Dave Gersz

Sales Manager - Solar Specialist

As the Sales Manager at Stellar Solar, I am passionate about teaching my sales staff how to sell with integrity in a non-pushy way. We provide a solution for homeowners looking to reduce or eliminate their electric bill and create their own clean energy from the sun.

I still meet directly with customers too. I work almost exclusively with referral clients as I have provided systems for almost 400 customers in San Diego County since 2008. I have installed over 11,000 solar panels, which accounts for almost $15 million in sales for Stellar Solar.

With a degree from Ohio State University in Business, majoring in Finance, I am able to lend my knowledge in financing to Stellar Solar customers. In my free time, I am active in the San Diego political community, playing volleyball and traveling (most recently to Africa).

I am also a founding member of the San Diego Chapter of CALSEIA, which exists to promote, foster, and advance the use of solar energy systems in the San Diego region through cooperative action of the members of the local solar industry. My combined efforts with my colleagues have helped to build a strong coalition in San Diego among solar installers and policy experts.

Professionalism

Experience

Professional Experiences

  • Stellar Solar, October 2008-Present

    Sales Manager - Solar Energy Specialist


    -Educate families on the financial and environmental benefits of installing a solar electric system
    -Represent many solar panel manufacturers in distributing their product; which requires detailed knowledge of each one
    -Speak to community groups about solar cooperatives and discounts

  • HelioNation.com, January 2010-Present

    Owner / CEO


    -Provide San Diego homeowners with qualified quotes from local solar installers
    -Help to build business for the solar installer industry
    -Recommend solar financing solutions

  • Paramount Equity Mortgage, October 2007 to October 2008

    Financial Specialist


    -Provided a wide variety of residential mortgage products, estate planning protection plans and personal insurance services
    -Specialized in FHA Government Secured loans and identified needs to help customers achieve their financial goals
    -Ranked in the top 25% of Financial Specialists despite being new to the retail mortgage industry

  • Argent/Lehman Brothers Inc., April 2005 to October 2007

    Account Executive


    -Maintained a loyal broker base of clients from many different companies around San Diego County
    -Initiated working relations with brokers to promote and sell wholesale mortgage products
    -Analyzed and qualified potential loan packages worth up to $1 million while managing a pipeline of approved deals

Education

  • THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH

    B.S.B.A., Major: Finance

  • Leadership


    -Board Member/Founder of San Diego Chapter of CALSEIA (Solar Energy Industry Association)
    -Activist/Speaker for San Diego Solar Coalition
    -Mentor/Big Brother to 2 foster kids at San Pasqual Academy
    -2008 President of the San Diego County Young Democrats
    -Former Vice President of The Ohio State Alumni Club of San Diego

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Solar Installations

  • Concrete Tile

    Concrete Tile

    Steve G. in Poway

    Steve is a retired contractor who pays great attention to quality of workmanship and reputation.

  • Spanish Tile

    Spanish Tile

    Bob W. in Ramona

    Bob removed his wind turbines that didn't produce. He wanted solar panels to eliminate his SDGE bill in his retirement.

  • Elegant Website

    Composite Shingle

    Hal C. in San Diego

    Hal is a retired Naval Commander who searched for a solar installer who will be in business for a long time.

  • Tilted-Up on Flat Roof

    Tilted-Up on Flat Roof

    Mark R. in Point Loma

    The historical homes board only allowed solar if it can not be seen from the street. We tilted the panels lower to hide them using the surrounding parapet wall.

  • The BOX

    Fixed-Tilt Ground Mount

    Doug B. in Ramona

    This type of ground mount is very low-profile, as it is able to be mounted very low to the ground.

  • The BOX

    Adjustable-Tilt Ground Mount

    Bruce S. in Jamul

    Solar panels are mounted on a pivot. I recommend adjusting the array 4 times per year to take full advantage of the seasons.

  • The BOX

    Solar Inverter

    Clean inverter installation

    Notice the clean look of the inverter installation. We take special care to make sure your installation functions well and looks nice too.

  • The BOX

    Commercial Solar

    Casa Mira View garage in Mira Mesa

    The solar panels on this garage not only provide almost 100% of the energy for this garage, they also shade the cars as well.

Watch Solar Panel Dave Videos!

  • Stellar Solar

    Real Estate Today

    with Tim Todd

    Dave and Tim discuss the basics of a solar panel installation and the benefits to a potential homeowner.

  • Stellar Solar

    KUSI Part 1

    with the Garans

    The solar industry is a hot industry. The Garan's electric bill was $5.00 last month.

  • Stellar Solar

    KUSI Part 2

    with the Garans

    I explain why Stellar Solar offers a superior installation. The Garans are very pleased with their investment.

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