Option One Solar

Established in 1970.

Our founding began in the Aerospace industry, where our founder Jerry Thomas worked on fighter jet electronics while serving in the United States Air Force. After completing his military service he was recruited into the Apollo Space Program where he became an electrical supervisor on the Apollo Space Command Module and Service Vehicles. Jerry subsequently spent 25 years with the City of Pasadena in the roles of Chief Electrician and Chief Electrical Inspector. Later, he served another 17 years with Edison Testing Laboratories before leaving the public sector to focus solely on Option One Solar. Since the beginning, we have demanded excellence. We continue to incorporate "space program standards" into all of our solar projects and only use the best products, tools, and techniques to ensure the highest quality possible. To maintain the high standard reputation we are known for, we never cut corners and proudly stand by every project we complete.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Jerry T.

Business Owner

Jerry Thomas: Founder & Partner
Experience includes:
* 2013 - Present: Partner and Officer of Option One Corporation
* 1970 - 2015: Owner of J & L Electric - C10 Electrical Contractor
* 1998 - 2015: Edison Testing Laboratories, ETL, Field Inspector
* 1996-1998: Senior Electrical Inspector, City of Santa Monica
* 1980-1995: Senior Electrical Inspector, City of Pasadena
* 1970-1980: Chief Electrician, City of Pasadena
* 1969-1970: Emergency Generator Specialist for Detroit Diesel
* 1964-1969: North American Rockwell, Space Division. Electronics and Electrical supervisor on Apollo Space Command and service vehicles
* 1961-1964: United States Air Force, Aircraft and Missile Electronics
Professional Credentials:
* C10 Electrical Contractor, Licensed in California
* ICBO Certified  (International Conference of Building Officials)
* 1990: Chairman of the Bonding and Grounding Committee for International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) (SWS)