WASHINGTON, DC - The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced today that Mike Smith, a certified public accountant (CPA) and certified association executive (CAE), has been named its new Vice President of Finance and Operations.

“We are happy to welcome Mike into the SEIA family. He has spent his career supporting and enhancing the operations of nonprofit organizations. I have no doubt that Mike will be a great addition to our team,” said Rhone Resch, SEIA president and CEO.

Smith is the former Chief of Staff and Senior Financial Officer for the Air Force Association where he oversaw the organization’s operation and multi-million dollar budget. He has extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations, serving for years in lead roles at both a large telecommunications trade association and a federally-funded educational foundation. Smith is also no stranger to Washington D.C.  Before transitioning into nonprofit financial and organizational management, he spent more than eight years with a public accounting firm based in the nation’s capital.

“I’m honored and excited to be joining this dynamic organization, which represents one of the fastest-growing industries in America, at this pivotal time,” Smith said. “I’m looking forward to working closely with SEIA’s talented staff, volunteers, executive leaders and members to do everything I can to support our mission and the U.S. solar energy industry.” 

Smith, who is originally from the Boston area, lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and daughter. 

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About SEIA®:

Celebrating its 41st anniversary in 2015, 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.

Media Contacts:

Ken Johnson, SEIA Vice President of Communications, [email protected] (202) 556-2885
Alex Hobson, SEIA Press Officer & Communications Manager, [email protected] (202) 556-2886