Meet the Team

Jeff Hammond, Director of Project Development for Apex Clean Energy, is the primary contact for Swiftwater Solar. Jeff has extensive wind and solar experience having worked in the renewable energy industry since 2007.  He has successfully developed wind and solar energy projects in many states including lead development efforts in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Before joining the renewable energy industry Jeff spent 20+ years in the United States Coast Guard.  He retired in 2005 at the rank of Commander.  Jeff holds an MBA from the College of William and Mary and a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Coast Guard Academy.

Caleigh Sturgeon, Project Developer at Apex Clean Energy, grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania and visited the Poconos frequently throughout her childhood. Caleigh graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in policy and law and works out of Apex’s Charlottesville, Virginia, office. She has a passion for renewable energy and enjoys getting to know project landowners and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.