John Williamson
CEO/Principal Engineer
John co-founded KiloNewton in 2017 and acts as CEO and Principal Engineer. Prior to KiloNewton, John led Array Technologies engineering and development as part of their executive team for 11 years. He is a registered PE in NM and TX, with an MSME from UNM.
Amy Suarez
COO
Amy co-founded KiloNewton in 2017 and leads KiloNewton’s operations, including hiring, accounting, and facilities. Past experience includes 10+ years in small business management and automotive technology. Amy attended CNM and UNM and earned a degree in Automotive Technology.
James McBurney
VP Business Development
Jim leads KiloNewton’s Business Development activities. Prior to joining KiloNewton in 2020, Jim worked in the finance and energy & power sectors based in both New York and London. He earned a BA degree from Yale, an MBA degree from Harvard Business School, and served as in Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
Garrett Hayden
Mechanical Engineer II/Renewables Analyst
Garrett is a Mechanical Engineer II and Renewable Energy Analyst at KiloNewton LLC. With a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, Garrett supports numerous utility and commercial solar projects and specializes in solar site optimization and dynamic modeling of single-axis solar trackers
Zane Nordquist
GIS Analyst & Developer II, Technical Lead
As a GIS analyst for Kilonewton, Zane uses his skills in geoinformatics, computer & data science to program solutions for geospatial problems. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio where he was involved in climatological research.
X Suarez
CAD Technician
X has a long history in the steel industry, having worked at Array Technologies and Miguel Edwards LLC in Seattle as a fabricator after graduation. X is now working as a CAD technician at Kilonewton as the next step in their career.
Anima Bista
Renewable Civil/Structural Engineer III
Anima is involved in the Civil/Structural aspect of the projects. She has a MS degree in Civil Engineering from University of New Mexico and has worked in the Solar industry for 5 years. She has experience working in various rooftop and ground mount commercial and residential projects. At KiloNewton, she will be working as a consulting engineer assisting with structural designs and consulting.
Marcus Yip
Project Manager
Marcus joined KiloNewton in 2023 and serves as Project Manager, leading efforts to deliver project completion on time and on budget. Previous to KiloNewton, Marcus managed the delivery of construction projects, as well as internal strategic initiatives, in the telecommunications industry. Marcus holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University.
Liza Flowers
GIS Analyst & Developer II
Liza has a BS degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences from the University of New Mexico and participates in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society in Albuquerque NM. As a GIS Analyst of KiloNewton, Liza focuses on terrain effects on renewable projects and develops the SolarSpace™ GIS- based solar site optimization software.
Vera Leader
Renewable Energy Technician and Analyst
Vera conducts project analysis, technical evaluations, and feasibility studies, utilizing design software to enhance the efficiency of sustainable energy systems at Kilonewton. With a background as a senior wind turbine technician and site quality coordinator, Vera holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and is also a qualified electrical worker with CAL OSHA 10 certification.