For two decades, I have been supporting small teams who aim to make large impacts doing good work. Those teams were small because our focus was ahead of industry and most consumers. As such, adding value and getting things done required wearing many hats, learning on the job and preparing to pivot. Although I’ve worn quite a few hats, supporting the team and creating positive energy within the organization is my goal.
Energy and Real Estate Development
My first solar assessment was in 2002. Since then, I have been on teams working to develop projects using a variety of technologies with numerous applications. Please explore my Projects portfolio page for a sampling of these initiatives.
- Technology, market strategy and financial assessments
- Resource, land use and feasibility development
- Site acquisition valuation and permitting management
- Financing structures, economic development projections and contract negotiations
- Engineering, architect and contractor negotiation and management
- Design + Build experience
Business Development
I enjoy the hunt for win-win deals and regenerative farming opportunities.
- Quantitative and qualitative market and product research
- Marketing, sales, partnership and strategy development
- Account and customer relationship management
- Self-accountable, performance monitoring and evaluation
Communications
I have been sharing the story of Sustainability for decades; distilling the complex into simple terms, analogies and visuals. We all know a picture is worth a thousand words, but when structuring deals, documenting processes or identifying the flow of resources, it’s even more valuable.
- Ecosystems: climate, energy, finance, transportation, food systems, lifestyle
- Strategy guided by empathy, psychology, sociology and data
- Outreach through inclusive community, stakeholder and individual engagement
- Brand support with well crafted authentic websites, messaging and social media
Design
As an analytical creative, I bring new ideas to the table. Whether it’s a climate crisis, brand strategy, organizational process, lifestyle product or empowering individuals to reduce their extraction dependence, there’s always a better way.
- Sustainable design related to active and passive energy, green buildings, permaculture, food systems, transportation and lifestyle
- Collaborative, open and humble
- Ideation, solutions and process focused
- SketchUp, Visio, Lucid Charts, Mural, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite and plenty of power tools
Insights
When not focused on the task at hand, I enjoy content from a steady stream of industry influencers.
- Podcasts – SunCast, Carbon Copy, Catalyst, The Energy Show, The Energy Gang, The Interchange, Making Sense, How I Raised It, The Engage Podcast, Vertical Farming, etc…
- YouTube – Undecided with Matt Ferrell, The Build Show, Electrician U, The Engineering Mindset
- Recent Books – The Grid, Strategic Doing, The Speed of Trust, The Science of Energy, What Customers Crave, How to Have Impossible Conversations
Phil worked for me as a limited term contractor for over a year and a half helping to establish the foundation for our construction project communications process. I appreciated his out of the box thinking, customer focus and ability to navigate a lot of ambiguity. I could always count on Phil to dive into a complex problem and work hard to find an innovative solution.
The work Phil performed was high quality and valuable to my team; I was sad when his contract ended.
If I ever have additional work that fits his skill set I would definitely look to rehiring him.
Brandi ChristieManager Project Controls 
I had the pleasure of working with Philip for a number of years at RealCom and then as a part of our renewable energy subsidiary, Real Energy Solutions. We worked closely together trying to pioneer renewable energy in both commercial as well as the wireless communications industry.
Working with Philip was a pleasure. He is creative, smart and passionate about his work. He has great character and I valued his insights and opinions on how to approach business. If you are looking for a creative mind and a man of great integrity, I highly recommend Philip.
Rod HansonCEO 
It is my pleasure to recommend Philip Krain as a supervisor, mentor, project manager and team member. Philip is highly respected by all those he works with and is a source of great energy, drive and inspiration. He is a natural teacher and his optimism is contagious. His analytic problem solving skills support projects and help to navigate the most challenging road blocks. Philip is thoughtful in his work and is skilled in synthesis, disseminating the most valuable information to his team. Philip's risk management skills revealed themselves time and time again, as he foresaw potential problems and laid groundwork for their resolution. He is a joy to work with and comes with a rich breadth of experience and knowledge to support his passions. He brings clarity and detail management to projects, instilling confidence in his team members. I hope that we have the chance to work together again in the future.
Teagan WaldenProject Coordinator 
It was my privilege to serve with Philip in 2012-2013 managing a business accelerator for environmental innovation ventures [Cleantech Open Northwest], and have since enjoyed continued contact.
I met Philip when he was working with an alt-energy company developing a business plan and go-to-market strategy. In the incubator he counseled a variety of tech and service startups. He has since worked to successfully source and develop a naturopathic based wellness center on a very modest budget. This shows me that he has the acumen to master a wide range of customer and development models. He tirelessly ran a lot of numbers on each of those, with far more agility than I, handling a broad range of investment and financing from real estate to energy to angels.
John MartinRegional Director 
Throughout his time at Agroplast, we collaborated on various projects and I have been impressed by his dedication and care which goes into his product. Philip strives to become an expert within the areas he researches which shows during conversation and presentations. In a very short period of time, he became proficient in the intricacies of three local industries. But more importantly, he has created materials which have distilled a very complex process into clear value propositions for our stakeholders.
Jakob Steen JensenChairman 
Philip Krain, through his firm Global Homestead, has contributed essential expertise in project pro-forma analysis, financial and economic modeling, and knowledge of project financial parameters. His experience in energy project development has contributed successfully to several projects completed just in 2015. We anticipate continuing to utilize his skills in 2016. He has had substantial client contact and establishes a productive rapport with clients, who appreciate his knowledge, ability to communicate analytical results, and analyze in real time in webcasts and meetings. It has been a pleasure to work with Philip and recommend him for other similar project work.
Anne DonnellySenior Energy Advisor 
Phil is a friendly, capable, and smart guy with a passion for renewables and the competence to match. When I came in to RES he was basically a one-man-show when it came to all of the data management and analysis there, keeping track of incentive programs and local requirements for a dizzying number of sites and working to improve how that data was applied to financial models and project pitches. Great guy, good friend to this day, and would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Matt DrakeAssociate Developer
Philip was a pleasure to work for. He has great listening skills and quickly understands new intangible ideas. Philip could apply his broad industry knowledge to understand and help work towards risk solutions in an efficient manner. He enjoys learning new things and is great fun to work with.
Susan BrodahlVice President 
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