Lawrence Semiconductor Names Don Garrison General Manager and Chief Operating Officer - Morningstar

Lawrence Semiconductor announced the appointment of Don Garrison as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer on September 17, 2026. Garrison brings over 25 years of experience in semiconductor manu... Read original →

Don Garrison’s appointment signals a pivotal leadership shift at Lawrence Semiconductor, leveraging his extensive expertise in epitaxial processes from roles at Intel and NXP. His arrival is strategically timed to scale production of GeSn and isotopically enriched silicon-28, critical for photonics, sensing, and quantum computing applications. This move aligns with U.S. policy priorities under the CHIPS and Science Act, reinforcing domestic supply chain resilience. Garrison’s focus on maintaining quality amid scaling suggests a deliberate strategy to meet rising demand without compromising performance in Class 100 cleanroom environments. As the U.S. seeks to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, Lawrence’s unique position in specialty semiconductor materials positions it to gain market share. Competitors like GlobalFoundries and NXP may respond with accelerated R&D investments or partnerships to counter this advantage. In the next 12–24 months, Lawrence’s ability to deliver high-volume, high-purity materials will likely become a key differentiator in the global semiconductor ecosystem, especially as quantum and photonic technologies mature.