May 10, 2010 (FinancialWire) — Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (AMEX: OESX) has appointed Thomas Schueller to its board of directors.

Schueller joins Tom Quadracci, Rollie Stephenson, Mark Williamson and Mike Altschaefl as an independent, outside director on Orion's board.

Schueller is a retired banking veteran who has amassed nearly 40 years of experience at all levels of the industry, from commercial banking officer to president. Most recently, Schueller served as chief credit officer and managing director of Lake Shore Wisconsin Corp., a commercial banking enterprise headquartered in Sheboygan, Wis.

In addition to his professional career, Schueller serves on the Rotary Foundation board of directors, is a past board member of the YMCA, past president of its men's service club and a past committee member of the Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce.

Orion has deployed its energy management systems in 5,374 facilities across North America, including 123 of the Fortune 500 companies. Since 2001, Orion technology has displaced more than 504 megawatts, saving customers more than $782 million and reducing indirect carbon dioxide emissions by 6.7 million tons.

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