About Nelnet Renewable Energy

Scott Gubbels is President of Nelnet Renewable Energy and Executive Director of Corporate Tax at Nelnet. Scott worked as a certified public accountant before joining Nelnet to lead their corporate tax department when the company went public in 2003. He has managed all tax considerations for more nearly 60 acquisitions, and his team has created significant, tangible value through tax planning, compliance, and controversy defense. Beginning in 2018, Scott started and continues to lead Nelnet’s Renewable Energy group and its various divisions. This group’s vision is “powering the dreams of the next generation.” This segment includes the investment in solar tax equity funding and portfolio management in excess of $600 million; a growing co-investor platform; a solar engineering, procurement, and construction company with eight offices focused on commercial and residential installations; greenfield solar development; and CleanTech innovation.

Utilizing his degrees in Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences and Economics from Northwestern University and past business management and executive roles, Eric Peterman co-founded GRNE Solar in 2012 and served as Chief Executive Officer. With GRNE Solar's transition to the Nelnet Renewable Energy brand in 2023, Eric is Managing Director of EPC Services, serving a vital role in developing Nelnet Renewable Energy's full vertical integration in the solar industry and ensuring their commitment to providing a five-star customer experience.

Eric's background in strategic planning and process improvement and his exceptional leadership have led to the intentional growth of the EPC Services team and the delivery of top-notch solar solutions. In a past life, he was a member of the Chicago Bears football team - and he continues to stay active physically by participating in triathlons.

Jon Miller is the Director of Tax Equity Capital Markets at Nelnet, CFA Charterholder, and Board Member of Solar Energy International. He has held positions as capital markets advisor, tax equity consultant, investment manager, and debt underwriter. Over the past decade, Jon has transacted on over $1.5 billion of solar and wind projects for some of the nation’s largest developers and institutional investors. Jon holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and also studied at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia and the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Durban, South Africa.

Chad Riley is the Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Nelnet Renewable Energy. Chad has over 20 years of experience in sustainability, renewable energy, real estate development, and venture capital. As a founder or co-founder of several start-ups over the course of his career, Chad understands the unique needs, timelines, and challenges that start-ups face when bringing their ideas to market. Chad holds a B.A. in Sustainable Community Development from Warren Wilson College and an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from the University of Denver.