Erik Swenson is a seasoned professional with ~13 years in the Solid State Lighting industry. As General Manager for Nichia America Corporation, Erik has helped lead the adoption of Nichia LEDs within the General Lighting industry. Erik has been an active voice of Nichia within North America, having spoken at several industry and manufacturer’s conferences and trade shows. After receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, Erik practiced various engineering facets within the Automotive Industry for 6 years before joining Nichia in a commercial role.