Ronald Hensley
Ronald Hensley began his career in direct sales with HMI in 1985. Over the years, he built and led successful sales organizations, rising to Vice President within his first year and becoming a Regional Distributor four years later. After his company was acquired, he was promoted to Division Supervisor overseeing Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. In 1991 he built a thriving division of 28 offices.
In 1997, he accepted a position with Tri Star, in 2020 he shifted from floor care to water treatment. He is currently operating and growing his water treatment business. As a seasoned businessman and investor, Ronald immediately recognized the value and potential of the Solar APU System and the meaningful impact it could have on efficiency and long-term operational success. He is married to his wife, Florenda, and together they have five children and sixteen grandchildren.
William Rod Lovell
William “Rod” Lovell is the inventor of the Solar APU System, a solution designed to maximize fuel efficiency while significantly improving truck driver comfort and reducing long-term operating costs. With decades of experience managing businesses, Rod set out to create a more efficient trucking operation without sacrificing the well-being of drivers.
After extensive conversations with trucking companies, drivers, and mechanics, the concept for the Solar APU System took shape. Rod determined that no diesel or traditional battery-powered APU could match the efficiency, return on investment, and reliability of a solar-powered system—something he confidently describes as a matter of simple math.
Rod’s professional background includes serving as CEO of EPA Inc. from 1991 to 2001, followed by years as a show host on national shopping networks such as Ultimate Shopping Network, and America’s Value Channel. He later served as Managing Director of RA Express from 2017 to 2023 and as a Professional Lab Assistant at North Georgia Technical College. Currently, Rod has returned to television, as a show host for Gem Shopping Network, a leading, Omni-channel platform for fine jewelry and colored gemstones in the United States.
Outside of his professional work, Rod is a dedicated family man. Together with his wife Amie, they have four children.
Charlena Thorpe
Charlena Thorpe, Patent Attorney, Senior intellectual property attorney with over 25 years of experience advising companies on IP strategy, commercial transactions, and risk management across technology-driven environments. My background includes in-house counsel experience, large law firm practice, and leadership of Incorporating Innovation LLC, a successful IP practice with a focus on aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
I have extensive experience managing patent portfolios, negotiating complex agreements, and advising on risk and commercialization strategies. I regularly partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support innovation, product development, and long-term business growth.This experience provides practical insight into the challenges of developing, protecting, and commercializing new technologies in real-world environments.
My combined legal and business experience allows me to deliver pragmatic, business-oriented counsel that supports innovation while managing risk.