Members of the NeoVolta team, including directors and advisors, bring extensive experience in solar power systems, renewable energy, governmental relations, and “clean-tech.”
Their knowledge and efforts have made NeoVolta a recognizable name in the solar storage industry – as proven by our inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index just a year after being listed on the NASDAQ.
CEO
Ardes is the new Chief Executive Officer at NeoVolta. Mr. Johnson brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of transformative leadership in the energy sector. As Director of Americas Sales and Marketing for Tesla’s Energy Products division, Johnson was instrumental in the development and success of Tesla’s energy storage solutions, where he and his team launched the partner channel program for the PowerWall and PowerPack products in the Utility, Residential and Commercial Markets.
Steve’s background lies in executive consulting for companies in the areas of finance, strategy, and revenue growth. He founded and grew his own regional CFO advisory firm for 7 years before joining NeoVolta, and graduated summa cum laude in finance at San Diego State University.
Chief of Product
Michael Mendik is Chief of Product at NeoVolta, overseeing product strategy, development, and management. He joined from GoodWe, where he served as Country Manager/General Manager for North America. Michael’s leadership and expertise in building high-performing teams have been instrumental in delivering innovative products and driving market growth for NeoVolta.
Chief Operating Officer
Amany is Chief Operating Officer at NeoVolta, bringing over a decade of experience in energy storage, construction, and operations. She previously led strategy, product development, and market expansion at Neubau Energy, where she co-founded the company’s modular residential battery platform. Following NeoVolta’s acquisition of Neubau, Amany transitioned into her current role, driving operational excellence and product scalability to ensure reliable, high-performance solutions for installers and homeowners.
Chief Technology Officer
Thomas is Chief Technology Officer at NeoVolta, with more than 15 years of leadership in solar and battery storage technologies across the U.S. and Europe. He previously served as CEO of Neubau Energy Inc. in California and Managing Director of Neubau Energy GmbH in Vienna, where he led the development of next-generation modular battery systems. Earlier roles include Director of Solar Energy at Fronius USA and President of Soligent, where he oversaw product development and distribution strategies. At NeoVolta, Thomas leads technology strategy, ensuring systems are high-performing, reliable, and installer-ready.
John brings nearly three decades of power systems experience to the team. His career started at TEAL Electronics in 1994, and he’s currently the Chief Product Officer for Shoals Technologies. John also has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a MBA from San Diego State University.
Director
Director
Chander brings two decades of legal and business experience across industries including solar energy, digital technology, and asset management. He is a partner at the boutique law firm Weeks Nelson and also leads Weeks Corp. Chander holds a J.D. from California Western School of Law, a B.A. in Business Administration from BYU, and is admitted to the California and Nevada Bars.
