Key Assets

• Proven leadership and management skills developed over 20 years of world-class sales and marketing for consumer, commercial, government, industrial and educational markets supporting:
  - Internal sales forces
  - Dealer & distributor networks
  - OEM & channel partner networks
• Expert analytical, as well as oral and written communication skills
  - Extensive publication history
  - College and university lecturer
  - Ghost writer for public speakers
  - Business presentations expert
• History of successful business strategy development and implementation
  - Ability to capitalize on changing business environments
  - Extensive knowledge management and change-management program experience
  - Successful budget development and budget management history
  - Philosophy of building and integrating cross-functional teams for maximum productivity

Work Experience

2001 to present
Senior Analyst and Software Engineer, U.S. Navy, NDTI Fleet Support Team, Port Hueneme, CA

1989 to 2001
Faculty: Art Center College of Design, Pasadena Taught fully accredited renewable energy design and engineering classes 1989 to 2001

1989 to 1991
Guest Faculty, University of California at Santa Barbara Dept of Mechanical & Environmental Engineering. Accredited 3 unit renewable energy design and engineering class,

1990 to 2001
Multi-media Marketing Management: Successfully designed and implemented multimedia [FLASH, etc.] national sales and channel partnership programs for predominantly hi-tech companies, including Siemens, Atlantic Richfield, Solec International, Panasonic, Digital Insight, Alcatel-US, Alcatel-France, Xylan, FISINC.com, Test Equity.

1986 to 1990
Senior Public Affairs Officer, ARCO Solar, Camarillo (aka Siemens Solar) Reporting to the President, handled all press relations including projects with NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, Today show, CNN, BBC, etc. Authored & edited published articles, speeches, market analyses, research reports and white papers.

	..	Steve Lowe is a Proven Marketing & Information Architecture Executive Steve Lowe's full publication history includes articles and multimedia publications concerning: Renewable Energy Other Environmental Issues Internet Development Software Developer Issues Healthcare Management Additionally Mr. Lowe has also directed the creation of over a hundred web sites, corporate portals, intranets and extranets
		As Chief of Public Affairs for ARCO Solar, Steve arranged world class news coverage for dozens of large national and international businesses as well as for hundreds of local dealers and channel partners. [see Publication History] “Environmental Issues,” arranged, edited by Stephen K. Lowe/SUNSET Magazine...Nov ’88 “Global Environmental Issues” arrangements by Stephen K. Lowe / NBC TV TODAY SHOW...Oct ’88 “PV Energy Futures, arrangements by Stephen K. Lowe / NEW YORK TlMES...Sept ’88 “Energy and the Environment,” arranged Stephen K. Lowe/SAN FRANCISCO EXAMlNER Sept ’88

1981 to 1986
Owner, Renewable Energy Systems Consultants, Cambria, CA Sales, marketing and editorial projects for renewable energy companies and energy-related institutions/publications, including: American Energy and Alcohol, Wind Sign Partners, PG&E, Electrical Business Magazine, Electrical Contractor Magazine, etc

1978-1981
V.P. of Business Development, Ekistic Long-range Engineering, Mpls, MN. Installed & repaired renewable energy equipment, manufactured wind energy and solar heating components, created joint-ventures with major universities specializing in renewable energy curriculum development, including manufacture of wind electric generator kits.

1977-1978
Sales Manager, A to Z Solar Products Catalog, Minneapolis First international solar products catalog. Started consultants alliance

1975-1977
Operations Manager, Era Del Sol Solar Company, Santa Barbara Managed solar operations crew of eight, including sales, installation and repair of solar heating and cooling systems.

Stephen K. Lowe Publication History

This list includes only Steve Lowe's environmentally-related publication history. Full publication history also includes articles and multimedia publications in the fields of:

- computer programming
- internet development
- healthcare management

Magazine articles, web sites & book titles are shown in quotation marks. All-caps are used for emphasis.

Steve Lowe's complete publication history & editorial samples are available on request.

• "Environmental Management Systems” U.S. Navy training sites; Competency-based curriculum development, creative direction and project management by Stephen K. Lowe FY2005-FY2009
• “Annual Environmental Awareness Training” U.S. Navy training site; Competency-based curriculum development and project management by Stephen K. Lowe FY 2003, 2004, FY 2005
• “Storm Water Pollution Training” U.S. Navy training site; CBT Web Development and project management by Stephen K. Lowe FY 2003, 2004, FY 2005
• Annotated database: Stephen K. Lowe personal environmental science and renewable-energy technologies library. This is an ongoing project by Stephen K. Lowe 2002 to present.
• "Solarsteve@solarsteve.net" solar educational website; by Stephen K. Lowe 2005 to present
• "Solardome" solar educational website; Content development & editorial by by Stephen K. Lowe 1997-2005.
• "Photovoltaic Power" article by Stephen K. Lowe; Electrical Contractor Magazine July ‘95
  PV Consumer Markets 1995-97 Business Trend Research Analysts, NY 393 pages, by Stephen K. Lowe June ‘95
• "Sun, Utilities & Electrical Contractors" article by S. K. Lowe Electrical Contractor Magazine Apr ’94
• "Let The Sun Light The Evening" article by Stephen K. Lowe Electrical Contractor Magazine Dec.1993
• Solec International Business Plan (Solec successfully sold to Panasonic for $25,000,000 based on the business plan) by Stephen K. Lowe Nov.1993
• "Energy & Transportation” 22 min video written by Stephen K. Lowe 1991
• "Global Warming: Hot Times Ahead” 23 min video Churchill Films technical editing by Stephen K. Lowe April 1990
• Siemens Solar Public Relations Video, by Stephen K. Lowe April 1990
• 3-Yr Media Relations Strategy & Tactical Implementation by S.K. Lowe / Siemens Solar Industries 1990
• “Solar Electricity Brings Village Closer to the Mainstream” by Stephen K. Lowe WATER INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE Apr ’90
• "Outdoor Yard Lighting Powered By the Sun, by Stephen K. Lowe PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER March ’90
• PV & The New Billboard Industry: Analysis & Executive Summary, by Stephen K. Lowe /Arco Solar 1989
• Media Relations Overview by Stephen K. Lowe / Arco Solar (Atlantic Richfield Company) 1989
• “Solar Technology, editing and cover photo arrangements by Stephen K. Lowe POPULAR SCIENCE May ’89
• ARCO SOLAR NEWS, 200,000 copies, 2x/yr, distribution to 130 countries Stephen K. Lowe, Sr. Staff Writer 1986-1989 Please see ASN article references by date and issue, listed separately below.
• Outdoor Lighting Markets: Market Analysis ; by Stephen K. Lowe / Arco Solar /Atlantic Richfield Co 1988
• Photovoltaic Dealer Survey: Executive Summary and Analysis by Stephen K. Lowe / Arco 1988
• “Solar Cars,” by Stephen K. Lowe ABC GOOD MORNING AMERICA & pickups in 50+ major dailies Dec 88
• “Solar Electricity takes to the Back Roads,” by Stephen K. Lowe / RV NEWS Magazine ...March’88
• “PV for Recreational Power,” by Stephen K. Lowe / TRAILBLAZER Magazine...March’88
• “Solar Electric Mariculture in Guam”, by Stephen K. Lowe FAREASTERN TECHNICAL REVlEW …Spring 88
• “Environmental Issues,” arranged, edited by Stephen K. Lowe/SUNSET Magazine...Nov ’88
• “Global Environmental Issues” arrangements by Stephen K. Lowe / NBC TV TODAY SHOW...Oct ’88
• “PV Energy Futures, arrangements by Stephen K. Lowe / NEW YORK TlMES...Sept ’88
• “Energy and the Environment,” arranged Stephen K. Lowe/SAN FRANCISCO EXAMlNER Sept ’88
• “Thin Film for Power System Designers,” edited by Stephen K. Lowe Power Technics Magazine...August ’88
• “Sun Shines on Remote Advertising” Edited by Stephen K. Lowe Sign of the Times Magazine June-88
• “Solar for On Premise Advertising” Edited by Stephen K. Lowe Sign Business Magazine Winter 1987
• “Solar Central Station Beats Forecasts” by Stephen K. Lowe Electric Utility Week Magazine Winter 1987
• “Solar Station Beats Forecasts” by Stephen K. Lowe Electric Power & Light Magazine Winter 1987
• “New Power for Solar Stations” by Stephen K. Lowe Northwest Power Bulletin Winter 1987
• “Harvesting Water with Solar Electricity” by Stephen K. Lowe WATER INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY...March ’87
• “Solar Powered Radio Stations” by Stephen K. Lowe Communications Engineering Internatl Magazine Summer ’87
• “Bridging the Gap with Solar Electricity” by Stephen K. Lowe Global Communications Magazine Summer ’87
• “Solar Stations,” by Stephen K. Lowe ABC GOOD MORNING AMERICA & pickups in 50+ major dailies Oct 87
• “Solar Electricity in Agriculture” by Stephen K. Lowe WORLD FARMER’S TIMES Winter ’86
• “Saving the Giant Clams” by Stephen K. Lowe Pacific Magazine Winter 1986
• “Es La Era Del Sol” by Stephen K. Lowe Communicaciones Magazine (in Spanish) Fall 1986
• “The New Thin Films” by Stephen K. Lowe Annual of Emerging Technology Fall 1986
• “The Wind-Siter: Where to Put Up Your Windmill” by Lichtenstein & Lowe Rutan Publishing July 1981
• “The Wind-Siter: A Wind Site Analysis Manual” by Lichtenstein, Lowe & Conners ELE Corp January 1981
• “Selling the Wind” by Stephen K. Lowe, Electrical Business Magazine July 1981
• “Scouting for Wind” by Stephen K. Lowe & L.Lichtenstein, Electrical Business Magazine December 1981
• “Those Magnificent Machines” by Stephen K. Lowe & L.Lichtenstein, Electrical Business Magazine Feb 1982
• “Managing the Mill” by Stephen K. Lowe & L.Lichtenstein, Electrical Business Magazine April 1982
• “Selling the Wind” by Stephen K. Lowe & L.Lichtenstein, Electrical Business Magazine July 1981
• “Solar Heat Storage Concepts using Calcium Chloride Hex-a-hydrate” TEXXOR Corp by Stephen K. Lowe Dec ‘79
• “How to Buy a Home Wind System” Home Energy Digest Magazine by Stephen K. Lowe Summer ‘79
• “A to Z International Solar Products Catalog, Revised Edition” A-Z Solar International by Stephen K. Lowe February ‘78
• ARCO SOLAR NEWS: [Wholly owned division of ATLANTIC RICHFIED COMPANY] Operated from 1985-1989 as a large scale, internationally distributed magazine with 50,000 to 200,000 copies per year and distribution to 130 countries Stephen K. Lowe, Sr. Staff Writer 1986-1989:
• “The Canvassback Returns” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “The Basic Needs Program” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Fuerza Del Sol” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Fashionable Becomes Affordable” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Cooler Than Ever Glacier Express” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “New RV Solar Kits Simplify Independent Power” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Utility Telecom Power” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Thin Film Solar Races into the Auto Markets” by Steve Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Pioneer Shelley Hughes” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Mission Possible!” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “A Module at a Time” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Light Up the Night” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Advanced Weather Networks” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Miles From the Power Line” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Research Facility On Line” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “The Solar Hobby Farm, by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Salmon Farms Compliment Photovoltaics” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Spring 1989
• “Building Cultural Bridges” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Harvesting Water With solar Electricity” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Saving the Giant Clam from Extinction” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “J.A.A.R.S of the Jungle” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Iguanas, Crocodiles and Telecommunications” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “A Decade of Achievement” edited by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “City of Austin Opens Peak-Shaving Facility” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “PV Information Technology” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88
• “PV Homes for the Masses” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Navajo Nation Continues to Add Solar Electricity” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Iowa Hill School Alight with Solar Electricity” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Tour De Sol ” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “The Light at the End of the Tunnel” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Tarmac Aero-Battery Maintenance” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Lighthouse Goes Modular” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “The Power to Rest Assured” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Winter 87 (Jan 88)
• “Joint Venture Expands PV Horizon” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “TFS Applications in the Auto Industry” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “Along the Road” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “PV Well Received Above the 45th Parallel” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “Solar Air Cooling a Breeze” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “Scaling Up” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “On the Farm with Thin Film Solar” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “Solar Companion to Water Conservation” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 87
• “FM Stations Tuned to Solar Electricity” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 86
• “The Age of the Sun” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 86
• “Onyx Peak Telecom” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 86
• “Town Homes Double-Meter the Utility” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 86
• “Subdivision Owns Its Own Micro Utility” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 86
• “Joint Performance Data Validates PV Capabilities” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 86
• “PV Generates Electric Security” by Stephen K. Lowe Arco Solar News Summer 86

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL MANUALS & WORKBOOKS: all below are written &-or edited by Stephen K. Lowe

• “Siemens Solar Industries JF Series Owners Manual” published by SIEMENS 1993
• “Siemens Solar Industries Pro-Charger Operations Manual” published by SIEMENS 1992
• “Siemens Solar Industries Prime-Plus Owners Manual” published by SIEMENS 1991
• “Siemens Solar Industries Guide to Solar Racing” published by SIEMENS 1990
• “Arco Solar Guide to Designing with Solar Electricity” published by Atlantic Richfield Company Nov ‘89
• “Arco Solar Security Light Owners & Installation Manual” published by Atlantic Richfield Co Sept ‘89
• “Arco Solar RV Kit Installation Manual” published by Atlantic Richfield Company Jan ‘88
• “Movable Window Insulation Installation Manual” published by Heat Trap Company Jan ‘81
• “Building Owners and Operators Manual” published by Ellerbe Architects. May ‘81
• “Energy and Real Estate” course manual published by Anoka Ramsey Community College. Mar ‘81
  “Movable Window Insulation Techniques” published by the State of Minnesota Energy Department Jun ‘80
• “Solar Hot Water System Best Practices” published by the State of MN Energy Dept Jun ‘80
• “Residential Do-lt-Yourself Solar Greenhouse Construction Manual” published by ELE Corp Dec ‘79
• “The Wind Sprite Installation and Owner’s Manual” published by ELE Corp Dec ‘79
• “Working the Wind, a Wind Energy Mechanics Manual” published by ELE Corp November ‘79
• Stephen K. Lowe's complete publication history is available upon request.

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