Name: Andrew Savage Title: Director of Communications and Public Affairs Company: AllEarth Renewables Location: Williston, VT Place of birth: Randolph, VT Family: Married to Morgan Hillenbrand Savage College: BA, Middlebury College First job unrelated to your current field: Working as a carpenter for Vermont Vernacular Design in Greensboro, VT First job in current field: Deputy chief of staff/legislative director for Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) while he served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We manufacture a dual-axis solar tracker system that follows the sun throughout the day to produce up to 45% more energy than fixed photovoltaic systems. We were listed in September as an Inc. 500 company for fastest growing private companies nationally and are currently expanding with a networking of solar sales partners nation-wide. Hobbies: Cycling, Nordic skiing, woodworking, and photography. Favorite novel: “Into Thin Air” by John Krakauer Favorite film: Slumdog Millionaire Keys to success: Working hard and really enjoying what you are doing. Person you most admire (outside of family): Author Bill McKibben If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Furniture making and photography