Drew Rogerson

Senior Project Developer

Give us a brief overview of your role.

I am the Senior Project Developer in New York, leading our NY solar development efforts. We have quite an extensive pipeline and I deal mainly with moving projects forward to NTP, through working with landowners, liaising with local governments to acquire permits, and everything in between.

What is the most memorable moment you have had working for GSI?

My most memorable moment has been visiting our under-construction Martin & Horning sites in Penn Yan, NY. I was able to meet the landowners who are great people to work with and it was awesome to see how much progress our engineering & construction teams have made so quickly.

What led you to a career in Project development and coordination, and what have you found rewarding from working in the renewables sector?

I’ve aways been passionate about the environment and conservation of nature since I was a kid. It started by me spending time around and being interested in the ocean. It always frustrated me when I’d see trash at the beach, which drove me to want to make an impact and developed my interest in finding a career in the environmental space. Before I began working, I studied Energy Business and Finance at Penn State. After school, I dove right into the energy industry, doing solar engineering and consulting, as well as solar + wind project development before joining the GSI team in 2024.

Tell us one interesting fact about yourself that your colleagues might not know.

I’ve been a competitive water polo player for most of my life. I played since I was 12 years old, won a state championship in high school and continued for all 4 years at Penn State, which I was the team captain for 2.

How do you spend your time outside of work?

I really enjoy doing CrossFit, and I’m also a big surfer and snowboarder. It can be tough to surf in the city, but when the waves are good, I’ll pack up my surfboard and wetsuit and get on the train to the beaches in Queens or Long Beach. I also usually try to do a couple of snowboard trips per year. This year I plan on going to Jackson Hole and Utah. On the days I’m just sticking around the city, I love spending time with my dog, Koda.

What is one thing you’d like to cross off your bucket list?

I’d Love to learn how to properly sail a boat. I took sailing lessons as a kid, but I think it would be amazing to take a sailing trip in the future.

Rapid Fire Favorites

  • Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Book: Dune by Frank Herbert
  • Musician: Led Zeppelin
  • Restaurant (City): The Four Horsemen (Brooklyn)
  • Food: Philly Cheesesteak
  • Sports Team:NY Giants
  • City: Ericeira, Portugal