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Palmetto Welcomes Loren Padelford as President of Consumer Energy

In a significant move for its growth strategy, Palmetto, a leading player in the American consumer energy sector, has appointed Loren Padelford as its new President of Consumer Energy. This appointment comes as the company positions itself for its next phase of expansion, aiming to revolutionize how American homeowners engage with energy choices.

Padelford steps into this key role with a wealth of experience from a variety of high-profile technology companies. His most recent position was as Chief Revenue Officer at Slice, a platform renowned for supporting over 15,000 independent pizzerias across the United States. There, he successfully drove commercial growth by focusing on merchant acquisition and ecosystem expansion, proving his capabilities in scaling consumer platforms.

Before his tenure at Slice, Padelford was the Chief Commercial Officer at BILL, where he played a pivotal role in developing revenue strategies for the financial operations platform catering to small and mid-sized businesses. His extensive background also includes nearly seven years at Shopify, where he was instrumental in building the Shopify Plus enterprise solution from the ground up. In this capacity, he led a global team of over 1,500 and was responsible for revenue generation across a vast international landscape.

Chris Kemper, the Founder and CEO of Palmetto, expressed enthusiasm about Padelford’s appointment, stating, "Loren has spent his career doing exactly what Palmetto needs right now — building platforms that make complex decisions simple for the people who depend on them. His insights and experiences at companies like Shopify and Slice will be invaluable as we aim to deepen our connections with American homeowners."

Padelford's move to Palmetto follows closely on the heels of the addition of Liz Coddington as Chief Financial Officer, highlighting the company's commitment to enhancing its leadership team as it embarks on this next chapter of growth.

Regarding his new role, Padelford stated, "Palmetto is a generational company, uniquely positioned to transform how Americans understand and access lower energy bills. We are currently witnessing the largest shift in energy markets since electricity was first introduced, presenting enormous opportunities for Palmetto. My objective is to help drive that change."

About Palmetto

Palmetto is dedicated to making the clean energy transition straightforward, accessible, and affordable for American families. Through its pioneering digital-first marketplace, the company seamlessly connects homeowners with vetted clean energy providers and offers flexible financing options for solar energy systems, energy storage solutions, HVAC systems, backup power, and energy-efficient appliances. Palmetto's mission is to empower millions of households to decrease their utility costs, bolster energy resilience, and attain energy independence. To learn more about what Palmetto offers, visit palmetto.com.