Affordable Wire Management Strengthens Leadership Team with Addition of Linda Merritt
As part of AWM’s continued commitment to providing top-of-the-line products, Linda Merritt has been appointed as Head of Quality
Tempe, AZ and Bedminster, NJ – April 2, 2024 – Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a leading provider of solar cable management systems (CMS), today announced that Linda Merritt has joined the company’s senior leadership as the Head of Quality. Merritt brings over twenty years of experience in quality program management, project management, and solar construction to AWM.
Prior to joining AWM, Merritt served in several pivotal roles in the renewables industry: Director of Projects at PI Berlin, Director of Quality at Signal Energy, Solar Quality Manager at McCarthy Building Companies, and Construction Systems Manager at First Solar. Merritt is a certified Lead Auditor under ISO 9001, 14001, and AS9100C and has earned certifications from the Project Management Institute. She holds bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of South Carolina.
“Linda brings deep industry relationships and a vast knowledge and understanding of the utility-scale solar industry. Her expertise in quality management aligns perfectly with AWM’s focus on providing best-in-class CMS,” remarked Scott Rand, CEO and Co-Founder of Affordable Wire Management. “We are thrilled to welcome Linda, as her experience will help both AWM and our EPC partners advance the nation’s transition to clean, renewable energy.”
Merritt will play a key role in elevating AWM’s ongoing quality management systems through her focus on supplier, project, and internal quality to deliver best-in-class CMS and unparalleled customer experience. She expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I am excited to join AWM during this remarkable era of expansion. I look forward to contributing to a team of this caliber, as we work together to enhance the company’s reputation for quality and reliability.”
About Affordable Wire Management
Affordable Wire Management (AWM) delivers innovative, precision-engineered solar cable management systems (CMS) to the nation’s top-ranked EPCs. AWM’s premier Arden Messenger Cable Hangers, Bonsai Module Cable Hangers and Solar LOTO solutions are designed to excel in both economics and longevity, achieve optimal ROI and further accelerate the widespread adoption of solar energy. In addition to Arden, Bonsai and Solar LOTO, AWM’s hardware offerings include the PHOTON Kit and the HELIOS Beam Rod. Customization options, backed by AWM’s professional support team known for their deep expertise in utility-scale solar CMS, are available across the entire product suite. To date, over 8 GW of AWM’s all-metal solutions have been installed in North America and Canada. For more information, please visit the AWM website or reach out to AWM via email at sales@affordablewm.com.
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