ESS Inc. announced that Vince Canino has been named Chief Operating Officer, adding significant depth to ESS leadership as the Company continues its global expansion. Canino most recently served as CEO and President of the Smardt Chiller Group, having led a global operations team across five continents with responsibility for double-digit growth, M&A activities and significant product line expansions. Prior to Smardt Chiller, Canino held senior leadership positions at Trane Commercial Systems (a division of Ingersoll Rand), where he most notably launched a renewable energy solutions business, as well as DG Energy Solutions and General Electric Corporation.

ESS also announced that Jeff Bodner, Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), has announced his resignation to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Bodner will remain with ESS until mid-September and has agreed to support the transition in whatever capacity is required.