Our Founder

Dr. Kennon Guglielmo

Dr. Guglielmo holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Guglielmo focused on advanced controls in the areas of engines, robotics, and other thermodynamic, mechanical, electrical, and software systems. In 1992, he began his career in the Engine Research Department at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. In 1994, Dr. Guglielmo founded EControls and began developing engine management systems for the industrial, marine, and heavy-duty markets. As CEO of EControls, Dr. Guglielmo leads the business at the forefront of an ever-evolving technology landscape in powertrain controls.

Our Core Values

Clear A Path
To Catalyze Our Customers' Success

We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers' risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers' world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions.

Challenge Convention
To Change The Game

We constantly step back, question assumptions, and embrace new perspectives. We ask "Are we solving the right problem?" We look for ways to rapidly leverage our expertise and platforms to generate solutions that separate us from the competition.

Question Everything
To Cultivate Excellence

We embrace a sense of healthy paranoia in which quality and performance must be proven and never assumed. We constantly ask, "What have we missed?" We hold each other accountable to the highest standards in everything we do.

Be Relentless
To Win

We are tenacious, tireless, and never discouraged in the pursuit of our goals. When we encounter roadblocks, we intensify our focus to break through.

Enrich Lives
To Unleash Potential

We strive to laugh often and find meaning in our individual and collective efforts. We attract, develop, and recognize exceptional people and inspire them to be their best at home, at work, and in our communities.

Do The Right Thing
To Live In Integrity

We treat each other with respect and foster a culture of humility and trust. Honesty, fairness, and hard work are central to everything we do.

Our History
1994
Founding of EControls by Dr. Kennon Guglielmo
2002
Enters Light-duty Industrial Market
2005
Opens Hangzhou, China Facility
2005
Enters Marine Market
2009
Merges with FW Murphy
2009
Enters On-highway Commercial Truck Market
2014
Sells 1 Millionth Engine Control System
2017
Acquires IMPCO Industrial
2020
Launches Ethium Li-ion Batteries and Electric Drives