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[/caption]Lutron Electronics (Coopersburg, Pa.):Michael Pessina has been appointed president of the company. In his 35-year career with Lutron, Pessina has acquired broad experience in the engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing areas. After being promoted through several management positions, he was appointed to senior vice president in 2000, to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2002, and to president, office of product development in 2009. Pessina is also a member of Lutron's executive board and Lutron's advisory council. He holds a B.S.E.E from Lafayette College and an MBA from Lehigh University.