October 31, 2023
Lighting People: On the Move | October 2023
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of lighting people whom you may know
In the ever-evolving world of lighting, it's essential to stay updated with the industry's dynamic shifts. Whether it's the innovation of new technologies, shifts in market trends or the movement of industry professionals, the lighting sector remains a vibrant arena full of potential and growth.
Staying abreast of the movements of lighting people is not just about knowing who's who, but also about understanding the broader implications these shifts can have on business strategies, partnerships and industry alignments.
It’s been a busy time for people moving up and moving on to new, exciting opportunities. Below is a rundown of some career changes that some lighting people have recently made.
Promotions
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Belloni | Acuity Brands | Director Of Sales, Hydrel & Luminis |
| Matthew Curatolo | Acuity Brands | Director of Sales, Specialty Lighting Group |
| Tamara Douce | Current | Senior Director of Marketing |
| Eddy Garcia | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate |
| James Highgate | Kyocera - SLDLaser | Senior BDM – Global Specialty Lighting |
| Tobias Holden | Banks Landl Lighting Design | Principal |
| Kristina Kinakin | Fluxwerx Illumination | Marketing Manager |
| James Leiskau | Holophane | Regional VP, Southeast Region |
| Vivian Lee-Lauss | LEDVANCE | Head of Global Branding and Communications |
| Matthew Landl | Banks Landl Lighting Design | Partner |
| Diane McNabb Rodriguez | Hartranft Lighting Design | Principal |
| Brad Nieukirk | HLB Lighting Design | Associate |
| Tommy Nichols | Acuity Brands | Business Development Director - Healthcare |
| Dagmara Nowak | Tillotson Design Associates | Associate Principal |
| Patrick Ruane | Facility Solutions Group | Managing Director, Pre-Construction |
| Tori Sanford | Acuity Brands | Digital CX Technology Senior Product Manager |
| Derick Sheehan | MPA Lighting | Vice President |
| Shoshanna Segal | Hartranft Lighting Design | Principal |
| Miyoung Song | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate |
| Brian Walker | U.S. Department of Energy | Emerging Building Technologies Program Manager |
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Recent Moves
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Arnold | Banks Landl Lighting Design | Marketing Director |
| Chris Basselin | SESCO Lighting | Specification Sales Manager |
| Kim Byars | DALS Lighting, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager |
| Barbara Capone | A+M | Project Manager |
| Eliseo Carmona | LightStanza | Business Development Executive |
| Leonard Chocholek | B-K Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Scott Douglas | Legacy Lighting | Outside Sales |
| Mike Doyle | RAB Lighting | District Sales Manager |
| Brad Eastman | Core4 Technologies | Outside Sales |
| Kevin Ensign | KREON | Director Of Sales |
| Ketryna Fares | Schwinghammer | Studio Director |
| Katie Flack | Legacy Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Sean Flahaven | Illumination Technology Group | Project Manager |
| Patricia Franks | Bell & McCoy | Outside Sales Representative |
| Marcia Fowler | SESCO Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Michael Goldfinger | SESCO Lighting | Branch Manager |
| Rachael Hall | The Lighting Element | Project Manager |
| Daniel Haas | Facility Solutions Group | Integrated Controls Specialist |
| John Hatcher | Precision Group Sales (PSG) | Regional Sales Manager |
| Sara Griffin | Thomas Harris & Co | Specification Sales |
| Angela Jungbauer | GM Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Marni Kaiser | Illuminations, Inc. | Order Management |
| Ryan Johnson | Finelite | VP Sales |
| Darren Lapsley | Sensorworx | Regional Sales Manager |
| Ali Lencewicz | Signify | Regional Sales Manager |
| Bryan Lussier | Apex Lighting Solutions | Lead Controls Specialist / Specification Sales |
| Chris MacMillan | WOW Lighting & Controls, Inc. | Specification Representative |
| Erin McLellan-Dawe | Legrand | Regional Sales Manager - Specification |
| Christine Picchietti | Holophane | Director of Inside Sales |
| Rob Pugliano | SESCO Lighting | Outside Sales, Strategic Accounts |
| Michael Quijano | G&G Industrial Lighting | VP of Product & Market Strategy |
| Bill Simoni | RBW | VP Sales and Marketing |
| Pete Snyder | OCL Architectural Lighting | Regional Sales Manager - Midwest |
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Brooke Ziolo is President of Egret Consulting Group – the largest recruitment firm dedicated to serving the electrical and lighting industries.
NOTE: While we do our best to ensure accuracy, most of the information above is aggregated from company announcements or individual postings on LinkedIn and other social media. Please check with the employer or employee to verify employment status and official title. If you see an error please contact us so we can address it. Thank you.
