Philip D. Gunderson

    Philip D. Gunderson joined Motorola in 1968 as principal engineer in Motorola's Automotive R&D.  In 1972, Philip Gunderson started Motorola’s “Electronic Ignition Business.”  By 1975, this business had grown to $17 million.  By 1976, Philip Gunderson had advanced to Vice President and Director of Engine Electronics, which included the three businesses he had started (Electronic Engine Control Business, Electronic Pressure Sensor Business, and Electronic Ignition Business).  By 1981, the business had grown to $48 million.

    In 1982, Philip Gunderson became Vice President and General Manger of Motorola's Automotive Electronics Division and was elected Corporate Vice President in 1984.  In 1985, he became Corporate Vice President and Director of Group Operations and Services, where he was responsible for the Motorola Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group's manufacturing worldwide.  In 1987, Philip Gunderson became Corporate Vice President and Director of one of AIEG's three global businesses, the Sensor and Power Control business, with sales over $100 million.

    In 1988, Mr. Gunderson presented a business plan to Motorola's Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group for a fluorescent lamp electronic ballast business, that led to the creation of a wholly owned Motorola subsidiary company, Motorola Lighting, Incorporated.  Philip Gunderson then transferred to the newly formed company on the date of its founding March 1, 1989, as Vice President of Engineering and Technology. 

    Philip Gunderson retired from Motorola December 31, 1994  as Vice President, Motorola Inc., and Vice President, Energy Savings Products, Motorola Lighting Inc.

    Prior to joining Motorola, Philip Gunderson worked for General Time Corporation and Televiso Electronics as a design engineer in the area of military radar and video mapping electronics.

    Philip Gunderson has a BSEE and a MSEE from the University of Minnesota.  He also has had a multiplicity of management and other training at Motorola.

    Philip Gunderson has seven patents.  He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is married and has four children and nine grandchildren.  He currently resides in Arlington Heights Illinois.

    Since retirement Philip Gunderson has served on the building committee, designed the lighting for the 400 seat sanctuary, and served as treasurer of his church, Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church.  He currently leads the men’s ministry, trains small group leaders, leads Bible studies, and sings on one of the worship teams at his church.  He also currently serves on the board of Reaching Indians Ministries International as treasurer. 

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