LEDOS
BACKGROUND
Formed in January 2008 to meet the demand for increasingly more complex LED optical systems in the area of general commercial lighting, LEDOS gathered together a group of the most experienced and skilled lighting professionals in the industry. LEDOS employees average 18+ years of advanced optical development & system integration experience and hail mainly from the global auto industry where the demand for highly technical and aesthetically sophisticated lighting systems are the greatest. Years of dedicated service to the development of advanced lighting systems provides LEDOS with the capabilities and skills needed to meet the ever increasing requirements of the commercial optical engineering environment.
HISTORY
1Q 2009 LEDOS designed and developed the first Type III med throw magnetic induction lamp known world-wide.
2Q 2009 LEDOS designed, developed and in 3Q 2010 is in manufacture of a unique post top LED light engine retro fit for major global client which received high praise at NY Light Fair.
3Q 2009 LEDOS completed development for a premium LED Wall Pack design which is now available for license.
4 Q 2009 LEDOS received provisional patents for the “Powered by LEDOS LED Bulb” and multiple linear lighting designs known as “Powered by LEDOS – Line o Lite”.
2 Q 2010 LEDOS began production of custom light engine for global client.
2Q 2010 LEDOS began beta stage testing of the Powered by LEDOS LED Bulb in the following area: Dearborn, Chelsea, Canton, Auburn Hills, Wixom and Macomb County
2Q 2010 LEDOS registered for DOE Lighting Facts partnership
2Q 2010 LEDOS submitted Powered by LEDOS – LED Bulb for LM 79 testing inside commonly used acorn post top fixtures.
3 Q 2010 LEDOS applied for patent protection covering the unique “post top retrofit” design which replaces Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium traditional sources known as “ Powered by LEDOS – LED Bulb”
3 Q 2010 Additional Beta Test sites include: Warren, Spring Lake, Muskegon.
3Q 2010 Production availability of Powered by LEDOS – LED Bulb.
AFFILIATIONS
We are a founding member of the Michigan Solid State Lighting Association.
As a member of the ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY of America, LEDOS is plugged in to the best people and practices that the commercial illumination industry has to offer. With a broad roster of sponsored events, the IES maintains the highest level of cross functional collaboration of any of the cooperative engineering societies operating in the US today! As part of the IES collaborative process, you can rest assured that the best possible practices are being employed by LEDOS from start to finish!
We are also a Silver Member of IES (Illuminating Engineering Society).
Participant Macomb/Oakland University Incubator
CONTACTS
LED OPTICAL SOLUTIONS
64155 Van Dyke
Suite #247
Washington, MI 48095
Phone: 586-336-9871
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The LEDOS Team
Ingo Schneider - President & CEO
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
Lighting Organization Development
LED Lighting
Lamp Design
Global Lighting
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering
Lawrence Technological University (1983)
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Schneider has 27 years experience in design and engineering leadership; 24 years experience directly related to vehicle lighting. His lighting career began at Chrysler in 1985 and his experience includes several major automotive lighting tier one suppliers such as Valeo, North American Lighting, Schefenacker and Visteon. Positions held include: General Manager, Director of Engineering and Director of Research & Development. His success has been marked by the many engineering and development teams he assembled and directed that advanced the technology for automotive lighting systems. In 1990, Ingo led the first free form headlamp team for forward lighting. His global experience includes work performed with German, Japanese, and other Asian and foreign auto makers to establish common standards and vehicle lighting requirements. Contributions include identification and validation of several advanced technologies within vehicle lighting systems including fiber optics; High Intensity Discharge and LED light engines. In January of 2008, he established and co- founded LED Optical Solutions, LLC.
RECOGNITION
In 1993 Mr. Schneider received a recognition award from Ford Motor Company for his team’s efforts to acquire Q1 status. In 2008 he received team recognition for a first to market “Light Pipe Design” marketed on the 2008 Cadillac CTS, Motor Trend Car of the Year. Ingo was a team member in receipt of the 2008 Pace Award for “Light Pipe Innovation”. His work is referenced in Automotive Lighting and Human Vision, Springer Books December 2006.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-Illuminating Engineering Society
-Society of Automotive Engineers
-Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (previous)
Richard Arundale - Director Engineering
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
Vehicle Lighting
Program Management
Supplier Knowledge
Quality Systems Engineering
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
22
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Arundale has 22 Years experience in engineering; 17 years experience directly related to vehicle lighting. His lighting career began at North American Lighting and continued with several Tier 1 Automotive Lighting suppliers including Koito, Ichikoh, Schefenacker, Hella and Visteon. His experience includes roles in many key cross functional teams as Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, Lead Program Manager, Program Engineering Manager, Customer Liaison, and New Business Development Manager. He has managed lighting programs both domestically and internationally in Europe & Japan on multiple ex-patriot assignments. In January 2008 he co-founded LED Optical solutions as the Managing Director of Engineering.
RECOGNITION
He received team recognition for their “Light Pipe Design” on 2008 Cadillac CTS Motor Trend Car of the Year (2008). He was also part of the team that was representing Visteon to receive the 2008 Pace Award Recipient for “Light Pipe Innovation”.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-Illuminating Engineering Society
-Society of Automotive Engineers
-Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (previous)
Jeff Erion - Director Research & Development
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
LED Lighting
Lamp Design
Specifications and Testing
Research & Development and Engineering management
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
40
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Production Technology
Oregon State University
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Erion has 39 Years experience in automotive design and engineering; 27 years experience directly related to vehicle lighting. His career began at Ford Motor Company and continued with Visteon Corporation. For 17 years he directed the Advanced Lighting Department globally for Ford and Visteon. In 2005 he began consulting with major automotive related suppliers in engineering and regulatory matters and was the spokesperson for the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council. In late 2008 he joined LED Optical solutions as the Director of Research and Development.
RECOGNITION
In 1984 Mr. Erion received the Ford Motor Technology Award for his leadership in developing the first composite aerodynamic headlamp system for the 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. He has received numerous other awards for his engineering accomplishments since then along with 26 patents primarily in LED related technologies. In April of 2006, he received the Arch T. Colwell Cooperative Engineering Medal from the Society of Engineers for his contribution to the vehicle lighting industry.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-Michigan Solid State Lighting Association
-American Automobile Manufacturers: Lighting and Visibility Task Group (Past Chairman)
-Society of Automotive Engineers Lighting Committee: LED Front Lighting Task Force (Past Chairman)
-Motor Vehicle Lighting Council, Previous spokesperson.
Paula Duffett Wheeler - Director, Sales & Marketing
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
LED Lighting Commercial Team Leadership
Executive Leadership
Market Development, Market Management
Global Sales and Contract Negotiation
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27
EDUCATION
Executive Leadership Education Program Phase II, IPADE University of Pan-Americana Monterrey Mexico 2003
Executive Leadership Education Program Phase I, IESE Business School- University Navarra Barcelona, Spain 2002
Masters of Business Administration, Labor Relations Duquesne University 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, Materials & Logistics Management 1983
International Business Law Overseas Study Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1982
Lean Operations Independent Study, Michigan State University 1981
EXPERIENCE
Ms. Wheeler has 27 Years experience in Executive Leadership, Commercial Team Management, Purchasing and Sales in the lighting, integrated steel and automotive industries; 8 years experience directly related to lighting. Her career began at National Steel in 1984 and continued with Visteon Corporation in 2001. In 2005, she directed global commercial activities for lighting and has conducted business in Korea, China, India, Germany, Canada and Mexico. While with National Steel, she progressed through many roles including Manager Automotive Sales and Market Manager Automotive conducting business in Germany, Belgium, Canada and the US. Paula has extensive executive leadership training and educational credentials. She joined LED Optical Solutions in late 2008 and now serves in the role of Director, Sales & Marketing.
RECOGNITION
In 2nd quarter 2006, Paula received Visteon’s “Leading the Way” recognition award for her work on the “Monterrey Lighting Plant Acquisition Team”. The “Leading the Way” award rewards exemplary performance, accomplishment and behavior that is significantly beyond expectations or results in noticeable improvement to customer, quality, value, process or people. Paula received Visteon’s 1st Quarter 2007, “Leading the Way” Recognition Award for her work on the “Cross Functional Receivables Team”. In 2008, Paula received Visteon’s Summit award which is the highest honor Visteon bestows on employees. This recognition represents the “best of the best” from among the 2007 “Leading the Way” quarterly award winners.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-Mich. Solid State Lighting Association, Founding Board Member
-Society of Automotive Engineers, previous
-Original Equipment Suppliers Associations, previous
-American Iron & Steel Institute, previous
Michael Lewis - Financial Advisor / Board Member
RELEVANT EXPERTISE
Acquisitions & Divestitures
Capital structure, funding
Capitalization of new and existing joint ventures
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
23
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration, Wayne State University 1993
Masters of Science – Finance, Walsh College 1992
Bachelor of Science -Management Information Systems, Oakland University 1986
Executive Education Program, IESE Business School- University Navarra Barcelona, Spain 2002
EXPERIENCE
Michael is currently Assistant Treasurer at a Tier One Automotive supplier, were he is responsible for foreign exchange, capital markets, risk management activities and serves as the primary interface to the capital markets and credit rating agencies. He has led debt offerings and syndicated asset lending structures totaling over $2.0 Billion. He also serves on the Boards of numerous wholly owned and minority owned subsidiaries providing advice and counsel on numerous operational and cash flow issues.
From 2005 to 2007, Michael was Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, where he implemented acquisitions and divestitures of nine businesses in five countries, transactions ranging in size from $10 to $300 million. From 2000 to 2005, he was responsible for foreign exchange strategy, capital structure, funding and capitalization of new and existing joint ventures worldwide. From 1994-2000, Michael held a number of positions with increasing responsibility at Ford Motor Company in their Management Information Systems area, in the Corporate Finance Staff group, primarily focused in Corporate Forecast/Budgeting and Manufacturing Financial Performance.
RECOGNITION
In 2nd quarter 2006, Michael received Visteon’s “Leading the Way” recognition award for his work on the “Monterrey Lighting Plant Acquisition Team”. The “Leading the Way” award rewards exemplary performance, accomplishment and behavior that is significantly beyond expectations or results in noticeable improvement to customer, quality, value, process or people.