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Jonathan J. Woodworth, ArresterWorks’ principle engineer, is a 35 year practitioner in the electrical world.

Jonathan started his career at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois after receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from The Ohio Institute of Technology in 1972. As an Engineering Physicist at Fermi Lab he was an integral member of the high energy particle physics team in search of the elusive quark. Wishing to return to his home state, in 1979 he joined the design engineering team at McGraw Edison (later Cooper Power Systems) in Olean, New York. Returning to school after many years in industry Jonathan received his MBA from St. Bonaventure University in 1995. Jonathan was employed for 28 years at Cooper Power System where he was involved in the design, development and manufacturing of arresters. He served as Engineering Manager for 13 years. Additionally he held the position of Arrester Marketing Manager for 7 years while at Cooper. Also during this time Jonathan was active in the IEEE and IEC standard associations serving in the following positions:

· Past Chair of the IEEE Surge Protection Devices Committee

· Vice Chair of the IEC TC37 Maintenance Group 4, responsible for the metal-oxide arresters for AC systems

· Past Chair of NEMA High Voltage Arrester Section of the Power Equipment Division

Jonathan is holder of several arrester patents worldwide.