OWNER & CEO

MINDY ZINTHEFER

Mindy has been with Arch Electric Solar since its inception in 2003. She encouraged Ed to take a giant leap of faith, and follow their vision for a company with the utmost regard to quality, service, and environmental stewardship.

PRESIDENT

ED ZINTHEFER

Ed holds the unique credentials of the first International Renewable Energy Consultants (IREC) specializing in Photo Voltaic Engineering in the US, as well as the curriculum writer for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s (MREA) classes on solar.  He is a Master Electrician with vast experience in all types of high voltage, large and safe industrial systems. Ed has been referred to as the grandfather of Solar in Wisconsin, where he and Mindy are parents to 4 great kids.

Vice President

JOLYNN VAN GINKEL

Jolynn grew up in the family business and is the second-generation preparing to continue to lead the company toward it’s ambition of serving the underserved solar market in Wisconsin and surrounding areas. She is intrinsically engaged with all aspects of the business and has done everything from driving a forklift while unloading semis, to managing the parts and pieces of inventory, to creating Arch’s digital presence. She shares her mom and dad’s love of horses and is also a Master Certified Equine Massage Therapist.

CIO

MIKE CORNELL

Mike began his renewable energy career in 2015 as a solar experience consultant and marketing manager and is now the CIO of Arch Electric.

Mike is a NABCEP associate, MREA certified site assessor, holds a MIT Information Technology for Executives Certificate, and is currently a board member of ReNew Wisconsin (2019-present). His previous work experience was in the Automotive and Powersports world for 30+ years with Vespa, Ford, Harley-Davidson, Mazda Motors, Brammo, Tesla, and General Motors. When he isn’t working he likes to do anything outside including sailing, snorkeling, flying, bicycling, paddle boarding, XC skiing, and golfing.

Mike has a 7.3kW 22 panel 2 array system with 3 Tesla PowerWalls installed in his home in Hartland and also drives a Tesla Model Y.

Fun Fact about Mike: His first home was an earth home.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

JEFF RAY

Jeff joined Arch late in 2017, bringing with him over 25yrs of comprehensive financial and accounting experience along with financial experience in both public and private industry. He graduated from The Ohio State University with an accounting degree in 1988 and achieved his MBA in 2004. Prior to Joining our team, he founded a company specializing in enhancing business value and identifying strategic ownership transition opportunities. Jeff enjoys working at Arch because the renewables industry is making a significant difference with respect to carbon offsets as well as creating strong career paths at every level of our organization.

Head of Estimating & Leasing

RYAN PUNZENBERGER

Head of Business Development

JUSTIN “JD” SMITH

JD joined the Marketing and Business Development team at Arch Electric in 2020. JD Has a Bachelors from UW-Whitewater and a Master’s in Global Studies of the Middle East from Marquette.  JD Previously worked as Graduate Teaching Assistant for Marquette, Communications Manager for Kaitlin Woods, and Associate Director for CCS Fundraising.  What excites him most about working at Arch Electric is the chance to be a part of a great change like renewable energy that is benefiting not just Wisconsin, but the whole world. His goal at Arch Electric is to constantly push Arch to stay at the cutting edge of the solar industry in Wisconsin while keeping our ethics of service and craftsmanship at the forefront.

When not working JD loves reading, playing guitar, and watching international soccer. His favorite accomplishment is climbing the Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany.

Business Operations Manager

AMANDA SCHILLINGOWSKI

Amanda joined the Arch Electric accounting team in 2018 and then transitioned to Business Operations Coordinator. Amanda loves to make people feel appreciated for everything they do which makes her a perfect fit and a key team member. She holds a BS in Accounting and her previous work experience consists of Customer Service & Estimating; Accounting, and Business Operations.  Amanda loves to be involved with her community through Glendbulah Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. In her spare time, she loves to play softball, craft, and spend time with her family.

Amanda says that when she first started at Arch her main goal was to make a positive difference in a small family-owned organization. She goes on to say that throughout her time at Arch she has stumbled upon many other instances in which she has been able to make a difference, and has witnessed how the company is and continues to change the world.

“All in all I am excited to work at Arch, because not only can we help each other and feel good about our choices, but do this while making a difference in our everyday lives.”

Marketing Content Coordinator

BRI DOBIESZ

Operations and Leasing Support

EMILY GRUNEWALD

Emily became a part of our Business Operations team in January 2020. She currently focuses on Coordinator our Operations and Maintenance team and Accounts Payable. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Lakeland University and has completed the classes for NABCEP.  Previous to her time at Arch she worked at Roger’s Memorial Hospital as a Patient Care Associate for the Child/ Adolescent Inpatient Unit for a year and a half.  Emily says, “I found myself not only learning a new role but learning about a field I really hadn’t explored before that I am now passionate about. I get to learn new things every day, experience and solve challenges, and work with the most amazing people.”

When Emily is not working, she loves to play softball, craft, paint, and spend time with her family and cat. Emily also became a trained member of the Glenbeulah Fire Department at the age of 16 and even though she is no longer in the department, she continues to help at events.

Engineering Support / Drone Pilot

REBECCA NICHOLSON

Rebecca has been a part of Arch Electric since 2019 as our Engineering & Operations specialist. Assisting sales with preliminary designs for systems. In 2018 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a B.S. in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems (SRES). Her vast experience in engineering, home sustainability, & efficiency has proven valuable in her position here. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys being outdoors hiking with her dog, horseback riding, camping as well as painting. She is excited to be contributing to a more sustainable future while pursuing her passion for renewable energy.

Fun Fact about Rebecca: She knows an absurd amount of random LOR trivia and has a horse name Gimli

Solar Developer

DAN STEINHARDT

Dan began his career as a project developer with Arch in 2017.  He is a Master Electrician and Certified Energy Manager. Dan enjoys working in project development because he enjoys seeing our customer’s commitment to renewable energy in Wisconsin. Dan is an active member of the Plymouth Community and is involved in coaching youth soccer, football, and baseball.  He is also currently a Plymouth School District Board Member and a Board Member of the Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County. When Dan isn’t working he enjoys camping, fishing, and attending sporting events with his wife and five sons.

LEAD SOLAR PV DESIGNER

JUSTIN VAN CAMP

Justin began his career at Arch in 2019 as a Solar Designer / Engineer. He graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a BS in Environmental Engineering and has also received his NABCEP PV Design Specialist degree and FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification. He loves that he can come to work and make the world a better, cleaner, more sustainable place and fight against climate change. When he is not working, he enjoys golfing, hiking/backpacking/camping, and playing video games.

Fun Fact about Justin: His favorite animal is the leatherback sea turtle and he is one of only two NABCEP certified PV designers in WI per the National Office of NABCEP. 

Solar Installer

LUKE ZINTHEFER