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    Christopher J Fernandes

    Christopher J Fernandes

    Founder of Vexidus Corporation, a renewable and clean energy, water, and wastewater utility service provider with a focus on the southwestern USA.

    Founder Florida Northern Arizona Univ...
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    Experience
    Vexidus
    Vexidus
    Founder
    Kohala Enterprises
    Kohala Enterprises
    Founder
    Haakeng
    Haakeng
    Founder
    Vexidus
    Vexidus
    CEO 2019 - Present (about 7 years)
    Fernandes Properties
    Fernandes Properties
    Chief Operations Officer 2012 - Present (about 14 years)
    Aon Hewitt
    Aon Hewitt
    Benefits Administration 2008 - 2011 (over 2 years)
    Founder
    Haakeng, Kohala Enterprises, Vexidus
    Employee
    Aon Hewitt, Fernandes Properties, Vexidus
    Investor
     
    Incubator
     
    Advisor
     
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
     
    Mentor
     
    Member
     
    Acquired
     
     
    Projects
    Stagecoach Solar Park (Proposed)
    3 MW proposed solar facility in northern Arizona.
    Project Developer · Will provide jobs and locally sourced power in Arizona.
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

    Created a vision and brought it to life. I was fueled by my passion for our rural communities and creating economic benefits which do not impact the rural landscape or lifestyle in the area which we work.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Human Resources Leadership Corporate Development Business Development
    Locations
    Arizona Colorado California New Mexico Nevada Delaware Utah Texas United Kingdom
     
    Q&A
    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    Secret Language of Leadership by Stephen Denning.

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Vacationing in Hawaii with my family.

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Don't be afraid to fail, for it is through our failures and learning that we grow stronger.

    What's your super power?

    Listening and observing. I learn and grow the best when doing both.

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    Email

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Creating something new and innovative out of ideas.

    What's an obstacle you've overcome?

    Being afraid to step out into the unknown in the business world.

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