Cris Arens: Cris is the founder of HarneTech LLC. Over the past twenty years, he has
successfully started and developed several technology companies focused on the logistics
industry. He has travelled to virtually all parts of the world during his business career;
HarneTech is well financed and growing fast. Cris is responsible for strategic planning and
operational management of the firm. For more information on Cris' background,
please click here.
Lauren Bombick: Lauren is responsible for coordinating HarneTech ‘s marketing and
promotional efforts. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing
HarneTech's marketing initiatives including industry forums, HarneTech events, tradeshows,
promotional, public relations and advertising. Prior to joining HarneTech Lauren led the market
research team and organized all company sponsored events for a start-up in the medical device
arena. Lauren is a graduate from the University of Iowa.
Alexander Cameron: Alex focuses on local governments and real estate development in the
Chicago area. He has worked in the planning department of a local municipality, and brings that
experience to our government, park district and library customers. He has developed
sustainability plans and worked on long-term development strategy; and advises our clients in
these areas. He is knowledgeable about funding opportunities for local municipalities. Alex
received his B.A. in political science from Indiana University.
Rich Goulet: Rich brings a depth of experience in the commercial HVAC and building
operations space. He has over 25 years experience working in the existing building market. His
experience runs the gamut from small computer room units to some of the largest low
temperature applications in the Chicago metro area. Rich is a LEED Acredited Professional and
a member of ASHRAE. He is one of the co-founders of the Fox Valley chapter of the USGBC
Chicago Chapter and has served as co-chair of the chapter. For more information on Rich's
background, please click here.
Mike Putz: Mike is responsible for leading HarneTech's financial investment strategy and
financial operations. Mike has over 20 years of experience in banking with St. Paul Federal Bank
(now Charter One Bank) and more recently at LaSalle Bank N.A. (now Bank of America). He
works with our product and financing partners to provide HarneTech customers with the best
possible terms. Mike received his finance degree from Northern Illinois University and his M.B.A.
from Loyola University. For more information on Mike's background, please click here.
Chuck VonDrehle: Chuck has years of experience in solar site design, and project
management of Solar Systems. He spent the last three years managing the installations of Solar
PV systems in California for Borrego Solar. Prior to that he worked as a environmental project
manager here in the Chicago area. He is a member of Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)
and holds a BA in Business Management for Governors State University.
Tim Warren: Tim leads HarneTech's Solar Team which includes solar system
designs, product sales and project development. His responsibilities include delivering
renewable energy solutions to clients in the logistics space, as well as managing relationships
with engineers, architects, and contractors. Tim is a US Green Building Council Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Tim is a graduate from
Judson University in Elgin, IL with a degree in Sustainable Architecture. For more on Tim's
background, please click here.
