LED manufacturer Thomas Research Products has appointed Tony Raso as its regional sales manager for the Midwestern U.S. Raso works with lighting OEMs, energy service companies, retrofitters, engineers and designers throughout the Midwest, with this role expanding his ability to support customers with complete component solutions for solid-state lighting and custom design services. Raso has more than 30 years of experience in the electronics and lighting industry, with extensive working knowledge of LEDs for OEMs. He previously held engineering and sales management positions at Eclipse Lighting, Astoria Wire and Metal, Nu-Way Industries and Oak Industries. He earned his degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. “Adding Tony is great for Thomas Research,” said Brian Johnson, director of sales at Thomas Research Products. “His experience and understanding of LEDs and lighting will be important for servicing our dynamic and diverse customer base. We’re proud to have him on our team.” Thomas Research Products provides component solutions for OEMS that use LEDs.