Will Shirley possesses career technical excellence in Computer Systems, Information Systems, Communications Systems and Renewable Energy Systems via positions held that include: (1) Computer Programmer/Instructor, (2) Information Systems Manager, (3) Military Information Systems Officer, 4) Solar Energy Project Manager, (5) VP Solar Operations, and (6) Corporate CEO for Sundial Solar Power Developers, Inc. Mr. Shirley, as Vice-President of Sundial Solar Power Developers, Inc, developed the company’s “Solar-Based Economic Development” (SBEDsm) strategy for small municipalities in the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Will Shirley possesses career technical excellence in Solar Policy Development as he led the Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association in the development of solar policy for Mississippi. Mr. Shirley spent three years of advocacy work towards a State Solar Tax Credit Bill, each Bill for three consecutive years failing in the State Legislature. Mr. Shirley then led the effort for solar policy in Mississippi in front of the Mississippi Public Service Commission for an additional three years. Finally in 2022, Mr. Shirley’s efforts proved to be successful as the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved (1) a $3,500 solar rebate for low-income homeowners. (2) a Solar for Schools policy and (3) an increase in Net Metering payback to solar homeowners.