Meet the Guys Behind the Panels

From spreadsheets to rooftops, these are the two guys building solar a different way in Michigan.

Preston Smith

Preston Smith - Michigan Solar founder with family in autumn field

Founding Parter

Preston leads from the heart. He’s the reason every call gets returned, every question gets answered, and every dollar is treated like it’s his own.

With a background in finance, law, and service, he’s obsessed with clarity and care — making sure every customer feels heard and never pushed.

Over 5 years helping Michigan families take control of their energy bills.

Sweet spots:

  • Veteran solar consultant with a background in finance and service

  • Helped dozens of West Michigan homeowners cut their DTE bills

  • Known for straight talk, clean installs, and dependable follow-up

“Love God, love your neighbor, farm photons.”

📞 (616) 219-0457

Jordan Vanderham

Founding Partner

Jordan Vanderham - West Michigan solar system engineer and co-founder of Michigan Solar

Jordan’s the technical mind making sure it all works. From layout to wiring, he’s been hands-on across West Michigan — double-checking every panel, every bolt, every line so your system runs right the first time.

His clients love how he simplifies the complex and keeps everything transparent.

Engineer and solar problem-solver — designing systems across West Michigan since 2019.

He’s laser-focused on ROI, product sourcing, and system reliability — making sure every install is rock solid and future-proof.

Sweet spots:

  • Background in engineering, product design, and renewable energy

  • Endorsed by 10+ for solar and 20+ for leadership on LinkedIn

  • Trusted for simplifying complex installs and staying involved after the work is done

📞 (616) 219-0457

“We started Michigan Solar to fix what the big solar companies messed up — the rushed jobs, the ghosting, the endless phone tag. We don’t knock on doors. We don’t outsource. We just do good work for good people.”

—Preston Smith & Jordan Vanderham, Founders