Switzer to Lead Development of Eco-Friendly Distributed Lighting Management Systems for Leviton

Leviton is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry Switzer to the position of Senior Product Manager, Distributed Energy Management Systems for its Lighting Management Systems business. Switzer brings to his new post 20 years of experience in marketing, product management and business development with industry-leading companies.

In his new role, Switzer will spearhead the development of eco-friendly distributed lighting energy management systems that combine versatile solutions for dimming, occupancy detection and daylighting control. These systems offer efficient zone control in commercial environments that provide flexible, PC-based control options for efficiently lighting an entire building, a single floor or corridor, or a private work space.

Prior to joining Leviton, Switzer worked at Hewlett-Packard, where he enjoyed a 17-year long career in the area of business development, and at GE Security, where he worked for 3 years in product and marketing management. At HP, he helped develop innovative printing and bar coding technologies, as well as create a market for the company’s industry-leading line of printers. As a Senior Product Marketing Manager for GE Security, he developed and marketed residential networking and security products.

“Jerry’s background in design, consulting and project management combined with his formidable experience introducing technology-based products both in the US and abroad provide a strong foundation for his success in helping us launch our distributed lighting control systems, “ said Tom Leonard, Director of Marketing for Leviton Lighting Management Systems.
Switzer holds a BS in Business from Oregon State University and an MBA in International Management and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Marketing. He shares a patent for cellular technologies that was issued both in the U.S. and in Europe, served in the US Navy as am Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist, and has an impressive record of civic and community involvement.

Switzer currently is Director of the West Linn Public Library Foundation and Chairman of the Budget Committee of the City of West Linn. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the City of West Linn Library and as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the HomePlug Association.

Leviton is North America’s leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic wiring devices. Leviton stands at the forefront of its industry as a pacesetter with a century-long history of service and innovation.

For more information, visit www.leviton.com.

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