Roji and Kaveh

Roji Aldashi and Kaveh Kamooneh founded Better Tomorrow Solar in 2018 with a vision for a cleaner, greener, more resilient world. The only woman owned and operated solar company in Atlanta, Better Tomorrow Solar empowers Georgians with renewable energy in communities across the state with top-quality residential and commercial solar installations.

Roji has over 25 years of experience as a marketing executive and brand developer with companies such as MillerCoors Brewing Company, AIG, and Clinique cosmetics. Kaveh co-founded Lili Properties in 2002 and managed its growth from a startup with only a few thousand dollars in capitalization to a multi-million dollar company with dozens of satisfied investors and hundreds of real estate transactions. As the dedicated parents of two teenagers, hardly anything seems more pressing to Roji and Kaveh than creating a sustainable future for generations to come. Thus, they determined to do their part to empower the people of Georgia through renewable, solar energy.

Gustavo Arce

Having graduated Georgia State University as a Goizueta Scholar and the first ever recipient of the university’s social entrepreneurship grant for his project in crypto currency and renewable energy credits, he knew renewable energy was his calling.  After being in the solar industry for 2 years Gustavo has an expertise in community partnerships combined with technology and how together they can drive the solar industry. His experience is in innovative solar crowdfunding / crowdsourcing projects , grassroots energy initiatives, and solarize campaigns. When he is not talking about solar, he enjoys walking the beltline, discovering coffee shops, and boxing.

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Ryan (RJ) Agnew

RJ serves Better Tomorrow Solar (BTS) in the facilitation of all solar operations. With an extensive background in design, engineering, data analytics, and sales consultation, RJ strives to promote the reality of owning a solar array to the multitude of people looking to provide clean energy to their home or place of business.

Sam Johnson

Growing up in a rural part of West Georgia instilled in Sam a lifelong love for nature. This, combined with his appreciation for life in the city, inspired him to work to create a society in which humans thrive alongside (not at the expense of) the other species with which we share the natural world. He has worked for the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, the Georgia Conservancy, and Southface Institute. Sam serves as the Marketing Director for Better Tomorrow Solar and approaches the role with the belief that, together, we can build a society which ensures a healthy, dignified life for everyone without sacrificing wild places and biodiversity.

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Kareem Bendeck

Kareem’s career in solar power started over 15 years ago. He draws from the experience that comes with several hundred installations both commercial and residential. No matter if you have traditional asphalt shingles, metal roofing, Spanish tile or TPO, Kareem has the know-how. He has dealt with traditional ground mount systems, cable anchor systems all the way up to a 1 megawatt solar farm. If you have the land, he can solarize it! In addition to an Industrial Design degree from Georgia Tech Kareem also has a Fine Arts degree from Georgia State University. He understands the importance of aesthetics when crafting a solar array and prides himself on each sleek, clean finished system.

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Borna Eghtesadi

Born and raised in Brookhaven Atlanta , Borna Eghtesadi has always had a strong passion for the environment. As a junior at Kennesaw State University majoring in Environmental Science, he is devoted to solving the climate change crisis through renewable energy. Borna’s interest in solar began at the age of 12, when he found himself fascinated by the processes through which solar panels convert sunlight into clean energy. As an intern for Better Tomorrow Solar, he hopes to contribute in whatever way he can to a green future for Georgia. His hobbies include : swimming, hiking, board games, and baking brownies!

Carsten Greiner

Carsten Greiner is a Summer intern at Better Tomorrow Solar. As someone with a deep appreciation for the environment, Carsten is an enthusiastic champion of the virtues of clean energy. He is a member of the Climate Action Club at his school and is diligently working on ways to reduce his carbon footprint in order to pave the way for a better, cleaner future.

Gil Smith

Gil Smith is an Energy Consultant at Better Tomorrow Solar, with responsibility for developing new business, writing winning proposals, and most importantly managing client relations.
Prior to joining Better Tomorrow Solar, he worked in strategic business development and marketing at several companies, as well as, owned one of Atlanta’s most prominent night clubs.  He served 25 plus years with the Coast Guard as both a recruiter and in aviation.
While proud of his professional accomplishments – Gil is most proud of being married to his beautiful wife for over forty five  years and the quality time he spends with his four children and six grandchildren. To make the world better for them is why he joined Better Tomorrow Solar.

Mikala Newsom

Mikala graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Ecology, minor in Environmental Economics, and certificate in Sustainability. She has experience in consulting, policy, scientific research, education, administration, and outreach. Mikala is very passionate about creating a Better Tomorrow, as she has worked in various organizations and clubs in her personal time to push for more sustainability in communities. Through working in the renewable energy sector she hopes to encourage people to make the switch to solar not only because of its reduction on our ecological footprint, but also its immense potential for economic savings.