UMA Solar, manufacturer and distributor of the industry's highest-performing solar thermal products for residential and commercial applications nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregory J. Hofstetter as National Account Specialist.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (October 6, 2010) - UMA Solar, manufacturer and distributor of the industry's highest-performing solar thermal products for residential and commercial applications nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregory J. Hofstetter as National Account Specialist.

In this newly created position, Hofstetter will focus on national large-scale commercial and industrial projects as well as on national retailers of UMA Solar products.

"Hofstetter's experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset to UMA Solar," said Robert Zrallack, vice president of UMA Solar.

Hofstetter brings 28 years of proven performance in national market development from the golf and pool industries.

"I am very excited to join UMA Solar's team," Hofstetter said. "I particularly look forward to introducing the breakthrough advantages of our one-of-a-kind solar preheating solutions to large commercial and industrial organizatons."

About UMA Solar:

UMA Solar manufactures and distributes the industry's highest-performing solar products for commercial and residential applications nationwide. UMA Solar features industry-leading products including advanced solar pre-heating systems for commercial applications; Heliocol, the world's top solar pool heating systems; Solene Solar Water Heaters; and, MyGen, Kyocera photovoltaic (PV) solar electric equipment packages designed specifically for residential grid-tied applications. UMA Solar offers its products through its network of over 700 dealers nationwide. Four distribution locations are strategically placed throughout the U.S. for convenient and continuous availability. For more information, please contact: Tod Ellington, Director of Marketing, tellington@umasolar.com