John Carey

John Carey is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ovanova, a mission-driven company helping causes and organizations raise funds by raising awareness of solar energy. With over 18 years of experience spanning direct sales, team leadership, and solar industry innovation, John has built expertise in every stage of solar deployment—from lead generation and design to installation, monitoring, and advanced storage integration. Since launching Ovanova in 2015, he has worked to connect communities, nonprofits, and supporters with renewable energy solutions that generate both environmental and financial impact.

Before founding Ovanova, John spent the first decade of his career in high-performance sales leadership roles, including District Sales Manager at Southwestern Advantage and Business Owner with Family Heritage Life Insurance. His work in the solar sector has involved forging strong manufacturer partnerships, optimizing processes, and training teams to deliver best-in-class renewable energy projects. Driven by the belief that adding value to others is the ultimate measure of success, John continues to lead Ovanova in its mission to make solar energy adoption a powerful tool for positive change.

CEO of Ovanova