PULLMAN, Washington—January 28, 2026—Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) announced that President Dave E. Whitehead has been appointed to the Twelfth District Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

Whitehead will join business leaders from across the Twelfth District—spanning nine western states, two U.S. territories and a commonwealth—who provide firsthand insights into economic, business and labor conditions affecting industries, workforces and communities via the EAC.

As president of SEL, Whitehead leads a global team of more than 7,500 employee owners across engineering, manufacturing, research and development, sales, marketing and service. Since joining the company in 1994, he has helped guide SEL through decades of continuous growth and innovation, contributing to the development of groundbreaking technologies that protect, monitor and control electric power systems worldwide.

Drawing on this experience in engineering, advanced manufacturing and power system innovation, Whitehead will contribute perspectives on industrial production, supply chain resilience, STEM workforce development and the role of technology in strengthening critical infrastructure. His expertise will help inform the Federal Reserve as it evaluates economic conditions influencing the Twelfth District.

“I’m honored to join the Economic Advisory Council to represent the perspectives of employers, manufacturers, engineers and power systems experts,” said Whitehead. “As a global company, we see how innovation, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, workforce and other factors influence economic conditions in the U.S. and abroad. I look forward to offering insights that support the Federal Reserve in understanding the opportunities and challenges facing U.S. businesses and workers.”

To learn more, visit Twelfth District Economic Advisory Council - San Francisco Fed.

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL invents, designs and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability, safety and cost. SEL, a 100 percent employee-owned company that is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers in 173 countries. SEL provides unmatched technical support, customer service and a 10-year worldwide warranty.