Chris DeBone, a solar exec at Honolulu-based Hawaii Energy Connection, has been named the new president of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, the state’s main trade group for solar. 

DeBone replaces Andrew Yani, a co-founder of Bonterra Solar. 

Other members elected to the board this month, at least some of whom were already serving, include the following, according to a HSEA press release: 

Christian Adams, Vice President — a partner and sales director for Bonterra Solar.

Rolf Christ, Treasurer — president and CEO of R&R Solar Supply.

Bob Sumpf, Secretary — a general manager at American Electric Co. 

Gary Ralston, Director — founder and owner of Hawaiian Island Solar.

Russ Winkelman, Director — finance director for Sunetric

Rick Reed, Policy advisor — president of Solaray

Cully Judd, a founding member of HSEA, is board member emeritus.

Lesle Cole-Brooks remains executive director for HSEA.

Photo: Solar panels (Courtesy ProVision Solar)

— Sophie Cocke