August 30, 2009
APS announces Martin Banister as VP of Sales and Administration
(HOUSTON – August 30, 2009) – Alternative Power Solutions Corp. is pleased to announce the addition of Martin Banister to the position of VP of Sales & Administration. Martin has served in the capacity as Director of Operations for Delaware Station of Ohio where he planned and built an $11MM Class “A” office park according to LEED Standards and Energy Star Efficiency. In addition, Martin has served as the President of K2 Conservatories where he directed a leadership team in the design and implementation of a nationwide market expansion. APS has become a leader in the design, production, installation and financing of distributed energy systems, including solar and thermal products and services.
“Martin’s ability to understand and open new markets in the residential and commercial business, including his strategy to design and implement marketing and sales campaigns will provide the continued necessary foundation for APS’s growth,” states Ralph Parrot, Founder and President.
A graduate of Tucson College in England with a BS Degree, Martin holds a Builders License from the Michigan Department of Economic Growth, OSHA Certification, and pursuing a LEEDS 2.2 Certification. Martin is a member of the Business Volunteer for the Houston Arts Alliance. Martin has started, built and sold several business ventures, including a fast growing residential Conservatory construction company focused on the residential/commercial manufacturing market. As the Owner and President, Martin has developed business plans, secured funding, developed strategic sales tools and grown a start-up business into a successful, profitable venture. Martin successfully sold the conservatory business to his largest competitor.
Alternative Power Solutions Corp. is the premier commercial, residential and utility solar electric (photovoltaic), solar thermal, and wind power design, installation and product distribution firm in the Southwest.
The mission of APS is to provide the highest quality alternative energy system design and installation to the market. Our systems enable facility managers and homeowners alike to reduce their energy costs, overall dependence on fossil fuels, and their carbon footprint.
