From Sanding Tabletops to Solar Rooftops - November-2022

A Solar Technical Trainer’s Hands-On Work at GAF Energy

Juan Chavez’s story and impact on the company highlights what’s possible when skilled professionals meet compelling products. Chavez is a solar technical trainer with an interesting background - from insurance sales to woodworking, before entering the realm of roofing and solar. It may seem like an unlikely path, but for Juan Chavez, it all makes perfect sense.

At GAF Energy, Chavez calls his job “rewarding” and full of perks. “I travel and connect with contractors and installers, and show them how to install the Timberline Solar™ Energy Shingle. It’s amazing because one, I get to meet a lot of people and interact with them,” says Chavez. “Two, I get to travel. And three, I get to work with this product that’s revolutionizing the industry.