Tom Kimbis Named Interim President of SEIA
Kimbis has worked at SEIA since 2010, acting as the primary liaison for the U.S. solar industry to the federal executive branch and overseeing the trade associations legal affairs department.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tom Kimbis, general counsel and vice president of executive affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), will serve as the associations interim president starting June 1, SEIAs leadership announced today.
Rhone Resch, SEIAs president and CEO for the past 12 years, announced in April that he was stepping down on May 31. A national search for his replacement is currently underway.
About SEIA®:
Celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2016, the Solar Energy Industries Association® is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA® is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies to champion the use of clean, affordable solar in America by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org.
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