About Us

John Kivlin – Founder

John Kivlin is a founder and board member of Convergence Energy. He currently consults on the technical strategy of the firm’s complex client engagements.

Prior to founding Convergence Energy, LLC, Mr. Kivlin worked for Motorola Corporation. At Motorola, John was Senior Director of Supply Chain Information Technology focused on deploying systems and tools to support Motorola’s quality initiatives from 2005-2007. Prior to that, Mr. Kivlin served as Senior Director & Managing Director of the Manufacturing Systems Software Business Unit of the Global Software Group within Motorola, and as Senior Director and General Manager of Motorola Ltd’s EasterInch Scotland Cellular Manufacturing plant. John was also a Manufacturing Engineering Lead following his graduation from the University of Wisconsin.

Mr. Kivlin serves on the board of the Lake Geneva Yacht Club. He is a member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County.

Peter Kivlin – Vice President

Peter Kivlin is a Vice President of Convergence Energy, in charge of the firm’s Colorado operations. Mr. Kivlin leads client engagements, with a focus on client objectives, team management and incentive capture.

Prior to that he was been the lead developer on Bear Creek Lofts, a condominium and commercial project in Telluride. He was also the developer’s representative on the construction and sales of Heritage Crossing at the Gondola, in Mountain Village, Colorado.

With a strong background in the life sciences, chemistry and analytical processes, Mr. Kivlin started his career in sales and marketing. Beginning in the automotive industry and progressing to the utility industry, he moved to the commercial printing sector where he spent 20 years working on large scale projects.

Steve Johnson – Vice President of Business Development

Steve Johnson has 30 years experience in sales and business development and was most recently a founding partner of TargetCast Networks, Inc., a venture capital funded, out-of-home media start-up located San Ramon, CA. Steve helped shape the company’s go-to-market strategy based on his years of experience in the burgeoning out-of-home and alternative advertising industry, in which he was an original and key player.

Prior to co-founding TargetCast Networks, Steve was VP Sales and Account Manager for Premier Retail Networks (PRN), a company with satellite-delivered content broadcast at America’s largest retailers – Wal-Mart, Sears, and Best Buy. Steve’s success over the years can be attributed to his passion for his customers, clients, and business relationships. Steve gives nothing less than exceptional service and a unique and memorable experience to all who deal with him and is thrilled to transition into the solar industry.

Jim Miller – Vice President of Operations

Prior to joining Convergence Energy, LLC, Jim worked for Motorola Corporation. At Motorola Mobile Devices, Jim was a Section Engineering Manager of New Product Development where he led a team of hardware engineers focused on developing and bringing to market cutting edge cellular products for the North American market. Prior to that Jim was Section Engineering Manager of ODM New Product Development where he led a team of international engineers, designing, manufacturing, and launching cellular handsets to the Americas. He also was Lead Test Engineer for North America Manufacturing where he managed a team of test engineers responsible for the manufacturing and testing of cellular handsets. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

He is a member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, IEEE, and PMI. He is an active member in the Long Lake Yacht Club and enjoys winter sports.