After 10 years with Philips Lighting in a variety of technical and general management functions throughout intercontinental locations, Menko joined Lumileds Lighting in 1999 at the start of the expanded JV as a member of the executive staff in Silicon Valley. At Philips, Menko held executive roles responsible for operations in Belgium, plant management in China and concluded as GM/MD for Alpignano Lamps, the global leader in appliance lighting headquartered in Italy. At Lumileds, Menko transitioned from successfully growing the traffic-signaling business as Business Unit Manager to building and leading a diverse team for four years as Executive VP, New Business Development. This team developed new breakthrough markets that helped Lumileds become known as the market and technology leader for solid-state lighting solutions. Menko then transferred in early 2005 to Malaysia, and was responsible for the fast-growing Lumileds global operations. Menko co-founded Xicato in July 2007.

Ron Sege has served as a director of Echelon and President and CEO since August 2010. He has been Chairman of the Board of Directors since October 2011. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Board member, of 3Com Corporation from 2008 through its acquisition by HP. Prior to 3Com, Mr. Sege was President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropos Networks, Inc., a provider of wireless broadband networks, from 2004 to 2008. Prior to Tropos, Mr. Sege was President and CEO of Ellacoya Networks, Inc. a provider of broadband service optimization solutions based on deep packet inspection technology. Mr. Sege also served as Executive Vice President of Lycos, Inc., the Internet search engine. During the nine year period from 1989-1998, he served in a variety of senior management roles at 3Com Corporation, including Executive Vice President, Global Systems Business Unit. Mr. Sege holds an MBA from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree from Pomona College.