Anthony Knighton
Company name: DITEK Surge Protection
Position: Field Sales Engineer

Anthony Knighton is a Florida State University graduate with a BS in business management, an energetic father of four, and a technology evangelist. He started his career with Arrow Electronics and took on several roles during his 18-year employment, including outside sales, warehouse management, and component engineering. Over the years, Anthony became extremely proficient in LED lighting and wireless designs in the central Florida market. In 2015, Anthony joined Ditek in the role of Technical Sales Manager and now consults with low-voltage and high-voltage integrators about the need for surge protection in their design applications. Some of his favorite activities are re-building vintage motorcycles, scuba diving, and traveling.

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