Greg Altonen
About Greg Altonen
Greg Altonen is the Vice President of Product Aesthetics, Cognition and Ergonomics, and Head of Communications at Lutron Electronics.
Company
Greg Altonen is currently employed at Lutron Electronics, a leader in lighting control solutions. He has been part of the company since 2002, contributing substantially to its product design and communications efforts.
Title
Greg Altonen holds the titles of Vice President, Product Aesthetics, Cognition and Ergonomics, and Head of Communications at Lutron Electronics. He oversees product aesthetics and ergonomics, in addition to managing the company's communications strategy.
Education and Expertise
Greg Altonen earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science from Penn State University, attending from 1990 to 1994. His educational background in engineering has provided a strong foundation for his roles in product design and communications.
Background
Greg Altonen started his career at Lutron Electronics in 2002 as Engineering Director - Product Design, a position he held for eight years. In this role, he laid the groundwork for many of the company's design initiatives. In May 2010, he transitioned to his current roles, where he continues to enhance Lutron's design capabilities and oversee their marketing communications.
Leadership in Communications
In his capacity as Head of Communications, Greg Altonen manages Lutron Electronics' in-house communications team responsible for all marketing communications, including print and video. He is actively seeking Video Art Direction talent to further the company's design goals, emphasizing the importance of effective visual communication.