August 8th, 2010: Power Tagging Expands Management Team
Power Tagging Expands Management Team with Key Utility Industry Executive
Bernheim joins Power Tagging as Smart Grid Solutions Take Shape
BOULDER, CO – August 9, 2010– Power Tagging, the leader in grid resident communications for the next generation of the smart grid, announced that it has appointed Rick F. Bernheim as the Vice President of Engineering and Operations. Mr. Bernheim joins at an exciting time that represents an inflection point for Power Tagging as it meets a rapidly growing demand for its offerings that benefit electric utilities as well as consumers
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“Rick’s leadership and track record of taking multiple start-ups through successful exits as well as his Utility industry experience, further strengthens our Power Tagging team,” said Power Tagging CEO John LoPorto. “We are energized to have Rick onboard as we continue to deliver smart grid communications and applications to electric utilities.”
Previously, Bernheim served as the Vice President of Research and Development for JDSU CommTest, and General Manager of JDSU’s Cable Television Network Division. Prior to JDSU, Bernheim served as the Chief Operating Officer at SmartSynch, Inc., recently ranked as a top Smart Grid Company to Watch by Smart Grid News. Bernheim also served as Vice President of Engineering at Harris Communications Corporation within the Microwave Communications Division, where he lead an internationally based organization of 185 engineers with an operating budget of $26 million. As the Vice President of Engineering at Wavtrace, Inc., he contributed to the company’s turn-around and rapid increased valuation leading to its acquisition by Harris in 2000. Bernheim has also held various management positions at France Telecom, Comstream, GE, RCA, Cylix Communications, Transworld X-ray Corporation, and Philips Medical Instruments.
“I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with such a game changing offering,” said Bernheim, “Power Tagging technology has the unique ability to transform the electrical grid as we know it today. Simple, effective communications that are cost effective provide true value to utility providers.”