Clint Allen – Principal & Chief Executive Officer
Clint B. Allen is the Principal Owner and CEO of Energy One America which has been recognized as one of South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2012, 2014 and 2015, a SC Best Place to Work in 2015, and ABAA Award for excellence in 2015. His highly qualified team is responsible for over 100,000 successful spray foam installations in the east coast market alone. Clint is a trailblazer in the construction insulation and building envelope industry as well as a respected building materials industry executive
Uniquely qualified, Clint has focused his career on guiding organizational development, management revitalization, and product launch teams to proven, sustainable success. Immersing himself in demanding projects, Clint thrives in challenging, high-energy, and progressive environments. Fortunate to understand that success doesn’t happen in a bubble, Clint has never shied away from participating in peer to peer associations to leverage the most innovative industry minds out there today and all the while forming lifelong partnerships in success.
With a reputation for the judicious use of resources and as an intuitive business leader, Clint has spearheaded or founded various successful projects in addition to Energy One America that include:
– The Protective Coatings Group (Product Placement with CertainTeed, Inc.)
– Con-Air Industries (Product Placement with 3M Company)
– U.S. Home Protect (acquired by private equity)
– U.S. Pest (acquired by Terminix, Inc.)
Clint pursued a degree in economics at Princeton University and enjoys skiing, golf, and sportfishing and calls Charleston, South Carolina home.
Max Eckemoff – Chief Financial Officer
Max Eckemoff is the Chief Financial Officer of Energy One America. Max brings his background in corporate finance, entrepreneurship, mergers and acquisitions, management consulting, US GAAP, tax compliance and business intelligence to deliver continued excellence in financial modeling, analytics, reporting and stewardship. He is presently overseeing a distributed workforce of administrative professionals, preparing budgets and financing for our growth plans, managing due diligence and post-M&A integrations, and spearheading efforts to improve the quality and availability of data for the enterprise.
A first-generation immigrant from Russia, Max has taken to American culture with gusto, and greatly enjoys perfecting his skills at barbeque, long-distance marksmanship, competitive shooting and political debate. He is also a scuba diver and has a deep love of travel, exploration and immersion in other cultures. Max has not completely left his Russian heritage in the past; appreciating an occasional game of chess, cultivating a meticulous garden, and continuing a slow but steady progression as an amateur classical pianist with a focus on the works of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frédéric Chopin and Alexander Scriabin.
Max holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has passed the CPA exam and is presently working towards the Certified Management Accountant certification. Max is also pursuing further advancement in data engineering and visualization with Microsoft and Tableau as a power multiplier for his existing skillset, all the while reinforcing the mantra of continued improvement to his team and colleagues and ensuring that the organization will scale to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Seth Harris – Director of Operations
As Director of Operations at Energy One America, Seth Harris overseas the complete safety and technical programs for all of Energy One America’s installations. In his position, Seth has been instrumental in creating company-wide standardization by service line, further developing and revising the internal Advancement Training Manual for the installation staff and works daily to refine EOA’s industry leading operational principals.
A graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Seth is well versed in all areas of the construction industry. His unique experience as co-owner and operator of Melco Construction, a company that specialized in green and high energy efficiency residential building construction, has served him well. Since joining Energy One America in 2009 he has grown and elevated his position, becoming a dedicated and essential member of the executive team.
Seth holds the following certifications:
Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)
Air Barrier Association of America Quality Administrator (ABAA)
Home Energy Rater System (HERS)
Hazardous Waste Site Operations (OSHA 1910.120)
NCFI Diagnostic Analysis (polyurethane equipment and application techniques)
John Kish – Vice President of Commercial Sales
John Kish is the Vice President of Commercial Sales at Energy One America. In his current role at EOA, John is responsible for inspiring the sales team to meet and exceed growth projections. John enthusiastically networks with builders and contractors seeking building envelopes precisely designed, value engineered and efficiently and professionally installed. Spearheading action plans that connect the EOA sales team with commercial clients who are building, expanding, renovating or remediating a commercial, industrial, or government space drives John to understand, evaluate and adopt emerging products and technologies.
For over 35 years, John’s passion for healthier indoor environments, greater energy efficiencies, and more sustainable structures have contributed significantly to the building industry. Working closely with hundreds of builders, he has increased the operations and profitability of their projects by refining the products offered, engineering projects, and integrating state-of-the-art building technologies. He is committed to providing energy efficient and healthy buildings, homes, and workplaces through hands-on construction and diligent research into emerging technologies.
John built his career through relentlessly nurturing professional friendships and trusted business partners and team members over personal gain. That philosophy has served him well, John enjoys deep, steadfast relationships that have developed into strong business associations and accomplishments. To find success, John believes you must take time to form genuine, symbiotic partnerships that are mutually beneficial and consistently evolving.
Originally from Clifton, New Jersey, John is a graduate of Seton Hall University where he studied marketing. He currently resides in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina with his wife of 30 years, Denise and their two children. Much like his relationships in business, John’s relationship with God and his family transcends the superficial. Rather, they are deep and abundant.
Abe Nevarez – Market President, Texas
Abe Nevarez is the Market President for Texas Insulation, and Energy One America Regional Specialist. Abe has a passion for helping others reach their full potential. His desire to be a positive influence on everyone around him shows on a daily basis at Texas Insulation, where he oversees a dedicated group of men and women across sales and operations in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, and Austin.
Abe started his career in construction in early 2000, working for a local contactor in El Paso doing framing, insulation, and dry wall. He and his wife Ivette, who is an Operations Manager for Texas Insulation’s North Dallas branch, relocated to San Antonio in 2001 seeking better opportunities.
Abe found his calling at Key Insulation where he served for almost 16 years under 3 owners, working his way up from installer to Production Manager in just a few years. From 2005 to 2017, Abe was promoted many times, moving to Operations Manager, Director of Operations, Vice President, and finally General Manager, managing 100+ employees and helping the company grow from 3M to 17M in revenue.
From there Abe joined Best Insulation, where he was tasked with building a Dallas Division from the ground up. In just under 4 years, he grew the division to over 30 employees and 14 install crews running daily to keep up with sales. Abe joined Texas Insulation in 2021, and has quickly helped to grow the Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Houston markets, as well as overseeing the expansion to Austin with the acquisition of Healthy Solutions in Austin. Abe estimates he has managed over 20,000 successful installs in the Texas Market, and holds many certifications covering Spray Foam, Cellulose, BIBS, Fiberglass Batts/Blow, Spider, and Rockwool, as well as Forklift Certified Trainer, OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, SPFA Project Manager, HPIP Gold Level, and is a Certified Renovator.
In his free time, Abe enjoys fishing, swimming, off roading, racing, hunting, gardening, spending time with his wife and four kids, and taking care of their pets and farm animals.
Reid McCall – Marketing Director
A dynamic member of the Energy One America leadership Council, Reid McCall values harmony in business above all else. An instrumental part of the EOA team, Reid has participated in a 50X company growth rate during his 10 years as Marketing Director.
Additionally, Reid is the President and CEO of BUILD-Marketing, LLC, a growth consultancy that offers branding, web development, lead generation, and multimedia services. Reid pours his energy into creating sustainable business growth plans that make him, his business partners, his clients, and the customers prosperous.
A self-proclaimed creative thrill-seeker, Reid’s passion for others’ accomplishments in business is firmly rooted in his days as a surfer and soccer player. It was during this time he learned the value of calculated risk-taking and the importance of cohesive teamwork. A student of philosophy, English, art & design as well as technology, his well-rounded education and life experience equips him to address any business challenge.
A dedicated family man, Reid relishes time spent with his wife, Jenny and their two children. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys surfing, camping, classic motorcycles, and astrophotography.
