Our Leadership Team

Matthew Skidmore CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Matthew Skidmore CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BS, Civil Engineering, Bucknell University, PA

Mr. Skidmore has led the company’s efforts since 2010. He is a results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in capitalizing on growing markets and strategic positioning to increase sales and the company’s bottom line. A dynamic, focused agent-of-change, Mr. Skidmore spearheads operational improvements to drive productivity while reducing costs. A tenacious leader, he turned the organization around and increased annual revenues to $300 million over the course of 4 years. Mr. Skidmore has been involved with the project development, design and installation of over 1 GW of solar. With a track record of recruiting and retaining top talent, and the ability to discern and nurture strategic relationships into a reliable, repeat customer base; Mr. Skidmore has advanced the organization into a reputable, nationally recognized solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm.

Managing his leadership role with an extensive foundation of large-scale solar project development, EPC, operations and maintenance experience, Mr. Skidmore oversees the management and operations of projects on a domestic and international level. He handles strategic direction and long-range planning for the public, private, and federal sectors across the country. His wide range of management experience, coupled with direct construction activities, design consultants, subcontractors, and a variety of clients with complex construction projects in different geographies, is an exceptional asset in the growth of CS Energy as one of the most reliable and competent engineering, procurement and construction firms in the United States. He continues to strategically advance CS Energy with an emphasis on quality in-house talent and a company culture dedicated to customer service.

Eric Millard Chief Commercial Officer

Eric Millard Chief Commercial Officer MBA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Boston University, MA

Mr. Millard drives CS Energy’s organizational growth by developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships and expanding CS Energy’s business into new markets and geographies. Having led CS Energy’s business development team for over five years, Mr. Millard has been directly involved with securing over 1 GW of business for CS Energy.

Eric is well versed in the technical, commercial, legal, regulatory, and financial aspects of solar projects, and is directly involved throughout all aspects of a project’s life-cycle – from development through to construction and operations. He approaches CS Energy’s business from his customer’s perspective and is obsessed with delivering highly optimized and valuable systems to its customers.

Throughout his 10-year career, he has focused on the development, engineering and construction of various energy technologies in both technical and commercial roles. Prior to CS Energy, Eric worked on wind, biomass, and traditional power generation projects. He is well versed in the technical, commercial, legal, and financial aspects of solar projects. Under Mr. Millard’s leadership, the CS Energy team has achieved sustained double-digit growth.

Diana Palazzi Mery Executive Vice President of Accounting & Finance

Diana Palazzi Mery Executive Vice President of Accounting & Finance BS, Accounting, Pennsylvania State University, PA

Diana Palazzi Mery guides CS Energy’s financial decisions with expertise gained from over 15 years dedicated to the construction industry. She has risen from a summer Intern to Senior Accounting Manager to Financial Controller with CS Energy, gaining advanced levels of responsibility and experience along the way. This includes maintaining CS Energy’s financial health by developing and monitoring financial management strategies and processes, and conducting external auditors, and devising and implementing effective methods of financial reviews to eliminate wasteful spending. Diana has delivered diligent financial management for the successful growth of the company.

D. Scott Bianchi Executive Vice President

D. Scott Bianchi Executive Vice President PhD, Doctoral Programs in Construction Management, Univ. of Missouri and Environmental Eng., Madison Univ.
ME, Environmental Eng., Old Dominion Univ.
MS, Business Management, Troy State Univ.
BS, Civil Eng., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Dr. Donel (Scott) Bianchi is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with more than 40 years of management and technical experience on large, complex construction and infrastructure services projects valued up to $8B worldwide. His areas of expertise include public works, operations, engineering, construction, and contracts management for large international construction and engineering companies and the U.S. military.

During Scott’s 30 years of service with the U.S. Navy, he led facilities and public works projects to support domestic and overseas bases and operations, led design and engineering efforts and was a level three Contracting Officer (unlimited warrant). He retired as a Navy Captain following a distinguished career that culminated as Commanding Officer, Engineering Field Activity West, San Francisco, CA.

Following his retirement from the Navy in 2005, Scott served in operational, program, and project leadership roles, both domestically and internationally to include remote regions of Saudi Arabia, Libya, the Philippines, Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada).

Scott has shown himself to be a forward thinking, results-driven, high-energy leader who has created environments of confidence and trust among all those he works with. He is an industry expert and has the great ability to diplomatically communicate complex value propositions to all levels of professionals. For over four decades, Scott has fueled outstanding results through expert project execution that focused on full lifecycle project management/delivery, financing, design and construction management and utilized these skills to reduce risks and costs to increase operational effectiveness. Scott has an outstanding record of delivering accountability-based execution while leading and mentoring teams and building strategic business alliances.

Paul Force Executive Vice President

Paul Force Executive Vice President BS, Industrial Construction Management, Colorado State University, CO
General Managers Program, Harvard Business School, MA

Paul Force is a results-oriented operations executive with more than 30 years of management experience in the construction industry. With a background in operations, technology and contracts, he combines strong analytical and research expertise with consistent achievements in process re-engineering and strategy design and implementation. His dedication to building teams through mentorship and employee engagement are an asset to CS Energy, especially when entering new markets and geographies. As Vice President of CS Energy, Paul oversees all projects, providing guidance to project teams and directing work according to the company’s high quality standards.

Kevin Magayah Vice President of Business Development

Kevin Magayah Vice President of Business Development BS, Mechanical Engineering, Manhattan College, NY

Kevin Magayah is focused on building and maintaining relationships with CS Energy’s solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) customers in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the US. Leveraging his strong solar engineering, development and project management expertise, Kevin works with customers to create the most cost effective and productive solar facilities possible. Kevin has developed, designed and installed over 230 MW of solar photovoltaic systems for over 40 projects across the US and internationally, including engineering and constructing CS Energy’s first international solar project in Israel in 2016. Throughout his 11-year EPC career, he has proven to be an exceptional problem solver with an attention to detail who continues to be an asset to the customers he serves.

Mike Garofalo VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Mike Garofalo VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS BS, Civil Engineering, Drexel University, PA

Mr. Garofalo has over 17 years of experience in heavy construction and more than 5 years of experience with solar EPC work. He has played a major role in the execution of more than 250 MW of solar projects in nine different states. As a Vice President of Operations, he ensures that CS Energy’s clients benefit from a safe build, high quality, cost-efficient design and timely project execution. Mr. Garofalo is skilled in project planning, startup, and scheduling; client relations; cost accounting and estimating; and project safety, providing project oversight to his project teams.

Mr. Garofalo uses his experience gained in his time of heavy construction. His vast construction experience dealing with public transportation projects, environmental cleanup, utility installations and earth moving strengthens his knowledge and sensitivity to project stakeholders, permitting agencies, environmental concerns and general construction practices., He ensures compliance with contract documents, construction permits, environmental permits, interconnection requirements, along with upholding company Policy and Practices on ethics and standards.

In addition to his operation role, Mr. Garofalo supports the business development and estimating departments with providing regular feedback on market conditions effecting pricing and project owner concerns and/or accolades. He meets regularly to discuss project resources for upcoming bids to ensure projects are staffed properly and can be started efficiently.