About FMP Alliance
Our Story
We founded FMP Alliance to champion and encourage the widespread adoption of fault managed power across diverse industries. FMP Alliance was conceived and founded by Belden, Cisco Systems, Panduit, Prysmian, and VoltServer.
The founding members of the FMP Alliance bring together extensive expertise and experience in the realm of power technology.
Our Vision
Illuminating a Resilient Future: Leading the Charge in Fault Managed Power for a Sustainable World
The FMP Alliance envisions a future where every community, for bustling megacities to remote villages, has access to safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable energy.
Our focus is on harnessing the transformative power of fault-managed power systems to ensure that energy - the lifeblood of our modern world - is not just accessible, but also physically safe, resilient against disruptions, environmentally friendly, and adaptable to the ever-changing global needs.
We see a world where energy security and sustainability are not at odds but are harmoniously balanced, powering a brighter future for all.
Our Mission
The mission of the FMP Alliance is to drive the global transition to fault managed power systems that prioritize safety, reliability, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
FMP Alliance, Inc., is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, incorporated in the State of Delaware.
Officers and Board Members
Bob Voss, Chairman
Ronna Davis, Secretary
Andrew Lu, President
Bob is a Distinguished Engineer in Panduit Corporate Research and Development, driving technological innovation. With a focus on industrial and building automation, his expertise spans the development of groundbreaking technologies such as Single Pair Ethernet and Fault Managed Power. Bob plays a key role in setting global engineering s
Bob is a Distinguished Engineer in Panduit Corporate Research and Development, driving technological innovation. With a focus on industrial and building automation, his expertise spans the development of groundbreaking technologies such as Single Pair Ethernet and Fault Managed Power. Bob plays a key role in setting global engineering standards and nurturing strategic technology partnerships. Beyond the tech realm, Bob is also an accomplished equestrian, bringing a unique blend of innovation and passion to both professional and personal pursuits.
Andrew Lu, President
Ronna Davis, Secretary
Andrew Lu, President
Andrew Lu serves as Director of Product Management in the Engineering Sustainability Office (ESO) at Cisco. He passionately nurtures and promotes DC-microgrid solutions like FMP and PoE (Power over Ethernet) for sustainable building infrastructure. Before joining Cisco, Andrew’s worked in multiple sectors including industrial automation
Andrew Lu serves as Director of Product Management in the Engineering Sustainability Office (ESO) at Cisco. He passionately nurtures and promotes DC-microgrid solutions like FMP and PoE (Power over Ethernet) for sustainable building infrastructure. Before joining Cisco, Andrew’s worked in multiple sectors including industrial automation, intelligent buildings system integration, and home automation. His successful track record spans startups and large enterprises in both B2B and B2C environments. The unique perspective shaped by these experiences is something he hopes to contribute to the FMP Alliance.
Andrew earned his Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) from National University of Singapore. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and Master of Engineering Management from McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Northwestern University.
Ronna Davis, Secretary
Ronna Davis, Secretary
Ronna Davis, Secretary
Ronna Davis is the Vice President of Business and Market Development for VoltServer, Inc. Ronna has over 28 years of experience in the networking and telecommunications industry. Before joining VoltServer, Ronna spent over 17 years at CommScope, where she held key positions in strategy, the global partner team, and sales. Her extensive
Ronna Davis is the Vice President of Business and Market Development for VoltServer, Inc. Ronna has over 28 years of experience in the networking and telecommunications industry. Before joining VoltServer, Ronna spent over 17 years at CommScope, where she held key positions in strategy, the global partner team, and sales. Her extensive career also includes eight years in the design and construction of telecommunications networks and two years in wholesale distribution. Ronna holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and is a graduate of the GM Accelerate Program at UNC-Chapel Hill's Kenan Flagler Business School.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ronna has actively contributed to industry standards and initiatives. Ronna served as the TIA SPEC Chair from 2020 to 2023, she participated in the NIST Smart Building Challenge, she’s a member of the Ethernet Alliance SPE Committee and USGBC. Ronna also holds a seat on the newly formed FMP Alliance.
Scott Brown, Treasurer
Ron Tellas, Board Member
Ronna Davis, Secretary
Global VP MMS, Product Management, R&D and Marketing at Prysmian
Ron Tellas, Board Member
Ron Tellas, Board Member
Ron Tellas, Board Member
Technology and Applications Manager, Smart Buildings, Belden
Ron Tellas is a subject-matter expert in RF design and Electromagnetic Propagation and joined Belden in 2016 to help define the roadmap of technology and applications in the Smart Building. He represents Belden in the ISO WG3 committee, TIA TR42 Premises Cabling Standards and I
Technology and Applications Manager, Smart Buildings, Belden
Ron Tellas is a subject-matter expert in RF design and Electromagnetic Propagation and joined Belden in 2016 to help define the roadmap of technology and applications in the Smart Building. He represents Belden in the ISO WG3 committee, TIA TR42 Premises Cabling Standards and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group and is a committee member of NFPA 70 Code-Making Panel 3 and 16. Ron is the inventor of 16 US patents. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Master of Business Administration from Purdue University.