Visionary Electronics Company Adds Dr. Michael Crooke to Board of Directors
Green electronics company expands its team to support its eco-friendly products and programs.
Thousand Oaks, CA, May 12, 2010 --(PR.com)-- California start-up Revolve Electronics, Inc. announced today that Dr. Michael Crooke, former CEO of Patagonia and Steve Case’s Revolution Living, has joined its Board of Directors to help inform the company’s green product development efforts and guide their social responsibility programs.
“I am pleased to join the Board of Directors at Revolve Electronics. I found that the company’s eco-friendly philosophy and dedication to innovation was consistent with my own beliefs,” says Dr. Michael Crooke. “I look forward to contributing my experience on the cutting-edge of corporate social responsibility to Revolve.”
“Having Dr. Michael Crooke join our team reinforces our belief that Revolve Electronics is on the right path as a company. Michael’s deep experience and keen insight will be absolutely invaluable as we endeavor to bring a fresh perspective to the consumer electronics industry. At Revolve, we’re making products that our grandchildren will be proud of,” says Eli Probst, President of Revolve.
Revolve is the designer and manufacturer of Earth Friendly Electronics™ products. The company uses an innovative plastic for its products that is made from a proprietary blend of bamboo fibers and recycled plastic material. Its UL certified electronics meet the highest global standards for safety and reliability, and are free of hazardous substances like lead and mercury. The packaging is made from 100% recycled material and can be composted or recycled. Plus, smart feature design and advanced electronic circuitry save energy and help to reduce user’s carbon footprint. These are all key elements of Revolve Electronics’ unique approach to elevating the human experience and user consciousness with products that are visually stunning, astonishingly practical, sustainably created and manufactured.
“Our products are designed to simplify your life in a responsible way. With our χeMini, you will lighten your travel bag, always have a ready supply of power on the go, and use less grid power. We don’t want to punish people for making green choices, we want to reward them,” exclaims Todd Metlen, Executive Vice President.
About Dr. Michael Crooke – Michael Crooke has led some of the world's foremost outdoor equipment companies and has taken his education to the heights of academia, earning a Ph.D. in management from the esteemed Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Crooke was most recently CEO of Prana Living LLC. Previously, he was the CEO of Steve Case’s Revolution Living, and the President and CEO of Patagonia, Inc. from 1999 to 2005. He was also the CEO and chairman of the performance apparel maker Pearl Izumi and Managing Director of Kelty Packs. He currently serves on the boards of Earth Day Network and Miraval Living.
About Revolve Electronics, Inc. – Revolve is a new, California based consumer electronics company. Founded by Eli Probst and Todd Metlen, the designers and developers of many award winning consumer products, Revolve Electronics focuses on Earth Friendly Electronics™ that seamlessly integrate into life and offer a rich user experience. (www.revolveusa.com)
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“I am pleased to join the Board of Directors at Revolve Electronics. I found that the company’s eco-friendly philosophy and dedication to innovation was consistent with my own beliefs,” says Dr. Michael Crooke. “I look forward to contributing my experience on the cutting-edge of corporate social responsibility to Revolve.”
“Having Dr. Michael Crooke join our team reinforces our belief that Revolve Electronics is on the right path as a company. Michael’s deep experience and keen insight will be absolutely invaluable as we endeavor to bring a fresh perspective to the consumer electronics industry. At Revolve, we’re making products that our grandchildren will be proud of,” says Eli Probst, President of Revolve.
Revolve is the designer and manufacturer of Earth Friendly Electronics™ products. The company uses an innovative plastic for its products that is made from a proprietary blend of bamboo fibers and recycled plastic material. Its UL certified electronics meet the highest global standards for safety and reliability, and are free of hazardous substances like lead and mercury. The packaging is made from 100% recycled material and can be composted or recycled. Plus, smart feature design and advanced electronic circuitry save energy and help to reduce user’s carbon footprint. These are all key elements of Revolve Electronics’ unique approach to elevating the human experience and user consciousness with products that are visually stunning, astonishingly practical, sustainably created and manufactured.
“Our products are designed to simplify your life in a responsible way. With our χeMini, you will lighten your travel bag, always have a ready supply of power on the go, and use less grid power. We don’t want to punish people for making green choices, we want to reward them,” exclaims Todd Metlen, Executive Vice President.
About Dr. Michael Crooke – Michael Crooke has led some of the world's foremost outdoor equipment companies and has taken his education to the heights of academia, earning a Ph.D. in management from the esteemed Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Crooke was most recently CEO of Prana Living LLC. Previously, he was the CEO of Steve Case’s Revolution Living, and the President and CEO of Patagonia, Inc. from 1999 to 2005. He was also the CEO and chairman of the performance apparel maker Pearl Izumi and Managing Director of Kelty Packs. He currently serves on the boards of Earth Day Network and Miraval Living.
About Revolve Electronics, Inc. – Revolve is a new, California based consumer electronics company. Founded by Eli Probst and Todd Metlen, the designers and developers of many award winning consumer products, Revolve Electronics focuses on Earth Friendly Electronics™ that seamlessly integrate into life and offer a rich user experience. (www.revolveusa.com)
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