About

MJ Shiao is Head of Americas Research at GTM Research. He leads GTM Research's solar research program, directing GTM's coverage of the end-to-end solar value chain and its disruptive role in the global energy industry. His responsibilities include strategy, product management, operations and talent development for GTM's solar market intelligence division. A 9-year veteran of the solar industry, MJ has experience ranging from fabrication of crystalline silicon solar cells to PV project development. Before joining GTM Research, MJ managed the construction of several megawatts of residential and commercial PV projects with Solar Design Associates. His past experience also includes market research at the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). MJ holds a bachelor's in electrical engineering from the University of Delaware, where he was named a National Truman Scholar. A believer in the social benefits of solar power, MJ has researched, installed and tested rural off-grid PV in India and Thailand and formerly served on the Steering Committee of SustainUS, a non-profit engaging U.S. youth in sustainable development advocacy.

Ben is the Director of Grid Research for GTM Research, specializing in Distribution Automation, Network Management and Renewables Integration markets. He previously worked as a research analyst for Knwldg Houston, formerly a green energy and healthcare consulting firm, where his research focused on AMI deployment and smart grid regulatory policy. Prior to Knwldg Houston, Ben was a policy intern with Wexler and Walker Public Policy Associates where he performed research for energy, transportation, and defense clients.

He has authored multiple studies on the smart grid market, concentrating on policy evolution, technology innovation, the market's competitive landscape and project economics. Ben has delivered keynote presentations for multiple industry conferences, moderated and participated in panels covering a variety of topics, and regularly hosts industry webinars with GTM Research / Greentech Media. Ben has been a smart grid contributor on CNN Money, NPR, and the Texas Tribune. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science.

Ravi is the Director of Energy Storage at GTM Research, where he focuses on U.S. energy storage markets and value chain analysis. As an industry expert, Ravi has been quoted in various publications including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Forbes, Bloomberg, Christian Science Monitor, Wired, and Verge.

Ravi has over 8 years of experience in energy storage as a consultant, analyst and engineer. Ravi holds a Master of International Business degree from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering degree from University of Washington, Seattle and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.

Justin has served as the Director of Research Sales since 2011, and brings 12 years of sales leadership to the GTM team.  Prior to joining GTM, he worked at Forrester Research and thus has a deep understanding of how to engage market research and data to help clients achieve a broad range of strategic initiatives. At GTM, Justin leads a team focused on ensuring the ongoing success of its customers while continuing to grow the overall business. Outside of work, Justin is an avid boater, fisherman, and enjoys the spending time outdoors with his wife and dog.

Tate Ishimuro is the director of Grid Edge research sales, including Grid Edge Executive Council membership and energy storage products, at GTM Research. Tate joined GTM in 2009 as a member of the solar research sales team and was instrumental in building relationships with the solar industry and establishing that as an anchor business line for GTM.

In 2013, Tate was appointed to lead the sales effort for GTM’s grid research practice. Since then he has helped conceive of and grow the Grid Edge Executive Council to over 90 member organizations and 190 industry executives that are leading the way in defining the next-generation electricity system. He has attracted some of the largest energy utilities and technology companies in the world, including Duke Energy, Exelon, GE, PG&E, National Grid, EDF and many more. Prior to joining GTM, Tate attended Barry University and worked for a real estate development company in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Cory Honeyman is the Associate Director of U.S. Solar at GTM Research and manages GTM’s U.S. solar market analyst team. He is responsible for strategy and development of GTM Research’s coverage of the downstream U.S. solar market, including all reports, products, and custom engagements on trends in policy, market design and project development.

Jacqueline is the Director of GTM Events. She is a marketing and event operations professional responsible for the planning and execution of GTM’s industry-leading conferences as well as the company’s event services business.

She has nearly a decade of experience in the field, having come to GTM in 2011 from Noering Productions where she held positions in corporate event planning and administration. Jacqueline attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating with a B.S. in Environmental Science. She is based in GTM’s Boston headquarters, located just north of her hometown of Cohasset, Massachusetts.

Carrie is a Director of Online & Event Sales at Greentech Media, where she focuses primarily on branding, market education and thought leadership programs for the renewable energy industry.  She has 16 years of sales experience serving marketing professionals across high-tech and clean energy. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College.

Kristine LaRocca-Niedzwiecki is our Creative Director at Greentech Media. Kristine has been with the company since 2009 and previously was the Lead Graphic Designer and Office Manager. 

Kristine has a vast knowledge and expertise in color, typography, layout and user experience. In past projects, her talents encompassed a broad range of branding strategy, identities, package design, web design and user interface.  Before Greentech Media, Kristine attended Pratt Institute where she studied Graphic Design and graduated with a BFA in Communication Design. During Kristine's personal time she enjoys traveling, keeping up with architectural trends, visiting museums and spending time with her husband.