Meet the Board
Biographies
Andrew
CEO
Andrew Poor founded Midwest Agrivoltaic Systems in 2021 to unite Agriculture, Photovoltaics, and Solar Education for a shared sustainable future. An entrepreneur since 2001 and a college educator since 2011, he has worked with the Georgia Tech College system, Nortel Networks, Greenpeace, and Missouri’s Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology (MARET) center, where he taught alternative energy, solar technology, and environmental sustainability. His own education spans Alternative Energy (Crowder College), Finance (University of Arkansas), Marketing (Western Governors University), Environmental Sustainability (Stevenson University), and Technical Education (Central Missouri University).
Nicknamed the ‘Sultan of Survival’ by The New Pioneer in 2020, Andrew has built off-grid homes in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri along with Alaska using modern and traditional log construction methods. In his free time, he enjoys running his sawmill for wood projects, beekeeping, gardening, brewing mead, and foraging for wild mushrooms.
Tyler
Chief Operations Officer
Born and raised in Southwest Missouri, Tyler Lloyd has become a certified solar technician and consultant through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Tyler graduated cum laude at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri to obtain his degree in Alternative Energy with a preference of study in solar technologies. He has become proficient in using Aurora solar design software and is a FAA licensed drone pilot. Tyler is a perfectionist with a passion for helping others understand the numerous benefits associated with investing in solar energy. He has recently become coach of Crowder College's Esports team. In his free time, he enjoys flying drones and self-education in business.
Andrea
Food Science Director
Andrea Myers grew up in northern Missouri but has spent most of her adult life in Northwest
Arkansas. For 16 years she worked in the transportation industry as a maintenance and
department manager and is the owner of Granny Bill’s Bakery.
She returned to college to continue her education in food science where she was awarded an internship in product development with a local orchard. She received second place for the 50th anniversary product development competition at the University of Arkansas food science department.
Her education has taken her abroad to study food science in Austria, and she was awarded the outstanding master’s student in the food science department at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville Arkansas in 2021. Andrea completed her master’s degree in food science from the University of Arkansas where some of her work earned her the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2023 Outstanding Fruit Publication Award. She currently works as a Program Technician at the University of Arkansas assisting local farmers in developing value-added products using surplus produce.
When she is not working or educating herself, she loves the outdoors, social gatherings, and both creating and enjoying unique culinary experiences.
David
Marketing Consultant
David Hagler has been consulting for Midwest Agrivoltaic Systems since its infancy. David is currently working as an independent contractor selling steel supports and structures such as shops, barns, churches, homes, and etc. He has currently been in sales for over 15 years and still greatly enjoys his line of work. He defines marketing as an investment in future sales and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. In direct sales, he has accumulated many awards in his career. One of these awards being #1 in the world in sales for a company that is based in over 50 countries. When it comes to education he has a very diverse set of knowledge. He has studied everything from psychology, sociology, accounting, business math, and computer technology. Outside of his work life David enjoys spending time with his family, going on hikes, gardening, and listening to educational podcasts.
Paige
Technology and Inclusion Director
Paige Lundry graduated from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri
with a degree in Alternative Energy - Solar and has worked in the
solar industry for over two years. She is a certified solar technician
and is on the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.
Paige is currently the Technology and Inclusion Director at Midwest
Agrivoltaic Systems.
Paige is passionate about bringing more women into the STEM
industry.
Paige's motto is "I could dream, or I could do, and I prefer action."