Andy Skoogman brings a wealth of association management, marketing and communications experience to his role as PLATO’s Executive Director. He’s led a statewide member agency and helped private sector clients promote and market a variety of portable lights.
A PhD in Police Management from Michigan State University, Parsons spent half a decade teaching firearms and defense tactics at a regional police academy. It was this real world, street oriented background that Kevin Parsons brought to the design of ASP products. Dr Parsons is also a member of the ANSI Flashlight Standards Committee.
After growing up in Michigan and sailing on the great lakes, Tom Beckett studied electrical engineering before graduating from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. With degrees in Marketing and Finance he started his career in the consumer electronics and professional sound reinforcement industry.
John has worked for private law firms, as a sole practitioner, for pure start-up companies and for Fortune 100 companies in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for over 20 years.
Jeff Lockner is a Project Engineer with UL’s Performance Lighting Laboratory in Allentown PA. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Temple University. Jeff is an active member of the IES Testing Procedures Committee helping to develop solid state lighting test and measurement procedures.
With never enough light in the day, Jeremiah has always included a headlamp in his equipment list whether climbing, skiing, or mountain biking. He has felt at home with Petzl since starting his career there in 2000. As Technical Information Manager, Jeremiah represents Petzl in several standards committees and trade organizations in the work-at-height, rescue, and lighting industries.
Donna Baker Schwenk is the Sr.V.P. Sales and Marketing for QTOP USA, INC. and Ningbo QTOP IMP & EXP Co., LTD. where she leads the introduction of innovative consumer products including LED and portable lighting solutions in the US. Before starting her professional life as an educator and advertising business owner, Donna graduated with honors from Salisbury University. In 2003, Donna was honored as an outstanding alumnus and was chosen to provide a scholarship in her name to an outstanding art graduate.
Tyler Peterson is the General Manager for COAST Products. He drives innovation in COAST’s Operations and Online divisions. Tyler is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a background in business, media and startup ventures.
Jack Pekarek is the Director of Lights and Rechargeable Products for Energizer. Jack has degrees in Chemistry and Business . With Energizer since 2000, Jack has had roles in product development, safety and reliability testing, as well as manufacturing. Jack is currently the chair of PLATO's Standard's Committee.
