Caleb began his career at KPMG, where he worked closely with a number of real estate and construction clients. He then spent a decade at RES-Group, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, contributing meaningfully to its growth from 150 to more than 1,500 employees. After assuming a role as Principal at Aardex in 2015, Caleb was instrumental in expanding the company’s operations into renewable energy with Stellera, drawing on his extensive experience helping develop, finance, construct and manage over 14,000 MW of renewable projects in North America.

Caleb’s forward-thinking leadership has earned him national acclaim, including BusinessWeek’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25 (year). He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Denver and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Outside the office, Caleb and his wife actively support a number of philanthropic endeavors, particularly the University of Colorado Health’s efforts to address challenges related to ocular inflammation, rheumatology, and eye health. Beyond his professional pursuits, Caleb values family time with his wife and three children, enjoying travel, golf, and ice hockey.

Ben plays a pivotal role at both the corporate and project levels at Stellera. Alongside his leadership, Ben sets business goals and strategies for the company while overseeing real estate development operations, covering program development, team assembly, site selection, design development, construction, and operational planning on the development side.

With more than 40 years of experience, Ben is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in successful development, construction operations, and project and property management. Quality and longevity have always been the hallmarks of his portfolio of development work, which exceeds $400 million and includes the nation’s first private commercial LEED Platinum structure.

Beyond his direct development experience, Ben brings a deep knowledge of and respect for all facets of the built environment. He is a professionally licensed and accredited realtor in Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota, holds a General Contractor’s License in 14 states and is a LEED-accredited professional. He additionally holds degrees in both architecture and business administration from Arizona State University and the University of Colorado, respectively.

In his personal time, Ben and his wife, Kathy, enjoy the company of two active dogs. Passionate about skiing, traveling, and horseback riding, they also cherish time with their four children and seven grandkids. A lifelong philanthropist, Ben actively contributes to various charities and programs.

Skip has been an acquisition and property management expert for more than 40 years. For Skip, the key is to take nothing for granted in suitability or availability. He handles all aspects of taxation, contract terms, legal, zoning and title issues. He also has extensive involvement in design review and evaluates the future operations of our structures.

In his role as accounting and operations manager, Evan oversees day-to-day financial, accounting, and general operations for the company. With 16 years of combined project and corporate accounting experience, including a decade with mid-size architecture and engineering firms, Evan is highly effective at collaborating with diverse teams.

Evan believes in the power of efficient and transparent company operations to fuel informed decisions and drive company growth. With a bachelor’s degree in international business & economics from the University of North Texas, Evan brings both big-picture thinking and a detail-oriented nature to the role.

Evan enjoys spending time with his partner and dog, engaging in activities like hiking, camping, trying new restaurants, and exploring his love for travel. An advocate for fitness and endurance sports, he actively supports nonprofits working towards better health and wellness opportunities in marginalized communities.

Mason is a Development Associate with a background in the MISO market and prior experience in financial services. He holds a degree in Finance from Louisiana State University and brings a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic planning to renewable energy development. Currently focused on transforming underutilized land and exploring emerging markets for clean energy, Mason has two years of experience in project development, site acquisition, and stakeholder coordination. Passionate about sustainability and innovation, he’s especially interested in the intersection of clean tech, land revitalization, and expanding access to clean energy in new markets.

Outside of work, Mason enjoys skiing, golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

In his role as a Development Associate at Stellera Energy, Justin assists the development team with site selection and land procurement, negotiating ground lease and purchase agreements, leading communication with electric utilities, driving projects through due diligence, and ensuring project compliance with local permitting and zoning requirements. With Aardex Corporation, he assists with the underwriting of prospective real estate acquisitions and value-add redevelopments, assist with driving projects through due diligence, and analyzing the ongoing performance of new acquisitions and active developments relative to budget and duration.

Justin brings six years of combined experience working in the commercial real estate and renewable energy sectors. Prior to joining Stellera and Aardex, Justin served as a Project Development Manager for Korsail Energy, where he played a central role in advancing solar and battery storage projects in the MISO and PJM markets. He led utility communications, managed projects through extensive due diligence processes to achieve interconnection agreements, and reported on development progress and financial feasibility for Investment Committees. In addition, he also spearheaded EV charging initiatives—both in Colorado and across the Midwest—directing teams to negotiate site control and ultimately secured $1.8M in NEVI grant funding for his company. His earlier experience includes working as a Transactions Analyst for United Dominion Realty (UDR, Inc.), as well as, serving as a Tenant Representation Agent on Jones Lang LaSalle’s Industrial Brokerage team in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Justin attained his bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was an active member of the real estate and economics clubs.

Originally from the California Bay Area and now based in Denver, Justin is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the William T. Hornaday Conservation Award for environmental stewardship. Outside of work, he enjoys spending his time hunting, fly fishing, skiing, backpacking, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors.