AriSEIA Welcomes New Board President, Jackie Cerna

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Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) which represents solar, storage, and electrification across the Grand Canyon state, has elected Jaclyn Cerna, Director of Estimating & Quoting and Controller at OMCO Solar, as its new Board President. AriSEIA develops and advocates for policies that promote economic development, energy reliability, and sustainable growth across Arizona’s renewable energy sector.

Cerna brings a strong background in financial leadership and renewable energy project execution. She oversees financial and accounting operations for OMCO’s solar division headquartered in Phoenix, as well as leads nationwide solar project bidding efforts, working closely with engineering to develop competitive proposals across diverse markets including DG and Utility Scale.

“I am honored to serve as President of AriSEIA and support the organization’s advocacy work of advancing Solar technology in Arizona. Our mission is clear: to collaborate with stakeholders across the state to unlock the full potential of Arizona’s greatest natural resource and build a more resilient and electrified economy for all Arizonans,” said Cerna.

Cerna succeeds former Board President John Mitman, Founder & CEO of Obodo Energy, who has served in a leadership role for AriSEIA the better part of this past decade.

“It was my pleasure to help lead AriSEIA during a period of significant growth and change for Arizona’s solar industry. Jaclyn brings exceptional leadership capabilities, industry expertise, and a collaborative spirit that will serve the organization and its members well as the clean energy transition continues to accelerate,” said Mitman.

“Jaclyn has been an outstanding member of the AriSEIA board and brings both financial expertise and deep industry experience to the role. We are excited to have her leadership as the organization continues working to expand solar, storage, and electrification across Arizona,” said Autumn Johnson, Executive Director of AriSEIA.

Jaclyn earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Accounting, from Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management. With valuable experience in Arizona’s renewable energy sector, this gives her the strong foundation to lead AriSEIA as the state’s clean energy industry continues to grow.

For more information about AriSEIA, visit ariseia.org.

About AriSEIA
The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) is Arizona’s solar, storage, and electrification trade association. AriSEIA represents installers, manufacturers, developers, financiers, and service providers working to advance renewable energy across the state. The organization advocates for policies that expand clean energy deployment, strengthen Arizona’s economy, and ensure reliable, affordable energy for Arizona families and businesses.

About OMCO Solar
OMCO Solar is America's premier factory-direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt solutions for solar projects. The company's expertise in fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker systems stems from decades of steel manufacturing, beginning in 1955 when OMCO Holdings, its parent company, was founded. To date, OMCO Solar has delivered over 12 GW of factory-direct, high-quality solar mounting structures within the US. With a manufacturing footprint spanning coast-to-coast, the company delivers their American-made solar structures built from 100% US steel to developers nationwide. For more information, please visit OMCO Solar at omcosolar.com.

About Obodo Energy
Obodo Energy is an energy and power systems contractor led by an experienced team with national recognition for delivering landmark projects. The company partners with its customers to reduce operating expenses and improve on-site infrastructure through a combination of cutting-edge energy solutions and in-house capabilities to ensure quality control and efficiency.