Ascendant Facility Partners

06/19/2026

☀️ The sky's the limit when it comes to what's possible with solar.

Here's a look at the solar PV system at Danville Schools, where school leaders are already seeing the benefits of investing in their facilities and reducing long-term energy costs.

Whether you're managing a school district, city, county, or other public facility, AFP works alongside you every step of the way to identify opportunities, maximize savings, and deliver solutions that make sense for your community.

Interested in learning what's possible for your facilities? Reach out to Ryan Baker! We'd love to help.

06/18/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to Alec Golightly on earning his Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation!

The CEM is widely recognized as one of the premier certifications in the energy engineering field and represents a significant professional achievement.

We're proud of Alec's commitment to continuous learning and grateful to have his expertise on the AFP team. His dedication to helping our clients identify opportunities, improve performance, and maximize savings is what makes him such a valuable part of our organization.

Congratulations, Alec!

06/18/2026

⛳ Stewart-Stu Shunk and Ryan Baker spent some time this week at the Kentucky County Judge Executive Association Conference, connecting with county leaders from across Kentucky.

We're thankful for the chance to support the event and be part of the conversations happening around the future of our communities.

06/17/2026

From planning to progress. ✅

The Forest Hills Solar Project continues moving forward with demolition and rough grading now complete.

The next major milestone is set to begin as crews prepare for solar array installation.

A special thank you to our partners at Solar Energy Solutions, LLC as we continue working together to bring this project to life.

More updates coming soon!

06/16/2026

We're proud to support Career Connected Learning at Danville Schools!

At AFP, we believe investing in students is one of the best investments a community can make, and we're honored to join so many great local organizations in supporting this initiative.

We're excited to see the impact Career Connected Learning will have on Danville students in the years ahead.

We are tremendously grateful to our community partners who have sponsored Career Connected Learning, as well as other businesses that have stated an intent to donate. ⚓✨ These are the organizations that have contributed so far:

🔵Danville Rotary, $5,000
⚪Chick-Fil-A, Employability Skills Lab, $1,995
🔵Anonymous donation, $1,000
⚪Anonymous donation, VR lab
🔵Abound Credit Union, $2,000 for Career Lab for Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
⚪Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc., $5,000
🔵Doss and Horky, $1,795
⚪Ascendant Facility Partners, $5,000
🔵Farmers National Bank, Financial Literacy Lab, $1,995

Career Connected Learning is coming to the during the 2026-2027 school year. It combines hands-on career kit labs and adapted kits for students with disabilities, virtual reality opportunities made possible through an anonymous donor, internships, mentoring, work-based learning opportunities, and more.

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact [email protected]

06/15/2026

Every facility has a story, and we're proud to help schools, municipalities, healthcare systems, and businesses find practical solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and support their long-term goals.

We're grateful for the opportunity to serve communities throughout the region.

🚧 High utility bills? Aging facilities? There’s a smarter way forward. 💡

Ascendant Facility Partners helps schools, municipalities, healthcare systems, and businesses transform outdated infrastructure into cost-saving opportunities. From energy audits to turnkey facility improvements, their engineering-driven solutions are designed to deliver measurable results—not empty promises.

✅ Reduce operating costs
✅ Modernize your facilities
✅ Fund improvements through performance-based savings

No fluff. No guesswork. Just engineered solutions that work.

📍 21 SE 3rd St., Evansville, IN 47708
🌐 ascendantfacilitypartners.com

06/15/2026

🎥 Behind the scenes in Danville.

The AFP team recently had the opportunity to sit down with leaders from Danville Schools to discuss the district's completed facility improvement project and the impact it is having on students, staff, and the community.

A special thank you to Superintendent Ron Ballard, Assistant Superintendent Brian Gover, Director of Transportation and Facilities Ernest Dunn, and Senior Media Manager Olivia Mohr for sharing their perspectives and helping tell the story behind this project.

We also explored insights from the AFP team members Ryan Baker, Stewart Shunk, Russ Litsinger, and Steve Carter, who helped guide the project from concept to completion.

Projects like these are about more than infrastructure. They are about creating better learning environments, supporting school communities, and investing in the future.

We're excited to share the finished interviews soon. Stay tuned!

06/11/2026

The future of our schools starts with strong leadership. 🎓

This week, Stewart-Stu Shunk joined superintendents and education leaders from across Kentucky at the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing school districts today.

We're grateful for the chance to be part of these conversations and learn directly from the people working every day to serve Kentucky's students, teachers, and communities.

06/09/2026

🚀 What a great week at Camp Invention at West Washington School Corporation!

AFP was proud to sponsor this year's program and support a week full of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.

A huge thank you to the teachers, staff, and leadership at West Washington Schools for making this experience possible. From science experiments and engineering challenges to inventive thinking and teamwork, it was inspiring to see students engaged and excited to learn.

Thank you for allowing AFP to be a part of it, and congratulations on another successful Camp Invention!

06/08/2026

Last week, AFP team members Cole Patterson and Tyler Knisley attended the Ameren Illinois Market Development Initiative (MDI) Summer Internship Program Kickoff Event, connecting with interns and industry professionals from across the region.

Programs like this provide valuable opportunities for students and emerging professionals to gain hands-on experience, build industry connections, and explore careers in energy efficiency and clean energy.

AFP is proud to participate in initiatives that invest in workforce development and help strengthen the future of our industry.