ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Stik(tm), Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel Albert M. Zaccor, U.S. Army, Retired, to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In response to his appointment, Mr. Zaccor said, "I am honored and excited to have such an opportunity at this crucial time in the life of this company and our nation."
Since his retirement from a successful 26-year career in the U.S. Army in September 2008, Mr. Zaccor served as a board member and interim CEO in Water to Wine Concepts, Inc. Before that, Zaccor served in various positions in uniform, most recently at the rank of full Colonel as the Director for European Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. In that role he was responsible for managing all Department of Defense bilateral relations with U.S. allies and partners in Europe. Other assignments included serving as Defense Attache to the Republic of Lithuania, and as Commander of a Military Intelligence Battalion in Japan.
Commenting on the appointment, Stephanie Hollis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Solar Stik, Inc. said, "Al brings a unique combination of skills and abilities to our company. His military leadership and management experience will ensure that as we grow, we build the kind of company that our shareholders and we can be proud of. His public service and international expertise will be critical in obtaining government contracts and positioning the company for explosive growth internationally."
About Solar Stik, Inc.
Located in St. Augustine, Fla., Solar Stik is the leading provider of portable solar generators. In addition to military, emergency response and humanitarian relief, Solar Stik also has systems suitable for the commercial and recreational markets. The Solar Stik system was originally built for sailors who needed power on long ocean voyages. The system was later adapted for use on land as a portable power generator. For additional information, visit www.solarstik.com or call (800) 793-4364.