The Nellon Group

Businesswoman/Innovator- Dr. VERNICE NELLON, PhD

Dr. Vernice Nellon, PhD is the President/ CEO of Kool Breeze Solar Hats Inc., a renewable energy solar cooling hat manufacturer in Central California specializing in innovative solar cooling hats. She is the only Minority Women-Owned Solar Hat Manufacturing Company in the United States.


These revolutionary patented solar cooling hats when worn in the sun are specially designed to deliver maximum air flow in order to keep the top of head and body cool. These unique hats were invented by her husband Mr. Tommie Nellon Jr., a Solar Energy Contractor for over 35+ years, because of his work in direct sunlight and needing a hat that would keep him and his workers cool. These hats are the perfect balance of function, comfort and style. Over the last 12 years field testing has occurred with great field ratings and now they are available worldwide.

Solar Expert- TOMMIE NELLON

Tommie Nellon is a reputable solar energy expert and alternative energy consultant. Recognized as a SOLAR INDUSTRY EXPERT California State Licensing Board for Contractors, he received commendations by the State of California. He was also featured nationwide CNBC’s program "Make Me A Millionaire Inventor" for his unique invention “Kool Breeze Solar Hat”. Tommie also made it to the Top 500 Innovators in the State of California published in INC Magazine. He was also cited in the Fresno Business Journal as a Leading Solar Energy Pioneer.


With many years of experience and expertise in the field of solar and alternative energy, Tommie Nellon provides services in the following fields:

  • Photovoltaic Solar Designer for Commercial, Government and City Projects
  • Solar Market Development and Patented Products
  • Technical Engineering and Project Installation
  • Solar Service, Repair and Project Consultant
  • Solar/Alternative Energy Consultant