The Sun Pacific Solar Electric team is comprised of several licensed Journeyman Electricians, electrical contractors, and installers with specialized training such as the SunPower Corporation Advanced Level Installation and Design Training, the Outback Power Certification program, the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Board Certification, and marine electrical repairs. Our in-house certified electricians have over 60 years combined electrical experience and our sales team has over 10 years experience. All of our employees are local and take great pride in their work. Each plays a vital part in solarizing our community one house or building at a time, and their experience is key to our award winning track record and rave customer reviews.
Management
Cecilia “Ceci” Villaseñor Johnson
In the late 90’s Ceci successfully operated her own marine canvas sewing business. In 1996 she and her husband, Jay, completely remodeled their trimaran, equipping it with a solar array, a rarity at the time. From there on, they independently built custom solar systems for others for several years until founding Sun Pacific Solar Electric, Inc in 2007. Ceci started managing Operations, Business Development, and Public Relations, and then became President and CEO in 2015. She is certified by Women’s Economic Ventures, is certified as a Woman-Owned Woman-Operated Business by NWBOC, and has studied Business and Accounting extensively.
Wesly Johnson
Vice President. Wesly has been working for Sun Pacific Solar since 2008. He recently obtained his C-10 license and he has completed the Outback Power certification program, the LG battery certification, as well as other specialized certification programs. Wesly leads our battery back-up efforts with his extensive background in DC-Coupled, AC-Coupled, Grid-tied and Off-Grid battery systems. He graduated from the SBCC art program. Wesly is a fashion designer at Wesly Designs, a woodworker, photographer and avid sailor.
Solar and Electrical Consultant
Jay Johnson
Jay has over 40 years experience in the electrical trade. He has been designing and installing solar electrical systems since 1996.
Admin
Alan Johnson
Alan grew up in Santa Barbara and worked for Sun Pacific Solar from 2008 to 2014, returning back to our team in 2020. Alan’s background in solar installation and customer service, meet at the intersection of the needs of our crews and customers. Alan serves as a liaison between our teams and our customers, working in the office as our procurement manager.
Lainie David
Lainie is a Michigan native and graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelors’ degree in Journalism and Public Relations. In 2020, she relocated to Santa Barbara from Eugene, Oregon to join our office team. Lainie has maintained a passion for renewable energy and environmentally conscious living, in addition to bringing her experience in public relations, marketing, management, customer service, and e-commerce.
Sales
Blake Johnson
Blake has been a Santa Barbara resident for the past 10 years. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from UCSB, graduating in 1979. After a 10 year career as a consulting engineer in software sales, he relocated to Santa Barbara and opened a golf practice in Carpinteria. He is passionate about renewable energy, and his home was one of our first solar electrical installations. He was so impressed with the experience that he received with our installation, that he asked to join our team. We were inspired by his knowledge and excitement, and welcomed him into our solar family. He has been married for 30+ years to his lovely wife Ruth, with whom he has three wonderful grown children. He loves golf and traveling.
Electricians / Lead Installers
Steven Gratigny
Steven is originally from Modesto, CA but has lived in Santa Barbara for the last 6 years. He had 5 years of residential electrical experience before joining the Sun Pacific team. He is married and had a son in May 2019. Steven enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, cooking and riding motorcycles.
Installers
Makani Gale
Makani graduated from Santa Ynez Union High School and worked in construction for several years before joining us in June 2019. He is enrolled in the Electrician Trainee Program through WECA (Western Electrical Contractors Association). Makani grew up in Goleta and Hawaii where he was an avid surfer and enjoys being outside.
Andres Guadarrama
Nathan Sheridan
Carlos Castro
Canines
Peppacorn
Peppa is a one year old Australian Shepherd from the Oregon Coast. She loves getting belly rubs, going to Hendry’s Beach, and making friends with every human and canine she meets.
Emma
Another rescued Aussie. Although she has difficulty seeing and hearing, she navigates the world with a blissful vigor that we all find charming and refreshing. Easily the happiest creature on the planet, she’s sure to win you over while she enthusiastically recommends the efficiency and reliability of SunPower solar panels.
Copper
A rescued miniature Australian Shepherd who captivates everyone with his facial expressions and silly little gallop. Copper’s favorite panels are SunPower brand, and although he has difficulty installing them without thumbs, we have a great crew to help him out.