Joe Rostron, P.E., Senior Member, Life Member, IEEE, has 48 years of experience with advanced high-voltage technology and holds 48 patents. He is currently the Sr. V.P. of Technology Development at Southern States LLC, Hampton, Georgia, U.S.A. Joe was recognized as Outstanding Inventor in 2008 by Southern States. He has previously worked at Westinghouse, ABB, and Siemens in various engineering and development related positions. Joe is also a member of ASME. Joe is the Past Vice Chairman of the Quality and Reliability IEEE Switchgear Subcommittee.