Wind energy
10 wind farm operations experts
These ten professionals have run operations at wind farms owned by energy companies, in roles ranging from wind site manager to area operations manager over several sites. A reader can learn how owners manage wind farm operations and maintenance from the inside.
Professionals to explore
01—10Aaron Loera
LinkedInExperience: Operations and Maintenance Manager - Wind and Solar · Capital Power
Operations and Maintenance Manager - Wind and Solar at Capital Power since 2025. Former Plant Manager at Capital Power (2021–2025), a role the profile ties to Buckthorn Wind. Former Field Specialist (Wind) Large Corrective at Diamond WTG Engineering & Services, Inc. (2014–2021). The Capital Power roles are listed in the operations department at the manager level.
Craig Wiste
LinkedInExperience: Area Operations Manager · EDP Renewables
Area Operations Manager at EDP Renewables since 2024, where the profile says this person oversees operations and maintenance activities of EDPR's wind power generation facilities and leads daily ownership representation for 4 separate wind farms. Former Senior Operations Manager (2023–2024), Operations Manager (2020–2023) and Site Lead Technician (2017–2020) at EDP Renewables.
Dakota Patterson
LinkedInExperience: Wind Site Manager · NextEra Energy Resources
Wind Site Manager at NextEra Energy Resources since 2018 and Wind General Manager there since 2023. The profile says this person manages a 260 MW renewable energy site with four different models of GE turbines and a 30 MW energy storage system. Former Regional Wind Site Manager (2021–2023) and Associate Wind Site Manager (2016–2018) at NextEra Energy Resources.
Daniel Keeton
LinkedInExperience: Wind Site Manager · BHE Renewables
Wind Site Manager at BHE Renewables since 2026. Former Operations Manager at Invenergy (2018–2026) and Lead Technician at Invenergy (2007–2017). The profile describes BHE Renewables as a renewable energy power generation company that develops, owns and operates solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal projects.
Douglas Vance
LinkedInExperience: Plant Manager · Clearway Energy Group
Plant Manager at Clearway Energy Group since 2014, where the profile says this person oversees the operation and maintenance activities of two commercial wind power generation facilities located in West Virginia. Former O&M Wind Project Manager (2008–2014), Shift Supervisor (2000–2008) and Control Room Operator (1992–2000) at Edison Mission Energy.
Elvia Swan
LinkedInExperience: Wind Site Manager · BHE Renewables
Wind Site Manager at BHE Renewables since 2024, a company the profile describes as developing, owning and operating solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal projects. The profile places the role in the operations department at manager level. Former Data Supervisor at Terra-Gen, LLC (2015–2024).
Gayge Schopp
LinkedInExperience: Wind Site Manager · NextEra Energy Resources
Wind Site Manager at NextEra Energy Resources since 2024, a role the profile places in the operations department at manager level. Former Associate Wind Site Manager (2024), Wind Technician Leader (2022–2024) and Wind Turbine Technician (2021–2022) at NextEra Energy Resources.
Rafał Jędrzejczak
LinkedInExperience: Head of Wind Site manager · Mashav Energia
Head of Wind Site manager at Mashav Energia since 2026 and former Wind Farm Operator Site Manager there (2021–2026). The profile lists scheduled and unscheduled wind turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, and service and EHS reporting. Former Wind Turbine Specialist at PGE Energia Odnawialna S.A. (2018–2019).
Shawn Rowley
LinkedInExperience: Operations Manager · Longroad Energy Partners
Operations Manager at Longroad Energy Partners since 2017. The profile says this person manages the operations, maintenance and performance of a 305MW wind power plant and approx 100 miles of transmission lines, and leads and trains technicians in the US and Mexico. Former Assistant Operations Manager Site Turbine Manager at SunEdison (2013–2017).
Thomas McMillan
LinkedInExperience: Area Manager, Renewable Operations · Deriva Energy
Area Manager, Renewable Operations at Deriva Energy since 2023, where the profile says this person is operations manager of 3 wind sites and a battery storage project. Also Operations Manager, Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions at Duke Energy Corporation (2019–2023) and Lead Wind Technician at Duke Energy Corporation (2014–2019).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's scope to yours, since running a single wind site differs from overseeing operations across several farms or a mixed wind, solar and storage fleet. Also consider turbine technology and region, and whether your question is about field maintenance, balance of plant and substation work, or site leadership.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you plan scheduled and unscheduled turbine maintenance to maximize availability?
- 02How do you work with turbine manufacturers and service contractors as the owner's site lead?
- 03What safety practices matter most for wind site crews and high voltage switching?
Reaching wind farm operations experts
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