Nextronex: The Next Generation Energy System
Nextronex is a solar component manufacturing company that develops and sells utility-scale grid-tie inverter systems for photovoltaic installations.
Nextronex is dedicated to becoming known as the premier provider in utility scale solar inverters, supplying energy maximization systems for photovoltaic array systems across the country and around the world.
Our Future Vision
To capture a significant share of the global Balance of Service market with capital equipment products and services that continue to lead in solar power conversion optimization.
Management
W. Bruce Larsen, CEO
Demonstrated track record of 20+ years of leadership having served as President & Corporate Officer of Owens Illinois' $1.4 billion Plastic Products Division responsible for business strategy. Leader of 33 multinational facilities and sales offices. Achievements include numerous new business startups and large scale customer development projects. BBA from the University of Oklahoma with continuing studies at Harvard, Stanford, University of Michigan, and Purdue.
James Olzak, COO
Jim received his technical training in Advanced Electronics, Nuclear Power Theory and Practice, and performed the functions of Nuclear Power Operator and Instructor from the U.S. Navy between 1975 and 1983.
Peter Gerhardinger, CTO
Peter started his career with Libbey-Owens-Ford Co. Inc. (LOF, now Pilkington) in 1977 advancing through a series of technical positions working in the team that positioned LOF as a world leader in atmospheric pressure coating vapor deposition (APCVD) glass coatings.
Greg Knudson, VP of Sales and Marketing
Greg brings over 25 years of experience in C-level sales, marketing, and business development with manufacturing technology corporations selling advanced technology systems in North / South America, Europe and Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Thailand). Prior to Nextronex, Knudson was CEO of TecnoSun Solar USA, the North American Division of a German-based solar company focused on axis tracking systems.

