About Us

DAMIAN X. LYN

SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Damian Lyn is the Managing Director leading the management and professional team and heading the company’s strategic alliance and initiative development program. In the past seven years he has lead over 200 projects in energy management audit, consulting and solution implementation. He has 27 years of experience in general management, finance, retail management, project management and business and technical consulting and has lead the growth of a successful retail presence into the JamPearl Group of Companies of which he is the Chief Executive Officer. The group includes: A.D. Tech (Retail and Point-of-Sale Systems and Services); JamPearl Engineering and Construction (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and General Construction); JamPearl Investments (Property Development and real estate Holdings); JamPearl Limited (Retail and Property Management) and APS Ltd.. He has consulted on, sponsored and lead business, construction and renewable energy projects in Jamaica, Trinidad, The Bahamas and Bermuda. Mr. Lyn holds a BSc. in Economics from McMaster University and pursued graduate studies at the Emile Woolf School of Accountancy in London, England. He also holds industry certifications including:

• Appalachian State University – Micro Hydro Design and Construction.
• University of Central Florida (FSEC) – Solar Water Heating Systems Certification.
• Appalachian State University – Southwest Wind power Certified Installer.
• University of Central Florida (FSEC) – Certified BP Solar PV Module Installer.
• University of Central Florida (FSEC) – Accreditation towards National PV Installer Certification.

Mr. Lyn is presently pursuing credentials as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and is an Executive Member of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association and is also a member of: the Jamaica Energy Council; The Association of Energy Engineers; The Jamaica Society of Energy Engineers and The Solar Energy Industries Association, USA. He is a contributing writer for the Caribbean Energy Information Systems Magazine.

Professional Memberships

• Jamaica Energy Council 2011 – Present
• Association of Energy Engineers 2009 – Present
• Jamaica Society of Energy Engineers 2009 – Present
• President of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association (JSEA) 2007 – 2010
• Solar Energy Industries Association, USA 2006 – Present
• Vice Chairman of Grove Park Strata Corporation 1996-1998
• Student Member of Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants,United Kingdom 1984-1987
• Student Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica 1984-1987
• Treasurer of the St.Catherine Wholesale Association

EDWARD R. JONES

SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Edward (Ed) Jones is APS’s Director of Projects team and specializes in the areas of Project Management, Business Process Engineering, Technical Service Delivery, Business Continuity Planning, Physical and Information Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning. His experience includes assignments across the US and the Caribbean where he has served organizations including: Unisys, Fujitsu-ICL, ADT Security and Honeywell in capacities of Director of Projects; Director of Operations; Director of Marketing and Sales; Project Consultant, Executive Security Consultant and Power Protection Engineer. He has 25 years of experience developing, planning and leading cross functional, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic business initiatives and projects. Ed holds a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of the West Indies along with several manufacturer, industry and professional certifications including: IT Project Management (Project+); Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Project Management Institute

KEVIN MARSTON

SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Kevin Marston is APS’s Technical Director and functions as chief engineer, director of training, research and development and installation. A passion for Photovoltaic systems and renewable energy lead him to Panama where he pursued training and began his career installing PV solutions in remote villages and towns of that country. Over time he developed the reputation for outstanding technical design, configuration and the ability to diagnose and correct virtually any system failure. He has lead the design and configuration of several firsts in PV systems design and implementation in the region including: the first 3-phase hybrid PV/GenSet system (Green Produce Farms, Jamaica) and the rehabilitation of the Vestas 225kW prototype Wind Turbine (Munroe College, Jamaica). He is a recognized technical authority in renewable energy systems and provides technical guidance and support to partners and affiliates across the region. Mr. Marston studied at the Luz Buena Training Institute, Panama and holds several industry and professional certifications including:

• Appalachian State University – Micro Hydro Design and Construction
• Xantrex Technology Training Institute – XW and CR Inverters
• Appalachian State University – Southwest Wind power Certified Installer.
• University of Central Florida (FSEC) – Accreditation towards National PV Installer Certification.
• Xantrex Technology Training Institute – Certification for Authorized Service Center
• University of the West Indies – Certificate in Alternative Energy and Energy Management
• Mr. Marston is a member of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association, USA.

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Jamaica Solar Energy Association (JSEA)
• Member of the Solar Energy Industries Association

BYRON WARD

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Participated in a special Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technical Assistance (EECTA) project issued by the Government of Jamaica, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) to document and analyze electrical consumption across thirty-six (36) Government institutions including full-scale detailed energy audits for the: Norman Manley International Airport, Jamaica Defence Force Up-Park Camp, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister, Bureau of Standards Jamaica and Civil Aviation Authority.

Byron Ward has served with APS for just less than one year and overseen and conducted in excess of fifty (50) energy consumption audits and renewable energy systems designs to-date. He holds a BA. in Production and Operations Management from the University of Technology and a Certificate in Alternative Energy from the University of the West Indies, Mona.

CLIFTON MCQUEEN

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Clifton McQueen is APS’ Supervisor for Electrical Installations. He is a grade one Licensed Electrician with Thirty Three (33) years experience. He is the senior Electrical installer for all electrical works

• Brenton Burgess
• E.K. Powell
• Alcoa Mineral
• Supervisor Real Estates (U.S.A.)