Meet the Managers
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Nicholas Harmon – President Nicholas Harmon, President of Verilux, Inc. for 19 years, has been instrumental in developing Verilux as the leading brand of Light Therapy and Full Spectrum Lighting. He has developed deep and lasting relationships with many key figures in the industry which has helped elevate Verilux to its prominent position today. Prior to Verilux Nicholas was the Director of Business Development for Excel Environmental in Berkeley, California. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Columbia University and a Master of Science from Northwestern University. Nicholas’s deep reverence for the environment has helped guide him through his career. |
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Ryan Douglas - CEO Ryan Douglas has built a career around successfully overseeing the development of technology based consumer electronic, medical and natural healing products. Ryan’s career has included the development of enterprise level production management methods that are the basis of the Nexprise® Management System utilized by some of the largest OEM organizations in the world including Rocketdyne, Boeing, Textron Industries and Stryker Medical. Prior to joining Verilux, Ryan served as CEO of MFG Solutions, an international product design and manufacturing services company, and in several executive level business strategy, product development and operations roles for technical OEM’s throughout the United States and Canada. |
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Jim Carr –Vice President of Sales Jim Carr has 11 years of uninterrupted growth in sales and profits. His national sales management expertise, high-impact sales strategies, organizational leadership and solid industry contacts have amplified Verilux’s Sales division. Prior to working at Verilux, Jim was the Senior National Account Manager at Philips Consumer Lifestyles, the National Account Manager at Lexmark International and the General Sales Manager at Schwan’s Consumer Brands. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from University of Akron. |
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Jan Knutsen – Director of Marketing Jan Knutsen joined Verilux in 2008 with over 30 years of advertising and marketing experience in brand development, consumer goods and higher education. Prior to Verilux, Jan was Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at New England Culinary Institute. Earlier, she was Senior Manager of Creative Operations for Marshall Fields Department Stores, overseeing the development of advertising and promotion for over 60 stores. As Senior Project Manager at Landor Associates in New York, she managed branding and identity projects for Procter & Gamble and Kraft. A longtime resident of Minneapolis, Jan owned and operated her own advertising and design firm in the Twin Cities for 18 years with clients including Target and General Mills. Jan earned her BFA in graphic design from the University of Kansas. |
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David Tauscher– Vice President of Operations David Tauscher has a track record of success in leadership roles focused on improvements in consumer supply chains. He aids in the management of inventory, customer service and coordination of these departments with strategic plans and tactical operations for Verilux. Prior to working at Verilux, David was the Director of Customer Solutions at UPS where he supported Sales through analysis of customer needs, supply chain analysis and freight solutions. David holds a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University. |
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Jason Krupsky – Manager of E-Commerce Jason Krupsky’s previous experience with e-mail marketing, SEO, SEM and website development has elevated Verilux’s online marketing efforts. He provides strategic online marketing guidance, directs weekly e-mail marketing efforts and manages web data including tracking, analyzing and reporting. During the last seven years, Jason was the Marketing Manager for two of the country’s top 500 internet retail companies, The Vermont Country Store and The Orvis Company. Jason holds a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from University at Albany. |
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Bill Abbott-Koch – General Manager With more than 10 years of experience managing, developing and implementing operational systems, Bill Abbott-Koch is a leading member of the Verilux team as the general manager, controller and network administrator. He has more than 15 years of experience in public and private accounting, auditing, bookkeeping and financial forecasting and reporting. Prior to Verilux, Bill was the Business Manager at Edgcomb Design Group, Inc. and Jeff Schoellkopf Design, Inc., and the Senior Staff Accountant at Bolton Valley Resort. Bill holds an Associate in Science Degree in Accounting from Champlain College. |
