Meet the Team: Industry Experts
OUR EXECUTIVES
Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Peterson
Kelly Peterson has a varied background in construction, financial services, and recycling. He has managed large-scale projects, worked as a financial consultant, and owned a recycling business where he significantly grew revenues. Kelly has worked on large-scale renewable energy initiatives, including landfill gas-to-energy and biowaste projects in Costa Rica.
Chief Acquisition Officer
Justin Jacobs
Justin Jacobs is a seasoned real estate developer and oil and gas industry expert. A former Marine Corps officer, he brings leadership, discipline, and strategic vision to every project. Justin has a proven track record of developing and managing timberlands, farms, and diverse properties across the United States, working with hundreds of thousands of acres of land. His deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience make him a trusted leader in project acquisition, management, and development.
Chief Development Officer
Shane Peterson
Shane Peterson has 31 years of experience in commercial and residential construction. His roles include business ownership, sales, project management, accounting and estimating. He is currently serving as President and CEO at Amity Homes and PeteCo Construction, and manages all daily operations. Shane is a serial entrepreneur, with multiple businesses in Costa Rica as well.
Chief Operating Officer
Spencer Taylor
Spencer Taylor has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, including roles in sales, project management, and scrap recovery. He played a management role in the demolition of the former U.S. Steel plant in Vineyard, Utah, overseeing the processing and shipping of steel and other materials. Currently serving as President and COO at ADEP Precision Contracting, Spencer manages daily operations and supports project managers across multiple sites.
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Jacobs
Thomas Jacobs is a seasoned business strategist with over a decade of experience in finance, operations, and scaling businesses. With a BSM and a Masters of Finance from Tulane University, he launched his career in private equity before managing multi-million dollar international contracts as a country manager in Equatorial Guinea. As co-founder and COO of a company that grew to $50MM in annual revenue in two years, he oversaw $1MM weekly budgets and 500 employees. Before joining Nova, Thomas led JLink Strategies, consulting businesses on AI and global market optimization. His leadership consistently delivers significant ROI and operational excellence.