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WiM Tennessee | Shoals Technologies Group WiM Tour

Thursday, August 20, 2026
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
30 Seats Remaining

* Registration open until 8/18/26 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

Join WIM Tennessee for

Shoals Technologies Group WIM Tour

Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time:
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Location:
Shoals Technologies Group
1500 Shoals Way
Portland, TN 37148

Cost:
WIM Members = FREE
Nonmembers = $15

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of Tennessee's most innovative manufacturing facilities. This half-day experience includes a guided facility tour, a solar panel field visit, and an intimate panel discussion and lunch with three of Shoals' top women in operations leadership.

Over lunch, we will have a panel discussion with leaders from Shoal Technologies.

Founded in 1996, Shoals (Nasdaq: SHLS) is the leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) for solar, storage, and data centers. Our "Invent Simple®" philosophy replaces complex manual wiring with plug-and-play solutions, increasing safety and reducing costs for the global energy transition. The new 638,000-square-foot facility in Portland, TN, serves as our consolidated manufacturing hub. Designed for high-volume production, this plant supports our growth to over 1,400 local employees and features automation to ensure our products meet the most rigorous quality standards in the industry.

Panel Bios:
o Kirsten Moen, Chief Operating Officer: Kirsten joined Shoals in 2024 to oversee global manufacturing, supply chain, and quality. With previous leadership roles at Eaton and Stanley Black & Decker, she is a specialist in lean manufacturing and operational excellence, dedicated to scaling production for the energy sector.
o Jackie Flynn, Vice President of Sourcing & Operations: Jackie leads the global procurement strategy at Shoals. She is instrumental in navigating supply chain complexities and building the resilient vendor partnerships necessary to keep us stocked with high-quality components for our patented technology.
o Susan Ehret, Director of Quality: Susan is responsible for the rigorous testing and assurance protocols that define Shoals' reliability. With a focus on precision engineering and process optimization, she ensures every solution leaving the factory floor meets the highest standards for utility-scale performance.


We can't wait to see you there!   

For More Information:

Heidi Tieslau
Heidi Tieslau
Director Stanton Chase International (615)482-1394
Please Note:

Dress code - closed toed shoes, long hair must be tied back.
PPE - safety glasses and vests will be provided


Agenda:

• 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Arrival and light breakfast
• 9:30 a.m. | Welcome & safety briefing (PPE will be provided) 
• 9:45 a.m. | Facility tour begins (approx. 1 hour) 
• 10:45 a.m. | Solar panel field visit 
• 11:30 a.m. | Panel discussion and lunch with Kirsten Moen, COO, Jackie Flynn, Vicee President, Operations, Susan Ehret, Director of Quality
• 12:30/1:00 p.m. | Wrap-up


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