Salisbury, N.C. – March 5, 2013 – Shat-R-Shield, Inc. is proud to announce that Tom Salter has joined the company as the new Vice President of Marketing. Having spent the last fifteen years at Cree with roles in engineering, business development and marketing, Tom will be a valuable addition to the Shat-R-Shield team. With his extensive experience in the lighting industry, Tom brings promise of innovative new products and strategic marketing focus to Shat-R-Shield, the industry leader of safety-coated lighting products.
“With Shat-R-Shield’s recent introduction of new Waterproof, Safety-Coated LED Lamps, Tom’s expertise of LED lighting is invaluable. He will lead the team in terms of expanding existing product lines as well as introducing products that will allow Shat-R-Shield to tap into entirely new markets,” said Karen Clouse, Shat-R-Shield President.
Talking about his new role, Tom said: “I am thrilled to be part of the Shat-R-Shield family. Being part of a company so focused on new technologies while being a key solution provider to both existing and new customers in the lighting industry is both challenging and exceptionally rewarding. There is a very bright future for this company.”
Tom’s wealth of experience and knowledge of both the industry and distribution channels have already made him a valuable addition to Shat-R-Shield. The company’s commitment to expand the business while providing customers with the highest quality products and exceptional service are values that are sure to be fulfilled with Tom’s presence.