SunCommon Names Returning Operations Leader COO
Vermont solar operators should note that the state's solar provider is putting a leader who previously built its operations team in charge of day-to-day delivery.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People
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SunCommon, Vermont's solar provider, has appointed Jarred Cobb as its Chief Operating Officer. Cobb is returning to the company after a previous stint as Director of Operations starting in 2017, and most recently served as General Manager of Catamount Solar.
Why it matters
Operations leadership at a solar installer bears directly on crew scaling, project delivery, and installation capacity for businesses that work in or depend on the Vermont solar market. Returning to a company with an existing operations build-out means continuity in how that build-out is run.
The appointment is an executive personnel move, and no financial or headcount figures were released. Cobb's record includes helping hire SunCommon's first crews and build its operations team during his earlier tenure starting in 2017.
The players
SunCommon
SunCommon is a Vermont solar provider and Certified B Corp that installs residential and commercial solar systems across the state.
Jarred Cobb
Jarred Cobb is an operations executive who previously led SunCommon's operations team and most recently served as General Manager of Catamount Solar.
The details
Cobb previously served as SunCommon's Director of Operations beginning in 2017, when he helped hire the company's first installation crews and build out its operations team. He later moved to General Manager of Catamount Solar before returning to SunCommon as Chief Operating Officer. The company, a Certified B Corp, announced the appointment on November 2, 2026.
Timeline
2017: Cobb begins his first stint as SunCommon's Director of Operations.
November 2, 2026: SunCommon announces Cobb as Chief Operating Officer.
Market Landscape
Vermont's solar installation market is served by installers that rely on operations leaders to scale crews and project pipelines. SunCommon's return to a leader who previously built its operations team places an established institutional builder in charge of that function.
Vermont operators in solar installation should note the operations leadership change at SunCommon when evaluating installer partners or subcontract capacity. Businesses that depend on SunCommon's scheduling and crew availability may want to watch how the new COO structures operations.
The takeaway
Track how SunCommon's operations capacity develops under its new COO, particularly crew scheduling and project throughput across Vermont. Businesses that rely on SunCommon for installation or referrals should treat operations continuity as a factor in their next vendor review.
Further reading
For more on executive moves across the state's business community, see People coverage on We are Main Street.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vermont Business Magazine.
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