AllEarth Renewables, the award winning Vermont-based solar tracker manufacturer, has announced the hiring of Jim Becker as its purchasing manager.
Becker will focus purchasing for the company's lean manufacturing operations based in Williston, Vt. Becker, of Georgia, Vt., is a U.S. Air Force veteran. He comes to the job with a Level 5 Certification in Inventory Management and an accredited Purchasing Practitioner with the Institute of Supply Management.
He previously worked at General Dynamics, Edlund, and Data Innovations before joining AllEarth Renewables. Becker has an Associate of Science in Network Administration and a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from Trinity College.
“We are very pleased to have Jim heading up our company's purchasing. He brings a great experience and know-how to the job to help us continue to produce a competitive product for the local and national markets,” said David Blittersdorf, president and CEO of AllEarth Renewables.
AllEarth Renewables manufactures the AllEarth Solar Tracker, a dual-axis solar tracker that uses innovative GPS and wireless technology to follow the sun throughout the day, producing up to 45 percent more energy than rooftop solar. The company has manufactured and installed over 3,400 solar tracker systems used for residential and commercial installations.
AllEarth Renewables is a past Inc. 500 company for fastest growing private companies nationwide and is a three-time “Best Places to Work” in Vermont award winner.