Our Team
JEFF EDWARDS
CEO and Founder of Energy Control Systems
He travels and speaks extensively in Latin America, Asia and Africa on the subject of lightning; surges and mitigating their impact on profitability.After graduating from Texas Tech University in Lubbock Texas, Edwards spent 9 years in the Telecommunications sector prior to founding Energy Control Systems in 1987 as a Texas based corporation selling surge suppression and UPS systems. The company has evolved into a global power quality products and energy efficiency concern with operations spanning South America, Asia and Africa.
For additional information and short history on ECS see our About Us page.
JUAN CHAVEZ
Vice President Emeritus - Latin America
Juan, from Lima, Peru, began working at Energy Control Systems in 2001, beginning his duties as District Manager in charge of the Pacific coast of South America, leading Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
In 2007 he was promoted to Vice President for Latin America and his first action was to hire manager for Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. In 2010, he added a manager for the Andean Region (Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Central America). In 2017 he added a manager for Brazil.
Meanwhile, Juan still works to continue securing distributors throughout Latin America. During his 24 years with the company, he has had the invaluable support of the entire ECS team. Juan is confident that the next few years will provide steady growth in the company, including managers, distributors and customers.
LETY YANEZ
Administrative Assistant to CEO – Finance Manager
Started working at Energy Control Systems in August 1997. She held an accounting clerk position for her first year and has since moved on to becoming the head of the accounting department. She has 20 plus years of accounting and administrative experience, with a Business Administration in Accounting degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently responsible for the logistical support for the international sales division of Energy Control Systems. As the international company that we are; she handles the exportation, importation, and logistical needs of all the sales representatives concerning the management of their customer relations.
NEFTALI ZAPATA
Manager- Andean Region
Neftali brings over a decade of experience to our International team working with SineTamer in South America. After spending nine years with two different distributors in Colombia and Venezuela, he was invited in 2010 to join the ECS team as Andean Regional Manager. He began by managing the Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama territories. In the past 4 years we have added El Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala to his region. His great belief in the Sinetamer product and love for his work is evidenced in his continued push to help each distributor reach their sales goals for the year.
LUIS VILORIA
Electrical Sales Engineer
was born in Madison, Wisconsin, USA in April of 1965. He is a graduate of“Universidad del Zulia”, Maracaibo, Venezuela, in Electrical Engineering. His career experience includes Project Design for the Oil and Gas Industry for more than 12 years. Also has experience in Energy Backup and Power Quality Systems as Sales and Technical Support Executive, working for Sugelca and Sinetamer - Venezuela. He has provided several energy quality solutions, based on TVSS protection, for the Oil and Gas Industry, and Telecommunication companies. Has been working for Energy Control Systems since 2010, as Sales Engineer and Technical Support for Latin America.
DUSTIN EDWARDS
Director of Operations and Communications
Dustin comes to ECS with a degree in Public Relations from the University of Texas Austin. He started work with ECS on a contract basis in July of 2008 and came on full time in January 2009 as the Communications Director. He mainly oversees corporate branding, website and communications efforts. Since then, he has acquired several other roles within the company including but not limited to IT, Networking and Financial Analysis.
JULIO SUAREZ
LATAM Business Development Manager
Julio is an Electronics engineer with a degree from the Catholic University of Uruguay, Graduating in 2010.
During the years of 2009 and 2010 was professor of the Faculty of Engineering of that University, and worked as a microelectronic designer at the company Chipmate SA.
From February 2011 to May 2014, Responsible of Technology for Industry in CONATEL SA, especially advising on automation of industrial processes, SCADA monitoring and control systems, and Surge protection systems.
From 2014, He joined ECS as the Mercosur's Manager for Sinetamer and successfully improved sales over the ensuing decade.
In October 2024, Julio assumed the position of Sales and Business Development Director for LATAM.
ANDRE RAITZ
Manager Brazil
Andre has degree in Industrial Automation Technology from the Catholic University of Santa Catarina. Andre comes to ECS with a 15 year work history background with WEG Autmomation. Andre has key skills in the motor control centers, medium voltage switch gear, variable frequency drives and soft starters.
With his aptitude for the support internal customers, assisting in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, analysis of machines and processes, interpretation of electrical design and use of products and equipment, he will be a key player in the development of Brazil.
JIM ROSSER
African Business Development Manager
With over 20 years’ experience in the power industry, we are thrilled to have him on board with our team!
Previous work experience with GE, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell E&ES and most recently with CP Automation out of the UK, equips him to be the tip of the spear as we work to increase our foot print across the continent.
RAMIRO VALDEZ
Mercosur Region Manager
Born in the city of Oruro, Bolivia, he pursued his higher education at the National Faculty of Engineering (FNI), part of the Technical University of Oruro, studying Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electrical Control Systems.
At FNI, he completed a postgraduate diploma in power system, distribution, and industrial protections; at the National University Siglo XX, he pursued a Diploma in Higher Education; and he has taken several specialized courses in power quality, energy management, energy efficiency, and new technologies for the electrical industry.
He worked for one year (June 2009 – July 2010) at Fundación Barcelona (Oruro) and subsequently served for 14 years (2011 – 2024) as Head of Engineering at Electrored Bolivia SRL.
With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has actively participated in various projects across the energy distribution, industrial, mining, oil, telecommunications, and construction sectors.
Since October 2024, he has joined the Energy Control Systems team as Manager of the Mercosur region of South America.
