Your BayWa r.e. Americas Team
Experienced executives with a proven track record of driving results in renewable energy.
Meet our Executive Team
Years in Renewables: 11+
Geoff Fallon brings extensive experience in development, engineering, and project management to his role at BayWa r.e. Americas. As Interim CEO and COO, Geoff oversees project management, interconnection, engineering, procurement, and construction activities while driving operational efficiency across all company operations.
Previously, Geoff served as Vice President of Engineering and Project Management at Cypress Creek Renewables, where he managed EPC contracting and oversaw projects totaling over 1 GW with $1 billion in project costs. Geoff also held development roles at Cypress Creek and project management positions at Invenergy.
Before transitioning to renewable energy, Geoff spent nearly four years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managing construction projects in the Chicagoland area and Afghanistan.
Geoff holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University.
Years in Renewables: 14+
Patrick McConnell brings over 14 years of expertise in the renewable energy industry to his role as Chief Financial Officer at BayWa r.e. Americas. As CFO, Patrick oversees all financial operations, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, and structured finance, ensuring the company’s growth and stability in the rapidly evolving renewable energy market.
Before joining BayWa r.e. Americas, Patrick co-founded Lacuna Sustainable Investments, an investment fund focused on providing development capital for renewable energy platforms and portfolios. He also held key leadership positions at Cypress Creek Renewables, serving on the board and shaping its strategic direction. Earlier in his career, Patrick served as Vice President at Stonehenge Capital, where he co-founded its sister company, Heelstone Energy.
Patrick earned an MBA with a focus on Finance and Real Estate from the University of North Carolina and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia.
Years in Renewables: 4+
Alexandra serves as EVP and Head of People Experience at BayWa r.e., where she leads the regional people strategy across the Americas and champions company culture. She oversees conflict resolution, workplace investigations, employment law compliance, HR systems and process analysis, and performance management.
She began her career in Human Resources in the banking industry, where she held managerial and director-level roles. She later transitioned to the energy sector with Aegion Corporation before moving into the renewable energy space at BayWa r.e.
Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in U.S. History from the University of California, Berkeley. She is fluent in Spanish, which strengthens her leadership and her ability to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders across the Americas.
Years in Renewables: 13+
Carolina Núñez serves as Head of Legal & Compliance for the Americas region at BayWa r.e. She leads the legal department, providing strategic legal advice across all departments and projects from early-stage development through to completion. Carolina oversees contract negotiations and closings throughout the project lifecycle, including financing agreements, tax equity investments, EPC contracts, supply agreements, O&M agreements, and M&A transactions.
Carolina began her career in Spain with the corporate law firm Garrigues, where she negotiated finance structures, investment agreements, and private equity deals. She later served as General Counsel at Grupo Azvi, a company specializing in large infrastructure projects, where she also contributed to renewable energy developments across Spain, Eastern Europe, and Mexico.
Carolina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Administration, and Management from Pablo de Olavide University and a Master of Laws from Columbia Law School. She is a member of the State Bar of New York, registered as in-house counsel in California, and qualified to practice law in Spain. Carolina is an active mentor and advocate with Women in a Legal World, supporting aspiring female leaders in the legal industry.
Years in Renewables: 23+
Mike Danielson is the Executive Vice President, Commercial, at BayWa r.e. Americas. He leads the commercial team, focusing on offtake sourcing for existing projects and origination of new project opportunities. His team is responsible for PPA negotiations, identifying and analyzing new project locations, and conducting related data analytics.
Before joining BayWa r.e., Mike held senior leadership positions in commercial, trading, and finance in the competitive power sector. His experience includes serving as CFO for an Independent Power Producer (IPP) with 4.4 GW of generation. He also led successful power trading operations, negotiated power sales agreements nationwide, managed asset divestments and restructurings, and developed long-term revenue forecasting and hedging strategies for power plants in ISO and bilateral markets.
Mike earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a CFA charterholder.
Years in Renewables: 10+
Mike Stanton serves as Executive Vice President of Development at BayWa r.e. Americas. In this role, he leads solar project development across the United States, managing greenfield site origination, real estate transactions, site diligence, interconnection processes, and permitting activities. Mike and his team also cultivate strong relationships with project stakeholders, including landowners, permitting officials, utility interconnection teams, and diligence consultants.
Before joining BayWa r.e. Americas, Mike held development roles at NextEra Energy Resources, Cypress Creek Renewables, and Sun Tribe Development. Over the course of his career, he has led teams responsible for developing more than 10 GW of solar projects, spanning utility-scale and distributed generation projects nationwide.
Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from the College of Charleston.
Business Segment Leaders
Years in Renewables: 12+
Courtney is the Vice President of the Independent Power Producer (IPP) department at BayWa r.e., where she oversees the company’s solar and wind farms within the Americas.
Courtney began her career in accounting as a manager at Ernst&Young, where she audited public and private companies in the field of manufacturing, real estate, and technology. She later moved into consulting at NOW CFO, where she provided operational accounting and financial consulting services to various companies, including BayWa r.e. After six years as a consultant, she joined BayWa r.e. as Vice President of Finance for the Wind team, leading internal and external accounting, budgeting, treasury, risk management, tax equity, and financing.
Courney holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University. She is also a certified CPA in the State of California.
Years in Renewables: 40+
David Barnes brings more than four decades of renewable energy experience to his role as Managing Director and Executive Vice President of BayWa r.e. Operation Services LLC, which he joined in 2021. He is responsible for leading BayWa r.e.’s U.S. operations services business, with a focus on delivering high-performance asset management, operations, and maintenance solutions for customers.
Before joining BayWa r.e., David served as Executive Vice President of Oak Creek Energy and President of Oak Creek de México, where he oversaw project implementation, management, and operations. His prior leadership roles include serving as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Infigen Energy LLC, where he managed 1,700 MW of wind generation across 18 projects featuring GE, Siemens, MHI, Vestas, and Gamesa turbines. Earlier, as a director at Babcock & Brown, he built and led its wind asset management business, which later became Infigen Energy LLC.
David also held senior positions with Sterling Energy Management, Terranova Energy, and Garrad Hassan (now DNV). His responsibilities spanned independent consulting, due diligence, project operations oversight, and the establishment of wind operations and SCADA businesses in both the U.S. and Spain.
With deep expertise in project implementation and operations, David provides BayWa r.e. with a strong foundation in services and a proven track record of exceeding client expectations.
Years in Renewables: 18+
Mario Pani serves as Co-Managing Director for BayWa r.e.’s LATAM region, where he leads strategy and drives the company’s expansion across Latin America. His responsibilities include greenfield development, project acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and co-development of solar projects.
Mario entered the renewable energy industry with NuuPower, where he spearheaded the company’s U.S. expansion efforts. He later founded and presided over Amala, a firm dedicated to developing sustainable real estate in Mexico. Before transitioning to renewables, Mario held senior roles in the banking industry, managing investments and leading capital-raising initiatives.
Mario holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and an MBA from Boston University. He is fluent in Spanish and serves as a key liaison for BayWa r.e.’s activities in Latin America.
Years in Renewables: 18+
Raúl is the Co-Managing Director for the LATAM Region for BayWa r.e. In his role, he is responsible for the strategy and the expansion of BayWa r.e. to Latin America via greenfield development, project acquisition, strategic partnerships, and co-development of solar projects.
Raúl started his career in the renewable energy industry with Clipper Windpower, where he led the development of the wind pipeline, including the first permitted onshore wind project in Mexico. Before joining BayWa r.e., Raúl held managing roles at EDP Renewables, where he was responsible for the regional business strategy and project development for Mexico and the western United States.
Raúl holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA), Mexico City.