Steven Layton joined mmTron as VP of sales following his retirement from KG Technologies. There, he served for seven years as the chief operating officer, where he led switching solutions for energy management. He rebranded the company and grew revenue and profitability, combining his skills in strategic vision and operations.
Layton’s earlier career spans iconic companies such as Avantek, Litton, and Endwave, with roles from applications to sales. At Endwave Corporation, he led the Telecommunications division as senior VP and general manager. Endwave supplied microwave and mmWave modules for telecommunications and defense and was an early entrant in mmWave communications.
Before joining the corporate world, Layton served in the U.S. Army, including a role as technical assistance coordinator for Japan. He taught the only Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) school outside of the U.S., reflecting his leadership and teaching skills.
Layton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hawaii and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He holds a certificate in general management from Harvard University.