Our Team

Jeff Chapman
Field Technician

Jeff first learned about wind energy while attending grammar school when an old wind-powered gristmill in his home town of Fairfield, Connecticut was renovated. The blades of the windmill were never installed, but Jeff’s interest in wind energy was ignited by the project.

With more than two decades in the commercial and residential building trades, Jeff brings seasoned design and building experience to Earth Turbines.

Jeff enjoys living the country life in Huntington with his wife where they spend time outdoors and maintaining their home. During the winter months, Jeff can be found backcountry skiing through the woods of Vermont (and stoking his woodstove). In the summer, Jeff enjoys hiking, mountain biking and sailing on Lake Champlain.

Before joining Earth Turbines, Jeff worked for Renaissance Builders as a general carpenter specializing in building high-end custom homes. Prior to that Jeff worked as an installer for two different companies that produced interior store fixtures. One assignment had him on the road for up to a month at a time installing kiosks at various branches of NationsBank. On another, he led a small crew putting in the shelving and other components of Discovery Channel stores. Both of these assignments required him to be a good communicator and find creative solutions to various unforeseen problems.

Jeff has previously performed field work for Earth Turbines, and is very excited to now be a permanent part of the team. His wife, Julia Austin, has been with NRG Systems for more than 15 years. They are now very happy to further their mission of reducing their impact on the earth by commuting to work together.