Sunworks Announces Streamlining of Board of Directors

Departure of Three Directors Commences Near-Term Plan to Create a Smaller, More Strategic, Cost-Effective Board


ROSEVILLE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunworks, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUNW), a premier provider of high performance solar power solutions for agriculture, commercial, industrial (ACI), public works and residential markets, today announced the Company has reduced the size of its Board of Directors from eight to five as part of a strategic effort to streamline board operations.

As part of this effort the following directors have resigned from the Board of Directors:

  • Abe Emard, who has served as a director since February 2016 and will continue in an operational and sales leadership role with the Company
  • Brigham Tomco, who has served as a director since April 2015
  • John Van Slooten, who has served as a director since December 2014

As a result, of these changes the Sunworks Board of Directors is now comprised of five directors, three of whom are independent.

Jim Nelson, Sunworks’ Chairman, commented, “We appreciate the contributions Abe, Brigham and John made to the Company and the Board of Directors during their tenure. Abe remains a key member of our operations and sales team, and we wish Brigham and John all the best in their future endeavors.”

Chuck Cargile, Sunworks’ Chief Executive Officer said, “Our Board, with eight directors, was too large for a company our size, and reducing the number of executives who serve on our board is the first step in a plan to streamline corporate oversight and better align the expertise of our board with our current business strategy. I join Jim and the remainder of the board in thanking Abe, Brigham and John for their dedication and professionalism, and appreciate their willingness to step aside to facilitate a smaller and less expensive Board of Directors. We remain committed to creating sustainable shareholder value, and believe this transition is a key step toward achieving that important goal.”

About Sunworks, Inc.

Sunworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW) is a premier provider of high performance solar power systems. We are committed to quality business practices that exceed industry standards and uphold our ideals of ethics and safety.

Sunworks continues to grow its presence, expanding nationally with regional and local offices. We strive to consistently deliver high quality, performance oriented solutions for customers in a wide range of industries including agricultural, commercial and industrial, federal, public works, and residential.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our 25-year warranty, a benchmark that we stand by to support our customers above and beyond their expectations.

Sunworks’ diverse, seasoned workforce includes distinguished veterans who bring a sense of pride, discipline, and professionalism to their interaction with customers.

All of our employees uphold our company’s guiding principles each day. Sunworks is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and is a proud advocate for the advancement of solar power.

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