Renewables Expert Solomon Lee Van Meter Joins Bowman

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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd has appointed Solomon Lee “Solly” Van Meter as a Sr. Project Manager in Energy and Land Services. His role focuses on managing land acquisition and real estate issues related to renewable energy projects. Van Meter, a former consultant for Carolina Solar Energy and BP Wind Energy North America, brings significant expertise in community relations and project approvals. This addition aligns with Bowman’s strategy to enhance its renewable energy capabilities, especially in Kentucky, as the state shifts towards solar energy.

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• Appointment of Solly Van Meter strengthens Bowman’s renewable energy expertise.
• Van Meter's experience in solar and wind energy projects enhances company's service offerings.

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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman) is pleased to announce that Solomon Lee “Solly” Van Meter has joined Bowman as a Sr. Project Manager of Energy and Land Services. He will be responsible for managing land acquisition and other real estate matters on behalf of clients as well as community and governmental relations for renewable energy development projects.

“We are excited about growing our renewable energy practice with the addition of Solly and the renewable energy expertise that he brings,” said Spencer Francis, PE, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager. “He has been a trailblazer in the development of solar energy generation sites, particularly in Kentucky, as the Commonwealth moves away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy.”

Van Meter served as a consultant for the Carolina Solar Energy team, where his primary responsibilities included community and local government relations and project siting approval for several new solar generation developments in Kentucky – including the state’s first such facility.

As a consultant for BP Wind Energy North America, Inc., Van Meter negotiated wind lease, easements, and transmission right-of-way agreements and performed related title and due diligence field work on wind power projects in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, and Michigan.

“Bowman’s push further into renewable energy checks all the boxes for me. It gives me the ability to bring a broad array of services and support to the solar developer clients I was already working with and to work with exciting new clients, all while getting to be on a team with a bunch of really smart people,” said Van Meter. “I find that doing early-stage solar development work requires me to use a distillation of almost all of my prior professional experience, not only in wind and solar development, but also in law, business, real estate development, even going all the way back to my undergrad study in agriculture.”

Van Meter received his B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky, his M.B.A. from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, and his J.D. from Washington and Lee University’s School of Law. He began his new Bowman position last month.

About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman): Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is an established professional services firm delivering innovative engineering solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment. With over 800 employees and more than 30 offices throughout the United States, Bowman provides a variety of planning, engineering, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, geomatics, survey, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. On May 11, 2021, Bowman completed its $51.7 million initial public offering and began trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN. For more information, visit bowman.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Solomon Van Meter's appointment at Bowman Consulting Group?

Solomon Van Meter's role as Sr. Project Manager enhances Bowman's expertise in renewable energy, particularly in managing land acquisition and community relations for projects.

What experience does Solly Van Meter bring to Bowman Consulting Group?

Van Meter has significant experience in solar and wind energy projects, having worked with Carolina Solar Energy and BP Wind Energy North America.

What is Bowman's focus following Van Meter's appointment?

Following Van Meter's appointment, Bowman is focusing on expanding its renewable energy practice, particularly in solar development.

When did Solomon Van Meter start his position at Bowman Consulting Group?

Solomon Van Meter began his role at Bowman last month.

What was Bowman's initial public offering (IPO) amount?

Bowman's IPO was completed for $51.7 million, and the company trades under the symbol BWMN.