Brent Protzman
About Brent Protzman
Brent Protzman is the Director of Commercial Shades Product Management at Lutron Electronics, with extensive experience in energy information and analytics, and a strong academic background in engineering.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
Brent Protzman currently serves as the Director of Commercial Shades Product Management at Lutron Electronics. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the product management for commercial shade solutions, utilizing his extensive background in building science, standards development, and energy information analytics. His leadership is integral to advancing Lutron's commercial shading product offerings.
Past Roles at Lutron Electronics
Prior to his current role, Brent Protzman held several key positions at Lutron Electronics. From 2017 to 2023, he was the Director of Building Science & Standards Development, where he focused on developing building standards and fostering building science research. Before that, from 2011 to 2023, he managed the Energy Information and Analytics team, leveraging his expertise in energy management and analytics to drive innovation and efficiency in Lutron's product lines.
Academic Career
Brent Protzman has a robust academic background, having served as an Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado from 2007 to 2011. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to academic research and the education of future engineers. He also held a position as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2004 to 2007.
Early Career at Leo A Daly
Brent Protzman began his career as an Electrical Engineer at Leo A Daly, where he worked from 2002 to 2003. This role provided him with foundational experience in the field of electrical engineering, setting the stage for his subsequent roles in academia and industry.
Educational Background
Brent Protzman holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which he completed from 2004 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Architectural Engineering from the same institution in 2004. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Architectural Engineering from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, which he received in 2003. His strong academic credentials underpin his professional expertise and contributions to the field.