Truck-Lite Appoints Matt Mrakovich as Vice President of Engineering

Mrakovich brings extensive experience in developing and launching innovative technologies across both commercial and consumer markets  

Erie, PA – January 27, 2026 - Truck-Lite, a global leader in lighting and wiring harness technology, announces that Matt Mrakovich has joined the company as Vice President of Engineering. Mrakovich brings extensive experience in developing and launching innovative technologies across both commercial and consumer markets.

Prior to his appointment, Mrakovich spent 19 years at GE Current (formerly GE Lighting Solutions), where he focused on developing new LED lighting technologies. During his tenure, he held key leadership roles, including Technology Leader, driving global product development for outdoor and industrial product lines; and Technology Strategist, leading innovation and guiding the company's growth strategies for LED products. His accomplishments in these roles included launching multiple “Best-in-Class” product platforms, developing GE’s first IoT-connected outdoor lighting products, and expanding these business segments into significant revenue sources by creating differentiated value for customers.

Most recently, Mrakovich served as Vice President of Engineering at Vita-Mix Corporation, the leading global provider of premium blending solutions for household and commercial customers.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Matt join the team at Truck-Lite,” commented Jon Stineman, President of Truck-Lite. “He brings exceptional depth of expertise to our organization as we continue introducing industry-first technologies that improve the safety and performance of our fleet customers.  We are proud of our stellar reputation in the commercial vehicle industry and the addition of Matt to our team will only strengthen it.”

With the addition of Mrakovich, Truck-Lite will continue to focus on driving innovation and application development of advanced visibility and safety solutions for transportation, helping protect lives and livelihoods.

Mrakovich holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, from Youngstown State University.  He is a member of the National Engineering Honors Society, the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of ATA, and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt for DMAIC and DFSS.  Mrakovich is an inventor on 44 U.S. patents.


About Truck-Lite
Truck-Lite Co., LLC, a Clarience Technologies company, is a global technology leader focused on forward and safety lighting, wiring harnesses, turn signals and safety accessories for the medium- and heavy-duty truck, trailer, off-road and commercial vehicle industries. The company is headquartered in Erie, PA, with additional U.S. facilities in Coudersport, McElhattan and Wellsboro, PA and international facilities in Harlow, England and Puebla, Mexico. Learn more at www.truck-lite.com.

About Clarience Technologies
About Clarience Technologies: Clarience Technologies is a global leader of visibility, safety and digital technologies for transportation. Born from a collection of premium brands each with a long track record of innovation, its solutions include vehicle lighting, camera and vision systems, telematics and safety solutions that protect our world and our livelihoods by keeping people, assets and businesses safe, secure and productive. Its team of companies includes Al-Van, AMFS, American Van, Code 3, DAVCO, Durite, ECCO, Elkhart Brass, Foam Pro, FRC, Kerr, Labcraft, LED Autolamps, Lumitec, Pressure Systems International, Prime Design, Randall, Ranger Design, RIGID, Road-Ready, Roll-Rite, R.O.M., RVS, Safe Fleet (Law, Bus & Rail), SEON, Truck-Lite and Vango. For more information, visit www.clariencetechnologies.com.