about obodo

Chris leads business development at Obodo. He builds client relationships and helps organizations navigate complex energy challenges. Chris brings 15+ years of solar development experience across the East Coast and Arizona. He serves on the boards of the Mid-Atlantic Solar & Storage Industries Association (MSSIA) and the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA).

Outside of work, Chris is an aviation enthusiast who enjoys anything with an engine. From motorcycles and cars to boats and airplanes, if it’s got a motor, he’s in.

Garrett leads the strategic growth and day-to-day operations of Obodo’s Electrical Division. With 13+ years in electrical construction, he specializes in commercial electrical projects, building high-performing teams, and delivering quality workmanship with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction. He’s passionate about mentoring others and believes integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement are the foundation of every successful project.

Outside of work, Garrett enjoys spending time mentoring and building strong, lasting relationships, both on and off the job site.

Emily leads community engagement at Obodo, bringing a healthcare background and a genuine drive to build relationships with the people and businesses around the company. She also supports HR and marketing, with a focus on protecting the culture that’s shaped Obodo since its inception.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, entertaining the littlest loves of her life, and finding joy in life’s everyday moments.

Brittany runs day-to-day business operations at Obodo, from HR, contracts, and the operational systems that keep projects running efficiently. She specializes in building scalable processes and streamlining workflows driven by a belief that strong relationships, clear communication, and well-designed systems are what make a team work.

Outside of work, Brittany loves to work out, explore new places and cultures, and spend quality time with friends and family.

Daniel leads commercial preconstruction and engineering at Obodo. He started his career as a tree and shrub specialist in the Northeast, then spent six years in solar. In that field, he rose from residential designer to senior design engineer at a major national firm before joining Obodo. He brings an easygoing, positive attitude to the challenges of preconstruction, turning complex technical challenges into successful solutions.

Outside of work, Daniel’s world revolves around his family. He also enjoys being a hobby aquarist, playing strategy games, and has lived a plant-based lifestyle for 23 years.

Nathan manages service and projects at Obodo, bringing eight years in solar across nearly every role in the field, including installer, crew lead, service technician, service lead, service manager, and now project manager. That ground-up experience gives him a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to deliver and maintain solar systems successfully. He thrives on solving complex technical challenges to keep projects running smoothly from start to finish. He believes hard work, curiosity, and attention to detail are the keys to doing the job right.

Outside of work, Nathan enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, kayaking, snowboarding, and rock hounding, along with restoring old machinery and pursuing his passion for geology.

Steve leads commercial solar projects at Obodo from development through completion. Before solar, he spent 18 years in professional sports, managing key client relationships and complex initiatives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. That experience has translated directly into how he runs projects today.

Outside of work, Steve spends his free moments volunteering with Best Buddies Arizona and serves on its Advisory Board, reflecting the commitment Steve has to his relationships and community.

CJ brings more than a decade of hands-on experience in commercial solar and electrical construction to his role at Obodo. He’s led large-scale, megawatt-level installations and managed multi-million-dollar projects, including one of Arizona’s largest custom rooftop solar arrays. This field experience helps directly shape CJ’s practical, safety-first approach to project management.

Outside of work, CJ loves to spend time outside. From fishing to camping and off-roading, he enjoys anything that involves spending time outdoors with his wife.

Karen supports Obodo’s marketing and communication efforts. From strategic content to PR and brand development, Karen has a sharp eye for creativity, consistency, and the details that make Obodo’s work stand out.

Outside of work, Karen loves to travel, listen to live music, and is always looking for that next good binge-watchable series. She also enjoys spending time with her loved ones and finds that cleaning and organizing is her favorite form of therapy.