Ed Rossi

President

Ed Rossi is president and chief executive officer of IEM.

Rossi joined IEM in 1989 as vice president of marketing and later became executive vice president and chief operating officer in 1993. In 1995, he was named president of the company spearheading new product development and general management.  He left IEM in 2001 to form e4 Solutions but returned to the new IEM as president in 2003.

Under his direction, IEM annual sales have grown over 400% since 2004 and the Company has forged a solid reputation as a manufacturer of custom electrical distribution equipment.

Prior to joining IEM, Rossi held various sales and marketing roles for GE, becoming National Sales Manager for GE Supply in 1987.  He began his career in the electrical industry at ITE Imperial in 1974 before moving on to GE in 1978.

Rossi earned a BSME from Santa Clara University.  He remains active in local charities and his family’s wine business in Napa.

Jerry Gierke

Vice President Sales – Western Region

Jerry Gierke is vice president of sales for the Western United States at IEM.

Gierke began his career at IEM as vice president of sales for the utility and commercial markets in 1970.  He developed and marketed IEM’s proprietary 15kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker which was later sold to Square D and was instrumental in IEM’s growth.  He joined LGE Electrical Sales as president in 1985 but returned to the new IEM in 2002 in his present capacity.  Since his return, he’s expanded sales from a local/regional to national basis and has managed many of IEM’s largest accounts.

Gierke received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Heald College.  He prides himself on his many long-standing relationships with notables in the industry.

Don Kozerski

Vice President Marketing & Regional Sales

Don Kozerski is vice president of marketing at IEM, managing all corporate marketing and sales support initiatives.

Kozerski has been with IEM since 1995 with previous experience at GE, Cutler Hammer, and Square D in various sales and sales management roles.  He is actively strengthening the IEM brand to reflect the Company’s growing design expertise and its ability to deliver custom equipment for larger projects.  His knowledge of the industry and the challenges facing IEM’s customers enable the Company to maximize its contribution on every project.

Kozerski graduated with a BS in Industrial Engineering from Michigan State University.

John Hulme

Vice President Finance

John Hulme is vice president of finance at IEM.  He has been affiliated with IEM since 1976 and is responsible for accounting, purchasing, and systems.

Hulme pioneered the development and use of computer-aided-design software at IEM, putting the Company at the forefront of CAD/CAM deployment in the electrical equipment industry.  His FISI and configuration software is still in use at IEM today, enabling custom designs and fast turnaround.

Hulme earned a BS in Math, BA in Asian Languages, and MS in Computer Science from Stanford University.  He maintains a long-standing membership in Vistage International, an executive leadership group with over 14,500 members worldwide.

Ashok Kulkarni

Vice President Engineering

Ashok Kulkarni is vice president of engineering at IEM, overseeing the development of new products and customer solutions, product testing, IEM processes, and agency certifications.

Kulkarni joined IEM in 2008 after a 20 year career in electronics that included executive positions in the elevator motor control, uninterruptible power supply, and power electronics industries.  He is adept at managing large international projects and has the perspective and strength of conviction to take IEM to the next level.

Kulkarni was awarded a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M, an ME from McGill University in Montreal, and a BE from Bangalore University in India.

Tom Cook

Vice President Sales – Eastern Region

Tom Cook oversees all IEM sales activity and reps in the Eastern Region of the U.S.

Cook joined IEM in 2008 after a 21 year career with GE in the electrical distribution industry.  He’s responsible for expanding the role and awareness of IEM among east coast customers and partners.

Cook brings a well-rounded background to IEM that includes experience working at both a manufacturer and electrical distributor, holding a variety of positions in sales, sales management, marketing, general management, and operations management.  This gives him a strong background on the market, products, customer requirements, competition, and complementary products.

Cook earned an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University, and a BS in Industrial Distribution at Clarkson University.

Guy Anderson

Vice President IEM Canada

Guy Anderson is vice president of IEM Canada, overseeing all Canadian sales and engineering operations.

Anderson joined IEM in 2007 after 12 years in sales, management, and research with Thomson Technology, Dirk & Price Engineering and Nova Solar Systems.  He’s an expert in the design of control and parallel switchgear systems and is well versed with Canada’s electrical distribution business requirements.

Anderson received a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Assiniboine College, Brandon MB Canada in 1993.

Frank Cavezza

Vice President Operations

Frank Cavezza is vice president of operations at IEM’s main plant in Fremont, CA.

Cavezza is a cornerstone of the IEM management team.  He joined the Company in 1975 and is responsible for building an exceptional and experienced operations team that includes: Greg Fitzgerald – Production Manager, 20 years; Bob Strack – Design Manager, 30 years; Don Kreitzer – LV Plant Manager, 45 years; Dennis Sapp – HV Plant Manager, 30 years; Tony Perreira – SM Plant Manager, 35 years; and Bob Walter – QC Manager, 35 years.

His career includes time with Westinghouse and ITE, and Anixter Power (acquired by IEM in 1975) – but for Frank and his team, it’s all about IEM.