Today, the company remains an outspoken voice and policy advocate pushing the solar industry forward to increase adoption, ensure safety and promote higher consumer returns.<\/p>\n
Joy understands that running a solar and roofing company is more than just the product, she goes deeper by creating meaningful relationships with the people involved. AS&R installed the first grid-tied solar system in Scottsdale with an SMA inverter.<\/p>\n
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\u201cSMA is a key component to my passion, affecting revolutionary change,<\/em>” said Joy Seitz. \u201cHigh quality and reliable, I couldn\u2019t ask for a better partner.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSMA has long been proud to partner with Joy and AS&R. Because of their commitment to quality solutions and service their business has thrived and will continue to succeed in the long term. With quality front and center, AS&R is committed to delivering the best service, using the highest quality equipment, and employing the most skilled crews in the business.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmerican Solar & Roofing is synonymous with value and quality,<\/em>\u201d said Brandon Davis, territory sales manager with SMA. \u201cJoy is committed to her customers and has a strong reputation in the industry.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWith an\u00a0eclectic portfolio of business experience and\u00a0a degree in Finance from the School of Global Management and Leadership at Arizona State University,\u00a0Joy understands finance and business on a deep level.\u00a0She brings the renewable energy sector a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit and decades of experience from leadership roles in healthcare, venture capital, and local non-profits in addition to serving as a lobbyist in several industry sectors.<\/p>\n
Today, Joy continues leading the company through an exciting era of growth while also serving on the Development Advisory Board and the Fire Safety Board for the City of Phoenix, and the national solar board of the Solar Energy Industry Association. Joy is an extremely driven individual inside and outside the workplace. She is a huge advocate for women\u2019s rights and is an outspoken leader in living a green lifestyle. Joy pushes to make Arizona an even better place to live through sustainable and renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\u201cSMA is a key component to my passion, affecting revolutionary change,<\/em>” said Joy Seitz. \u201cHigh quality and reliable, I couldn\u2019t ask for a better partner.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n