Meet The Team

Management

Klaus Hasbo CEO

Klaus Hasbo brings a wealth of expertise to Solomon Hills, combining over 15 years of senior management in private equity, specializing in global mergers and acquisitions, with more than 30 years in oil and gas production and field development. He holds a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering and an MBA from Heriot Watt University.

Ben Humphrey Director of Community Development

Ben Humphrey is dedicated to addressing the region’s critical housing needs. He actively engages with local residents, business leaders, and NGOs to raise awareness about the Solomon Hills project and incorporate community feedback. He brings extensive experience from various California real estate firms. Ben earned a BS from Chapman University and a Master’s in Real Estate Development and Design from UC Berkeley.

Peter Kiesecker Director of Operations

With over 35 years of experience developing master-planned communities across the western U.S., Peter Kiesecker focuses on sustainable, mixed-use projects. He leads the Solomon Hills project’s development, permitting, and entitlement processes. Peter holds MBAs from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Expertise

A Local Team to Lead the Way

Committed to honoring Santa Barbara County’s roots, Solstra has engaged a local project team of trusted consultants, who have lived and worked in the area for decades. In addition, international sustainability experts have joined the local team to provide guidance in creating a model sustainable community for North County’s working families.

Partners

Partners Committed to the Success of Solomon Hills

Vision

Solstra is a U.S.-based company backed by private investors dedicated to creating thoughtful, sustainable communities by repurposing and revitalizing unique properties, such as Solomon Hills. Solstra has been outlining the vision for Solomon Hills since 2019.

As a leader in sustainable living, Solstra has a demonstrated track record of:

The Solstra Promise

We are committed to creating a thriving, sustainable, and socially connected community that is within reach for working families. Our approach brings social, economic and environmental benefits through: