Colin Kummerfeldt
Development Manager, Apex Clean Energy
Colin Kummerfeldt leads Apex’s on-the-ground development efforts for projects in Michigan, working with landowners and the broader community to answer their questions, manage project studies, and make Carland Wind a reality. Colin was born and raised in Howell, Michigan and attended Howell High School prior to attending Western Michigan University, where he earned a degree in Political Science focused on American Public Policy.
Prior to joining the Apex team, Colin worked in Michigan’s State Senate as a scheduler and special events organizer for one of Michigan’s thirty-eight senators. He also has experience with local townships through job shadowing with a local assessor’s office. Colin will work with landowners, local supporters, and community stakeholders to help answer questions and inform members of the community about the project.
Jack Elsnes
Public Engagement Manager, Apex Clean Energy
Leading Apex’s Public Engagement Team, Jack Elsnes assists the development of Carland Wind by meeting with local stakeholders to answer questions pertaining to community benefits. He supports the development of Carland Wind by answering questions from landowners and the general public alike.
Jack's background is in nonprofit development and organizing. He is passionate about wind and the economic benefits that it brings to communities. Jack understands how difficult permitting projects like this can be on a community. His goal is to work with located elected leaders by providing transparency and knowledge. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and 5 dogs.
Erynn McKay
Michigan Field Organizer, Apex Clean Energy
Erynn McKay works as a Field Organizer with a focus on Apex Clean Energy’s solar projects throughout Michigan. Erynn was raised in Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, where she earned a degree in Political Science focused on Global and International Studies. Following graduation, Erynn worked in mortgage underwriting. She began her organizing career on the west side of the state in Kalamazoo with the Census Bureau in 2020, where she was a Field Supervisor for Kalamazoo County. Prior to joining Apex, Erynn worked as a Regional Organizing Lead for issue-focused campaigns in Michigan and Georgia. Erynn is based north of Detroit and will be working in project communities with supporters, community members, developers, and landowners.
Russell S. Shinevar
Russell S. Shinevar works as a land agent for the Kalamink Wind project, where he initiates and conducts meetings with local landowners about the opportunities and benefits the project can bring to local farmers, landowners, and their community. Russell has nearly 40 years of experience securing energy acquisitions and is also an expert at examining and interpreting real property title. He manages Amboy Land Co., LLC located in Lansing, Michigan. Russell works under a strict code of ethics and takes a lot of pride in his representation as a Certified Professional Landman.