Eric Hardesty

Eric Hardesty is a seasoned professional in the lighting industry with a diverse background in product marketing and sales engineering. Currently serving as Product Marketing Manager at Cree Lighting since April 2013, Eric oversees lighting portfolios and manages product strategy, pricing, and customer communications. Prior experience includes roles as Roadway Sales Project Manager at Cree Lighting, Photometric Applications Sales Engineer at Philips, Sales & Applications Engineer at Schreder, and Applications Designer/Sales Engineer at Ruud Lighting, where a strong focus on technical sales, project management, and marketing material development was evident. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Ottawa University, earned between 2011 and 2013.