About Us

Managing Member / Chief Executive Officer

Matt Head is the Managing Member and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Solutions LLC, bringing more than a decade of engineering expertise and operational leadership across disaster response, mining, and construction sectors. Prior to founding Pinnacle Solutions, Matt spent 12 years in the oil and gas industry, advancing to Senior Subsea Engineer, where he developed a disciplined approach to safety, precision, and high-performance operations in complex offshore environments.

Under his leadership, Pinnacle Solutions has delivered large-scale debris removal, aggregate operations, and disaster recovery services following major wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding events. Matt is now leading the company’s strategic expansion into data center development and the supporting infrastructure required to sustain these projects, including housing, hospitality, storage, retail, and service facilities.

His leadership focuses on scalable operations, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution—positioning Pinnacle Solutions to deliver long-term value for investors, partners, and the communities it serves.

Minority Owner

Shasta Head is a devoted wife, proud mother of two, and loving grandmother whose life has always been grounded in faith, family, and a commitment to serving others. Before beginning her professional career, Shasta dedicated many years to raising her children as a stay-at-home mother while supporting her husband, Matt, during his career in the oilfield industry. Those years instilled in her a strong sense of resilience, adaptability, and an enduring appreciation for hard work and perseverance.

In 2017, Shasta became a Registered Nurse and has since built a career centered on compassion, integrity, and excellence in patient care. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, combining strong academic training with practical clinical experience. Her background in healthcare has strengthened her leadership abilities, critical thinking skills, and commitment to precision and accountability.

Beyond her clinical experience, Shasta brings valuable operational and financial management expertise. She has extensive hands-on experience managing business financials and overseeing office staff operations, including budgeting, payroll, accounts management, and administrative coordination. Her attention to detail and ability to balance financial oversight with team leadership helps ensure efficient operations and responsible business growth.

As Minority Owner of Pinnacle Solutions, LLC, Shasta brings together healthcare expertise, financial management experience, and real-world leadership to help guide the company’s operations and long-term vision. Her journey reflects determination, strength, and a passion for building organizations grounded in trust, accountability, and lasting impact.

Vice President of Development

Kent Lupton serves as Vice President of Development, bringing more than 23 years of executive construction and development leadership to the organization. With a background as a licensed general contractor, Kent has successfully led projects from concept through completion across residential, commercial, retail, and franchise platforms.

Throughout his career, Kent has partnered with nationally recognized brands, including The Goddard School, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Driven Brands, and Bashas’. His residential experience includes the development and construction of more than 1,500 tract homes. His expertise spans site selection, entitlement, preconstruction planning, budgeting, contractor oversight, and full-cycle project execution.

Kent is known for his ability to align development strategy with operational performance, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and built to scale. His leadership combines practical field experience with executive-level decision-making, making him a trusted partner for growth-focused organizations expanding in competitive markets.

Safety Director

Rene Varela serves as Safety Director for Pinnacle Solutions, bringing more than 27 years of experience across construction, mining, industrial operations, equipment management, workforce training, and environmental health and safety. His background combines executive safety leadership with extensive field experience, giving him a practical understanding of the risks employees and subcontractors face in demanding work environments.

Throughout his career, Rene has led safety programs for organizations including Komatsu North America, CORE Machinery, Sundt Construction, Freeport-McMoRan, Phelps Dodge, and multiple mining and industrial contractors. His safety initiatives have contributed to significant reductions in recordable incidents, including helping reduce TRIR from 4.8 to 0.9 within 14 months and supporting a new-hire safety program that reduced injuries by approximately 30 percent. He has also developed behavior-based safety programs, conducted workplace inspections and incident investigations, and managed compliance with OSHA, MSHA, ADOT, DOT, EPA, ANSI, and NFPA requirements.

Rene is an authorized OSHA instructor and an MSHA Part 46 and Part 48 instructor for surface and underground operations. He also holds extensive credentials in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, incident investigation, job safety analysis, emergency response, equipment operation, and First Aid, CPR, and AED instruction. As Safety Director, Rene is responsible for strengthening Pinnacle Solutions’ safety culture, developing and administering company-wide training programs, monitoring field performance, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring safety remains integrated into every phase of project planning and execution.