Bernie Stanley 

President

Bernie Stanley is a native of Henrico County, Virginia with family roots in Western Hanover around Stanley’s Store. He attended Hermitage High School, VCU (Richmond, VA), Bridgewater College (Bridgewater, VA), the University of Barcelona (Spain), and graduated from VCU in 1994 with a liberal arts degree majoring in Political Science and Spanish. He was a real estate agent from 1994 to 1999.

Taking advantage of his ability to speak Spanish, he also spent several years teaching it in Henrico and Hanover County schools. He also bought and sold foreclosed properties for several years until 1999 when he started his construction business, South Anna Properties, LLC. Restoration of historic properties, new homes, and additions was the focus of his business until 2007 when solar energy caught his eye. Bernie spent 17 years as the owner operator of Shockoe Solar. In 2020, he founded Shockoe Energy to develop better battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Bernie served his Hanover community as a member of the Farrington Volunteer Fire Department from 2001-2006 and served as a field team member and leader of Piedmont Search and Rescue from 2007-2009. He earned his 50 ton Merchant Mariner Credential (Captain’s License) in 2014 and enjoys boating with his family and friends in the Chesapeake Bay. Bernie lives in Ashland on the South Anna River and spends most weekends on his boat in Gloucester Point, Virginia.

Luke Stanley

Vice President

A life long resident of Ashland, Virginia, Luke started working in the solar business at age 15. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and Hanover Center for Trades and Technology in 2022.

As an accomplished self-learner, he rapidly acquired the skills necessary to become a seasoned solar installer. After installing and servicing battery systems for 6 years, he became an integral part of Shockoe Energy.

Luke enjoys playing guitar, boating, and working out at the gym.

Jackson Heath

Director of Operations

Jackson Heath is a proud member of Shockoe’s team since 2022. Jackson’s dedication and work ethic are only surpassed by his positive attitude and willingness to work through challenges. Jackson loves the gym and has always been very athletic.

Brytni Hague

Office Manager / Logistics Manager

Brytni is a born and raised Ashland girl. As our newest member of the team, she comes to us with over 13 years of senior administrative, AP/AR and accounting experience. She has taken immense interest in solar and has learned a great deal about the industry in her time with us. As our Operations Manager, you’ll find her in the details of every step of the way, from start to finish of each project.

In her spare time she enjoys capturing love and light through the lens of her camera, as she owns her own photography business as well. She is a true animal lover; a trait deeply engraved and inherited from her mother. She is a founding member of her church, with her faith being the most essential and important thing to her.