Our Team

Steve Newby is the CEO and Owner of Bravo Infrastructure Group (“BIG”) which is the 100% owner of Radiance Solar, one of the largest solar EPCs in the Southeast. He purchased Radiance Solar in November of 2022 with the goal of making Radiance the leading distributed generation solar EPC in the country. In 2023, Steve merged Sunshine Solar, the 2nd leading Commercial and Industrial Solar Installer in the country, and Radiance Solar to expand Radiance’s solar offerings.

Steve’s background includes more than 25 years of oil and gas experience with a focus on the midstream sector of the energy industry. As the Founder, former President & CEO of Summit Midstream, he led the company through a rapid period of both acquisition and development growth with an initial public offering in 2012. At the time of his departure in February of 2019, Summit was a diversified oil and natural gas gatherer and processor with an enterprise value of approximately $3 billion. The company operated more than 3,000 miles of pipeline in six different states. Steve has extensive experience with the financial markets, having led multiple public and private raises of debt and equity capital in his career, including the Initial Public Offering of SMLP. He also spearheaded over $2 billion of mergers and acquisitions in his decade of leadership at Summit.

Prior to forming Summit, Steve managed a proprietary fund for ING Investment Management, focused on the private and public investment in the energy infrastructure space. He began his career with SunTrust Bank, rising to Managing Director and Head of Project Finance in their Capital Market’s Division. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, operational integration and governance. He has built and led sales, engineering and operational teams in his career.

Steve is an Adjunct Professor at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was also a founding member of the Kenan-Flagler Energy Center at UNC-CH and currently sits on its board. He is an advisory board member of the private capital firm Orion Infrastructure Capital, a $3 billion private capital firm based in New York City. In 2012, he was named one of Forbes Magazine’s Most Powerful CEOs under the age of 40. Steve is a graduate of the University of North Carolina with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Kristina Newby is responsible for all Accounting, IT, and Human Resources at the company. She and her husband purchased Radiance in November of 2022 with a strong belief in the growth and viability of the commercial solar industry. Kristina graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Marketing and outside of work, enjoys traveling with her friends and family. 

Carrie Horrocks is responsible for executing Radiance Solar’s strategy and developing highly functional teams. Prior to Radiance, Carrie was the Assistant Controller at DAK Americas, a global polymer manufacturing company. She was instrumental in the construction of the Clear Path Recycling facility in Fayetteville, NC, which eliminates more than 100 million tons of PET form landfills every year. She holds a BSBA in Accounting from Appalachian State University and a Master of Science in Accountancy from Wake Forest University.

Carrie is a Board Member and Vice Chair of the Georgia Solar Energy Association and sits on the board of the Amicus O&M Cooperative and Bravo Infrastructure Group.

Licenses and Registrations: Certified Public Accountant (NC): #34000 

Mike Perkins is a seasoned professional with more than eight years of experience in the solar energy industry. As the leader of Radiance Solar’s business development team, Mike has been instrumental in spearheading numerous high-profile projects across the Southeastern United States. Thanks to his expertise and hard work, distributed generation and C&I clients have successfully constructed more than 50 MW of installed solar.

Mike’s success in the solar industry is due in part to his background in the technical side of the business. His in-depth knowledge of complex installations allows him to provide valuable insights and guidance to all aspects of a project. Before joining Radiance, Mike worked in television production and development for more than 16 years. During this time, he produced shows for major networks such as ABC Sports, The Speed Channel, HGTV and OLN. Additionally, he has produced several festival-screened documentaries. His diverse background brings a unique perspective to his work at Radiance.

Outside of work, Mike is an avid woodworker, potter and gardener. He enjoys live music and tries to always be curious about the world around him. His passion for creativity and learning translates into his work, as he continuously seeks out new ways to improve and innovate within the solar energy industry.

Scott Newby oversees all aspects of Radiance Solar mechanical construction projects from contract signature up to construction completion. He has more than 21 years of construction and management experience with the last 3 ½ years in construction of commercial-scale and distributive generation solar systems. Previously, Scott was an Area Operations Manager for one of the largest mid-stream natural gas companies in the eastern United States, where he managed both capital and operational budgeting for all Utica Shale assets.

Scott is OSHA 10 and OSHA 30-certified as well as certified in Root Cause Analysis investigations. He is currently obtaining his (NABCEP) certification for solar thermal. Scott earned his B.S. degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.

Keith Craig brings more than 30 years of experience as a Master Electrician and is responsible for all electrical design and installation at Radiance Solar. He also oversees the company’s safety compliance and quality control functions. Keith’s accreditations include electrical licenses in nine states and general contractors licenses in four states. He is a North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certified installer and is union trained as well as journeyman certified. Prior to joining Radiance Solar in 2014, Keith founded and ran World Power Enterprises.

Gordon Hilbun leads the construction operations for Radiance Solar. Gordon has thirty years of leadership experience across multiple industries and enterprises, including the renewable energy industry and military service. Gordon has been an operations lead and executive for multiple US and global renewable energy companies in wind, solar, and nuclear energy generation and equipment manufacturing. He is currently OSHA-30 certified and pursuing his NABCEB certification for solar thermal installation. Gordon received his B.A. degree from Emory University and his MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University.

As the VP of Engineering at Radiance Solar, Nova Sayadian leads the engineering group working in the commercial and industrial (C&I) industry, adding value engineering to project development. He has over 40 years of hands-on construction experience in various sectors, including photovoltaic utility-scale, commercial, and residential solar projects throughout the United States. He has worked on over four hundred megawatts of PV installation projects throughout his career. Nova has held a PVIP NABCEP certification as a PV installation professional since 2016. He also holds OSHA 10 and 30, a Class B general contractor license, and C11- electrical and C64 solar contractor classifications in California and Arizona. Currently, he’s working on obtaining a UL-certified PV installer certification and an FAA drone pilot license. 

Nova is passionate about delivering high-quality, profitable, safe, zero-incident products on projects that meet and exceed customer expectations. He is also committed to collaborating with and empowering his team, other organizational departments, contractors, subcontractors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and external stakeholders. Nova’s previous roles include VP of EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction), VP of procurement and design for home building, and Sr. Project Manager of projects and Director of the construction utility-scale PV. He is a graduate of San Jose State University. 

Stephanie Henderson is responsible for all financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Prior to Radiance Solar, Stephanie worked as Controller for commercial constructions and has five years of experience working in energy and water conservation. She holds a BS in Business & Accounting from University of Phoenix and a Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix.

Stephanie is passionate about accounting, growth, and learning. She is a dog lover, always up for a good conversation, and here to make a positive impact on her team members.

Herschell Winters has been with Radiance Solar for more than four years and is responsible for originating new utility, commercial and governmental clients. In this role, he has developed and managed a multitude of clients and projects including solar, battery and microgrid developments. His renewables career has spanned more than eight years, with a diverse background in fields such as REC and carbon offset trading (Sterling Planet), large-scale utility development (Southern Company) and community solar development (Dimension Energy). Herschell holds a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in water and soil sciences and a Master’s in Natural Resources with a concentration in natural resource economics from the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry.

As our HR Manager, Rachel plays a vital role in shaping the employee experience at Radiance. She oversees all aspects of people operations and employee relations, ensuring a positive and supportive workplace for our team.

Before joining Radiance, Rachel built an impressive career in people management, gaining valuable experience in college retail and later serving as a recruiting business partner. In that role, she led people operations for a technology company, honing her skills in talent development, employee engagement, and workplace culture.

Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University and an MBA from Loyola University. She is passionate about fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees feel valued and empowered to do their best work.

As O&M Manager, Stephen Haddox oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the solar assets that Radiance builds. Prior to joining Radiance, Stephen worked for local electrical contractors, and as an AV technician, giving him valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of our field employees. He graduated from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta with a B.S. in general physics, and in his free time he enjoys woodturning and playing music.