MANITOWOC, Wis. — October 25, 2011 — Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: OESX), a leading power technology enterprise, announced that Paul Kardish has joined the company as Vice President and General Counsel.
Paul will be responsible for all legal and related business issues in helping to grow the Orion organization. His unique background and practical approach will allow for efficient and effective implementation of solutions. Paul comes to Orion from Kohler Co., where he served in the capacity of Senior Corporate Attorney and Director – Labor Relations and Corporate Security.
In addition to Kohler Co., Paul’s background includes having worked in the capacity of Assistant General Counsel for both IM Flash Technologies, an Intel Company, and Honeywell International. Paul also worked in the area of Employment and Human Resources for two different law firms. Prior to his career in practicing law, he served five and one half (5.5) years as a Special Agent in the FBI.
Paul received a Master of Laws from New York University School of Law, and his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law.
“Paul brings to Orion an invaluable and versatile amount of experience,” said President & COO Mike Potts. “His unique set of skills will be a valuable asset to Orion.”
About Orion Energy Systems
Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: OESX) is a leading power technology enterprise that designs, manufactures and deploys energy management systems – consisting primarily of high-performance, energy efficient lighting platforms, intelligent wireless control systems and direct renewable solar technology for commercial and industrial customers – without compromising their quantity or quality of light. Since December 2001, Orion’s technology has benefitted its customers and the environment by reducing its customers’:
Energy demand by 658,016 kilowatts, or 16.7 billion kilowatt-hours;
Energy costs by approximately $1.3 billion; and
Indirect carbon dioxide emission by 10.8 million tons.
Contact:
Orion Energy Systems, Inc.
Investor Relations Contact
Scott Jensen, CFO
(920) 892-5454
sjensen@oesx.com
