David Smith

David Smith is President and Owner of SunWorks Solar Systems, Inc. His role as vision caster has lead this 36 year-old company to record heights. His partnership with Mike Newman and Energy Labs, a manufacturer of leading-edge solar water heaters, allows him to pioneer new energy-savings territory and technology. In 2002, David acquired and developed Solar Energy, Inc. into an international network providing products, training and business development for solar installers around the globe. He continues to host the Solar University at the headquarters of SunWorks Solar in Jacksonville, FL.
David attended the Executive MBA Program at University of Miami after receiving his BS in Environmental Biology and Marine Sciences. He launched his career at Florida Filters, a custom manufacturer of air filters, rising through the ranks to eventually acquire the company, quadrupling revenues under his leadership. After selling the company, he stayed on board to take it national.
David Smith focuses the majority of his business brilliance and solar passion on SunWorks Solar. His mission is to encourage more businesses, municipalities and homeowners to “go solar.”
GC Florida 2009 Speakers
- All Speakers
- John Adams
- Matt Bauer
- Marty Black
- Mary Anne Bowie
- David Bracciano
- Ian Bryan
- Josiah Cain
- Dr. Penelope Canan
- Janice Canterbury
- Robin Cape
- Tim Center
- Steve Cochran
- Victoria Colangelo
- Senator Lee Constantine
- Dea Corns
- Jaime Correa
- Mayor Richard Crotty
- Lori Cunniff
- Paul D'Arelli
- Jerry Daigle
- Michael Dobson
- Mayor Buddy Dyer
- Larry Eisenberg
- Eric Corey Freed
- Gil Friend
- Terry Gips
- Susan Glickman
- Peter Goren
- Alisa Gravitz
- Charlie Hemmeline
- Alex Hinds
- Mike Italiano
- Jeff Jones
- Dr. Pierce Jones
- Walter Kulash
- Dr. Jennifer Languell
- Ken LaRoe
- Phil Laurien
- Mickey Lee
- Sunny Lewis
- John Lushetsky
- Georgia Malki
- Joseph B. Malki
- Eamon Martin
- Kathy Baughman McLeod
- Marty Mesh
- Trish Michaels
- Tom Mueller
- Dr. Brian Nattrass
- Steve Nicholas
- Dr. Demitri Nikitin
- Devesh Nirmul
- Cody Nystrom
- Katie Porta
- Colin Read
- Jerome Ringo
- Jordanna Rubin
- Jamie Schlinkmann
- David Smith
- Shannon Staub
- Jennifer Szaro
- Walt Thomson
- Robert Van Der Like
- Michael Wallander
- Michael Whelchel
- Jim Yawn
- Marci Zaroff
GC Florida 2009
Green Cities National
David Smith, President, SunWorks Solar
“Our Green Cities experience in Orlando was a great one. SunWorks Solar met decision-makers who will have an important influence on our future, as well as the future of clean, renewable energy in Florida. Ideas, enthusiasm and outlook were all positive. A solid investment for SunWorks Solar.”
Trish Michaels, M4 Marketing, Agency for SunWorks Solar
“Wasn't that a valuable gathering of brilliance and innovation last week? We at M4 Marketing and SunWorks Solar were highly impressed and plan to return next year.”
Steven McCaslin, Southeastern Division Regional Manager, Permapave
“The Green Cities target audience was everything you said it would be.”
Daniel Garceau, President, Empower
“The Green Cities Conference in Orlando was one of the most inspiring events I have sponsored. The management, staff and volunteers at Green Cities were totally dedicated and thoughtful. It was an excellent forum to meet and interact with hard to reach policy makers at government and county levels. I do not want to miss your next exhibitions, please keep me posted. Thanks for the personal attention.”
Sunny Lewis, Editor in Chief, ENS
“Congratulations on a beautiful conference in Orlando” reports Environment News Service Editor in Chief, Sunny Lewis. “You are doing a real service for the Earth.”
City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
“It is opportunities like Green Cities Florida that support our region's efforts to shift the way we think and operate, ultimately saving money, supporting job growth and protecting our natural resources.”



















































