Crystal IS CEO and leadership

Larry Felton has more than 15 years of experience in semiconductor technology with an expertise in operations and commercial product development. As President and CEO, Larry sets the company vision and leads Crystal IS in its development and delivery of groundbreaking applications for UVC LEDs.

Dr. Schowalter is one of the original co-founders of Crystal IS. He has over 30 years of experience in crystal growth, semiconductor thin film and nanotechnology. After receiving his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois, Dr. Schowalter joined GE's Global Research Center in upstate NY. Later he transitioned to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) as a full professor and went on to chair the Physics Department from 1997 to 2000. He has published over 160 articles, co-edited five proceedings volumes and given over 65 invited talks. He is a recognized figure in the global technology community regarding crystal growth, thin-film, nanotechnology and nitride semiconductors. In his spare time Leo enjoys hiking, golfing, skiing and snowboarding.

Jonathon Whitlock is a Chief Technology Officer at Crystal IS Inc and is based in Crystal Is Inc..

Dr. Schowalter is one of the original co-founders of Crystal IS. He has over 30 years of experience in crystal growth, semiconductor thin film and nanotechnology. After receiving his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois, Dr. Schowalter joined GE's Global Research Center in upstate NY. Later he transitioned to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) as a full professor and went on to chair the Physics Department from 1997 to 2000. He has published over 160 articles, co-edited five proceedings volumes and given over 65 invited talks. He is a recognized figure in the global technology community regarding crystal growth, thin-film, nanotechnology and nitride semiconductors. In his spare time Leo enjoys hiking, golfing, skiing and snowboarding.