Mark Tervalon
About Mark Tervalon
Mark Tervalon is the Chief Operations Officer at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA, with a background in leadership roles at Stoneridge Electronics, Power-One, Inc., and Lucent Technologies Bell Labs.
Chief Operations Officer at Lutron Electronics
Mark Tervalon currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA. In this role, he has led the integration of engineering, supply chain, and production processes to enhance the effectiveness of product launches. Additionally, he has upgraded IT systems to unify the company under one ERP system and improve IT security. Tervalon has driven significant improvements in on-time delivery and quality, which has facilitated a sales focus on increasing revenue. His efforts have also accelerated Lutron's lean production journey worldwide, continuously improving manufacturing efficiency.
Former President of Stoneridge Electronics
Mark Tervalon worked at Stoneridge Electronics from 2002 to 2012, holding the position of President of Stoneridge Electronics Group during this period. Based in both El Paso, Texas and Warren, Ohio, he led the company for nearly a decade. Prior to his role as Group President, Tervalon also held the position of President at Stoneridge Electronics from 2003 to 2012. His tenure was marked by efforts to enhance the operational efficiency and market position of the company.
Vice President and General Manager at Power-One, Inc.
From 1998 to 2002, Mark Tervalon served as Vice President and General Manager at Power-One, Inc., working in both Camarillo, California and San Luis, Mexico. During his four years at the company, he gained extensive experience managing operations and product lines, contributing to the company's growth and market presence in the power electronics sector.
Roles at Lucent Technologies Bell Labs
Mark Tervalon held several leadership positions at Lucent Technologies Bell Labs between 1996 and 1999. He was the Product Management Manager in Mesquite, Texas for one year, and Plant Manager in Monterrey, Mexico for another year. Prior to these roles, he served as Manufacturing Unit Manager in Mesquite, Texas. His work at Bell Labs involved managing product lifecycles, enhancing plant operations, and overseeing manufacturing units, which provided him with significant experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Mark Tervalon holds a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he completed in 1990. Prior to that, he earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BS) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1988. His strong academic background in mechanical engineering has been foundational to his career in various leadership roles in engineering and operations.