Ernest, along with his father Emmett, founded Nevoa, Inc. in 2009. In addition to directing the day to day operations and managing all aspects of the business, Ernest developed strategic partnerships and raised capital to propel Nevoa to its present state of success. Prior to founding Nevoa, he was President of Emissions Technology Inc., a pollution control company for industrial equipment. Ernest has over 25 years experience in building businesses from the ground up in industries that include retail, renewable energy, pollution control systems and distribution. Ernest has a Bachelors in Business Management from Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia.