Jonathan Port is the founder and CEO of PermaCity, a leading solar energy design company that designs, constructs and installs photovoltaic energy systems for commercial, governmental and residential customers. Mr. Port sees himself as a sustainable designer and planner on a mission to accelerate the pace of society's transformation from harmful fossil fuels to a green energy future. His firm's proprietary product, the solar strap system, is helping clients save money, energy and the planet.

Prior to founding PermaCity, Mr. Port was CEO of a multi-million dollar independent green utility provider. He has also served as vice president for a retail real estate development company and as an associate consultant on the planning staff of Economics Research Associates where he worked on the California High Speed Rail feasibility study.