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Luminescent Systems Inc.

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$37.5M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Mfr. of Thick Film Electroluminescent Lamps For Sale To Users Or Incorporation Into Component System

President and CEO
Peter J. Gundermann
Number of Employees 185
Contact Information

130 Commerce Way

East Aurora, New York 14052-2515

astronicslsi.co...

(716) 655-0800

NAICS Code Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing: 335121

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Peter J. Gundermann President and CEO
David C Burney Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Astronics Corporation
Mark Peabody Executive Vice President, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
Frank G Johns Vice President
James S. Kramer Vice President
Richard C. Miller Vice President
Richard M Miller Vice President

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Kevin T. Keane Chairman of the Board
John B. Drenning Board of Directors
Raymond W. Boushie Board of Directors
Robert J. McKenna Board of Directors

Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2003, Peter Gundermann has held the position of President of Luminescent Systems, Inc., the primary operating subsidiary of Astronics, since 1991 and has been with the Company since 1988. Mr. Gundermann has been a director of Astronics since 2000. He holds a B.A. in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University and earned a M.B.A. from Duke University.

Organization Position Status
Astronics Corporation Director, President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. President and CEO Current
Astronics Corporation Board of Directors Current
Astronics AES Director Current
Duke University M.B.A. Former
Brown University B.A. In Applied Mathematics and Economics Former

Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Astronics in 2003, David Burney had held the position of Controller of Luminescent Systems, Inc., the primary operating subsidiary of Astronics, since 1996. Prior to Astronics, he held similar positions in other companies. Mr. Burney started his accounting career with Deloitte & Touche. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Muskingum College and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Organization Position Status
Astronics Corporation Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Astronics Corporation Current
Astronics AES Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Astronics Chief Financial Officer Former
Luminescent Systems Inc. Controller Former
Astronics Corporation Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer Former
Muskingum College B.A. In Business Administration Former

Mark Peabody has been the Executive Vice President of Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astronics Corporation, since it was purchased by Astronics Corporation in 2005. Mr. Peabody has led the business since 1997, overseeing the day-to-day operations. He began his career with the Boeing Company. Mr. Peabody holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University and is an inventor on patents held by the business.

Organization Position Status
Luminescent Systems Inc. Executive Vice President, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Current
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Executive Vice President Current
Astronics Corporation Executive Vice President, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Current
The Ohio State University B.S. Degree In Electrical Engineering Former

Vice President of Luminescent Systems, Inc., the primary operating subsidiary of Astronics, since 2001, Frank Johns has held the position of Director of Operations of Astronics’ New Hampshire operations since 1993. Prior to that, he held a variety of marketing and operations positions throughout the Company. Mr. Johns holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Miami and a M.B.A. with Operations Focus from Plymouth State College.

Organization Position Status
Astronics AES Vice President, Luminescent Systems, Inc. Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Vice President Current
Astronics Corporation Vice President, Luminescent Systems, Inc. Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Plant Manager Current
Plymouth State University M.B.A. Former
University of Miami B.A. In Chemistry and Biology Former

James Kramer has been a Vice President of Luminescent Systems, Inc., the primary operating subsidiary of Astronics, since 1993, and has been with Astronics since 1988. Mr. Kramer plays a critical role in the Company’s technical and strategic management functions and manages many of the Company’s most important development efforts and customer relations. He holds a B.A. in Engineering and Economics from Brown University.

Organization Position Status
Luminescent Systems Inc. Vice President Current
Astronics AES Vice President, Luminescent Systems, Inc. Current
Astronics Corporation Vice President, Luminescent Systems, Inc. Current
Astronics Current
Brown University B.A. In Engineering and Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Luminescent Systems Inc. Vice President Current

Rick Miller has been a Vice President of Luminescent Systems, Inc., the primary operating subsidiary of Astronics, since 2001, and an employee of the Company for 13 years. Mr. Miller serves as Director of Operations for Astronics’ East Aurora, NY operations where he manages all manufacturing, materials, management information systems and quality functions. Prior to this, he held a variety of positions at Astronics and with many other well-known defense companies in the U.S.

Organization Position Status
Astronics AES Vice President, Luminescent Systems, Inc. Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Vice President Current
Astronics Corporation Vice President, Luminescent Systems, Inc. Current
Astronics Former

Kevin T. Keane has been Chairman of the Company since 1974. Mr. Keane was previously the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Keane began his career with the Company as Executive Vice President in 1970 and remains active in his role as Chairman of the Board of the Company. He holds an A.B. in Economics and a M.B.A. from Harvard University.

Organization Position Status
Astronics AES Executive Vice President Current
Astronics Corporation Chairman of the Board Current
MOD-PAC Corp. Chairman of the Board Current
Astronics AES Chairman of the Board, Astronics Corporation Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Chairman of the Board Current
Astronics Chief Executive Officer Former
Krepe-Kraft, Inc. CEO Former
Astronics President Former
Astronics Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Former
Astronics Executive Vice President Former
Astronics Corporation Executive Vice President Former
Astronics Corporation Board of Directors Former
Harvard University M.B.A. Former
Duke University M.B.A. Former
Dartmouth College B.A. In Economics Former
Harvard University A.B. In Economics Former

John B. Drenning is a partner in the Buffalo, New York law firm of Hodgson Russ LLP and has been in the private practice of law since 1964. Mr. Drenning received his law degree from Cornell University.

Organization Position Status
Hodgson Russ LLP Partner Current
Astronics Corporation Chair Current
Astronics Corporation Board of Directors Current
Hodgson Russ LLP Secretary Current
Astronics Director Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Board of Directors Current
Astronics AES Board of Directors Current
State University of New York at Buffalo B.S. In Business Administration Former
Cornell University L.L.B. Former

Raymond W. Boushie retired President of the Aerospace & Electronics segment of Crane Co., a segment with approximately $430 million in revenues. Mr. Boushie was previously President of Crane's Hydro-Aire Operation. Mr. Boushie received his B.A. from Colgate University, an Associate Metallurgy degree from Reynolds Metals Co. and has completed graduate work at the University of Michigan and the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce of the University of Pennsylvania.

Organization Position Status
Astronics Corporation Board of Directors Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Board of Directors Current
Colgate University B.A. Former

Robert J. McKenna was President and chief Executive Officer of Wenger Corporation, a manufacturer of facility products for performing arts and education markets from 2001 through 2005. From 1994 to 2001, Mr. McKenna was Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acme Electric Corporation, a manufacturer of power conversion systems for electronic and electrical systems. Mr. McKenna received a B.S. in Business Management from Western Kentucky University.

Organization Position Status
Astronics Corporation Chair Current
Luminescent Systems Inc. Board of Directors Current
MOD-PAC Corp. Board of Directors Current
Winston Electric Chief Executive Officer Former
Wenger Corporation Chief Executive Officer Former
Wenger Corporation President Former
Winston Electric President Former
Western Kentucky University B.S. In Business Management Former
Winston Electric Chairman of the Board Former
Astronics Corporation Board of Directors Former
Western Kentucky University B.S. In Business Management Former

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