Meet the Panelists: 

Christian Groesbeck - Harvest Solar, Technical Sales

Christian is a lifelong Michigander with a focus on renewable energy to help preserve the mitten state. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan and has enjoyed a varied career across different industries, including automotive, medical device, and now renewables. He has been able to make a passion into a career working with Michigan wind and solar companies since 2020. At Harvest Solar, Christian is responsible for putting together project recommendations for commercial solar based on many factors including utility policy, energy consumption, physical space, grants/incentives, financial optimization, and more. 

David Coveyou - Coveyou Scenic Farm Market, Co-Owner

David Coveyou is a 5th generation farmer running the organic produce and flower farm Coveyou Scenic Farm Market near Petoskey. Besides a passion for healthy local product, David has a strong interest in the energy transition. He has used his electrical engineering degree to build a sustainable produce farm that uses geothermal to heat large greenhouse spaces and chill walk-in coolers. 

Tyler Glaze - Short’s Brewery, COO

Tyler, a native-Californian, joined the Quality Team at Short's Brewing as an intern in 2011. After getting the Short's quality lab beefed up, and completing the UC Davis Master Brewers Program, Tyler became a partner and Director of Quality at Short's in 2014. He officially became Short's Chief Operating Officer in 2019. Tyler earned his degrees from Northwestern Michigan College and Northern Michigan University. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence. Tyler resides in Traverse City with his lovely wife, son, and dog, and a fridge full of the current Pure Michigan seasonal beer offering from Short's.