Neal Verfuerth

Neal R. Verfuerth is a 30-year industry veteran with a proven track record encompassing product innovation, world-class manufacturing and sales execution. One of the nation's top 500 inventors, he is listed as the primary inventor on 66 patents and 815 citations in the areas of lighting, controls and daylighting technology. Based on timeless principles of physics, his inventions have been installed in 10,000 facilities worldwide, including 150 of the Fortune 500.

Incorporated in 2012, Energy Bank is founded on 30+ years of industry experience including product innovation, US-based advanced manufacturing, and project implementation.

At Energy Bank, we are shaping the future narrative of the illumination industry with bold, industry-leading LED designs and proprietary innovations.

A proven track record of continuous innovation.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Founder/CEO Orion Energy Systems 1996-2012. Start up to $120 million in annual sales
• IPO 2007 ($100M) @$13 share 
• Retrofitted >8000 facilities >2 Billion Square Feet exceeding $2 Billion in energy savings
• More than 150 Fortune 500 customers
• Primary inventor on 66 US Patents and additional patents pending. 

AWARDS

• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• 3x Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
• Platts Global Energy Award (Sustainable Technology Innovation)
• 2x Plant Engineering Product of the Year
• Coca-Cola’s Supplier of the Year
• 2x Sysco Foods Supplier of the Year
• MIT Technology Award
• Founder/CEO Energy Bank inc. 2012
• US Green Building Council - Wisconsin Alliance Transformation Award of Excellence - Innovation
• Plant Engineering Product of the Year 2015 - model T LED exterior fixture
• Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Nominee 
• Wisconsin Governor's New Product of the Year Award - First Place
• Plant Engineering Product of the Year 2016 - ThinLine LED 

Neal’s accomplishments have been recognized by the White House, State of Wisconsin and many other highly respected institutions.