we worked for Build It Green in the development of their statewide new and existing home, green building guidelines and rating systems. He has participated in extensive Home Performance training through the California Building Performance Contractors Association and the California HERS program. In addition to his role as project manager and building scientist for Sound Home Performance, Corey is pursuing a Master’s of Science in Construction Management at the University of Washington.
David Lazerwitz: Project Manager
David is a project manager on both the solar and home performance side of our company. David holds a BA in Biology the Colorado College and joined our team after serving in the Peace Corps and managing various projects in Guatemala. David works to develop procedures for efficiently completing and commissioning projects, and handles all-around management duties in the field as well as hands-on work. Recently he completed training and certification for installation of Velux solar water heating systems, an exciting new entry in the U.S. market.
Rodney Vos : Crew
Rod is a native New Zealander who came to us from the Shoreline Community College PV program with a lot of experience and training as an auto mechanic. Rod is one of our lead renovation crew members, and is incredibly detailed oriented which shows in his work. In addition to helping our customer’s homes perform better, Rod is currently working on a home performance renovation of his own home.
Scott Cooper : Energy Auditor & Crew
BPI Building Analyst
Scott joined Sound Home Performance in March 2010 having recently moved back to his hometown Seattle after many years living and working abroad. He holds a B.S. in Conservation Biology, a Master's in Environmental Studies, and brings a strong interest in green building and urban sustainability. With his BPI Building Analyst certification Scott is one of Sound Home Performance's energy auditors and renovation crew members.