Experienced sales and business development professional joins to accelerate channel partner program and national expansion.

SunPods Inc., a manufacturer of the first complete, factory-built solar array, announced today that Brian C. Boguess has joined the company as Director of Sales - Channel Partners and Business Development. Brian will report to Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Michael Gumm to oversee the development of multiple sales channels within the SunPods Partner Program. He brings over 15 years of focused sales, business development, and entrepreneurial experience to the SunPods' management team.

"Brian Boguess has a successful track record in exceeding revenue goals and building successful channel partner programs," said Gumm. "Leveraging his green technology experience combined with his finance and contracting background, Brian will be a key driver for SunPods national expansion and accelerated revenue growth."



Prior to SunPods, Brian contributed to building SunPower's first retail direct sales channel where he contributed to the pilot and formal program launch in 2010. He currently holds a CGBP (Certified Green Building Professional) credential with an expected BPI Building Analyst (Building Performance Institute) certification in 2011. As a Senior Sales Consultant, he created effective channel partnerships that resulted in decreased customer acquisition costs and increased sales conversions. His work experience also includes directing the business development and energy efficiency segments at NextEnergy Corporation as well as managing and owning several financing and real estate ventures.



"SunPods has an excellent value proposition in making solar energy both cost effective and more accessible," said Boguess. "I look forward to building a strong channel program that increases solar project installations and revenues for both SunPods' and their partners."

About SunPods Inc.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, SunPods designs and manufactures factory-built solar solutions. SunPods solar systems can be delivered to the project site fully-assembled with all of the components required to generate solar energy. The SunPods Solar Smart Technologies™ design methodology minimizes on-site construction or site preparation and reduces installation time by up to 85 percent. Products include on-grid and off-grid solutions, EV solar charging and ground mount systems for commercial, government and residential applications. SunPods specialized solutions for landfills, brownfields and agricultural operations.www.sunpods.com





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