Justin Upchurch

Justin Upchurch has spent more than 15 years building relationships and growing business across utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and EPC contracting. As Business Development Director for Flintco Renewable Energy, he leads business development and preconstruction efforts, working closely with developers to navigate complex projects, reduce risks, and make informed decisions from early development through construction.

He began his renewable energy career in 2011 at a solar racking manufacturer, where he advanced to Vice President of Sales and helped grow annual revenue fivefold. He later held business development and leadership roles with several renewable energy companies, helping deploy more than 5 gigawatts of renewable energy projects throughout his career. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Touro University California.

Guided by a servant leadership philosophy, Justin believes successful projects begin with strong relationships, open communication, and early collaboration. He brings together expertise across development, engineering, preconstruction, and operations to anticipate challenges, align expectations, and create greater project certainty. For Justin, business development is about more than securing projects. It’s about earning trust, helping clients make better decisions, and building relationships that extend well beyond the contract

“Healthy planet, healthy people” sums up Justin’s passion for renewable energy and personal wellness. Raised in the small Northern California town of Loma Rica, he enjoys an active lifestyle and spends much of his free time trail running in the Sierra Nevada mountains. He also enjoys Spartan races, yoga, and group fitness activities.