William Richardson

Solon Corp. promotes Richardson to CEO

Solon Corp. promoted William Richardson to chief executive officer, directing all company activities in the United States.

Richardson previously served as Solon’s general manager of all U.S. activities, long-range goals, and business and profitability growth objectives.

He joined Solon in 2008 as an electrical engineer, receiving promotions to manager of research and development and then, director of product development.

In 2009, Richardson implemented Solon’s North American Outdoor Testing Facility. In 2011, he launched the Energy Storage Management Research and Testing site.

He previously worked for Tucson Electric Power, and he holds bachelor’s of science degrees in renewable national resources and in electrical engineering.

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