Spruce Power Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer
DENVER, COLORADO – Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU) (“Spruce” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Cimino as Interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective June 5, 2025. This announcement follows the transition of former Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Wells, who departed Spruce to pursue a private company opportunity. Spruce is undertaking a search to fill the CFO position on a permanent basis.
"With significant experience as a senior-level finance executive, Thomas is adept at navigating complex business environments with a strong focus on operational efficiencies and executing growth strategies," said Chris Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of Spruce. "I am confident that his extensive financial expertise makes him the right choice to guide us during this transition, while we continue to execute on our strategic priorities.”
Cimino has over 25 years of experience in financial reporting, internal controls, budget and planning, capital markets and business strategy. His past experiences include serving as Chief Financial Officer at Vantage Drilling International and AEI Services and Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration for Enfragen. Earlier in his career, he worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, was a Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Capital Markets Group and began in public accounting with KPMG. Cimino earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from Rice University.
About Spruce Power
Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU) is a leading owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States. We provide subscription-based services that make it easy for homeowners to benefit from rooftop solar power and battery storage. Our power as-a-service model allows consumers to access new technology without making a significant upfront investment or incurring maintenance costs. Our company owns the cash flows from approximately 85,000 home solar assets and contracts across the United States. For additional information, please visit www.sprucepower.com.
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