Our Team | Raleigh, NC

Meet our experts

Chris Cohen

Chris Cohen, the owner of SolaTrue of Raleigh was born and raised in Cary, NC, a rare native of the area! Graduate of Apex High School and East Carolina University, he has lived in North Carolina his entire life and still resides with his family in Cary today. Chris has served the triangle for over 10 years in the home improvement industry as the owner of Storm Guard roofing and Construction. An avid angler, Chris loves the NC coast and spends as much time as he can in the Atlantic Beach/Morehead City area.

Stacey Cohen

Stacey Cohen is an experienced professional with over 15 years in the construction industry. As a Production Coordinator, she is highly adept in ensuring projects are run smoothly from conception through completion. Stacey is committed to meeting deadlines and providing top-notch customer service to homeowners. She also values supporting all team members to create a successful work environment.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, she enjoys taking long walks on the beach and traveling with her husband, Chris and son, Marlon. Stacey also finds humor in her two French Bulldogs, which always keep her on her toes.

Known for her honesty and commitment, Stacey Cohen is a hardworking and reliable professional who is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and completing projects on time. With her extensive experience in the construction industry, she is a valuable asset to any team.

Maria Castro Esteban

Maria Castro Esteban is an experienced office manager with a demonstrated history of success in the field. She entered the work force as soon as she graduated from college, and has since rapidly risen up the ladder. Maria is well respected for her strong work ethic, loyalty, and authenticity.

In her current role, Maria is responsible for managing everyday office duties such as billing, payables, answering the phones, emails, and running reports. She is proud to have worked for companies that value their employees, and loves what she does.

When not working, Maria enjoys reading, exercising, watching sports, and spending time with her four beautiful grandchildren. She is a walking contradiction, having grown up in New York but loving the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. However, her favorite team remains the Yankees.

Todd Carkner

Todd Carkner is a professional with over 20 years of experience in residential construction and restoration. He is known for his values of honesty and integrity, and always fulfilling his promises. His job description involves educating potential clients on the benefits of solar power and what it can do for their families.

Outside of work, Todd is passionate about coaching kids sports, traveling, and football. He also enjoys collecting and building Legos. As if that wasn't enough, Todd also runs live online auctions for various collectibles.

With his wealth of experience and dedication to his values, Todd is the ideal candidate to bring energy efficiency to your family. He is a knowledgeable and reliable professional, and his enthusiasm will be sure to provide a great customer experience.

Nina Powell

Nina Powell is a Certified Solar Sales Consultant with an impressive track record of prioritizing customer needs and providing customized solutions to meet their solar needs. Nina's excellent customer service skills, quick response and follow-ups have enabled her to perform detailed sales presentations, energy audits and educate clients on how to make their homes more efficient and reduce their electric bills.

Integrity and honesty are paramount to Nina; she ensures her clients receive the best warranted products and that her team follows through on their commitments. Nina's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in her approach of treating each client like family.

Nina resides in Wake County and has been married for 18 years with two daughters. When she is not dedicating her time to her customers, she enjoys traveling, reading, spending time with her family and trying new foods. Her and her husband own 8 acres which they have affectionately dubbed their 'mini farm' with 3 dogs, 1 cat, 4 ducks and a parrot. Nina is looking forward to adding more fur babies to their family - anyone have a goat or two for sale?