November 29, 2023
Lighting People: On the Move | November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Campbell | LumenWerx | VP, Sales |
| Matt Deal | Acuity Brands | Regional VP of Sales |
| Lindsay Duval | Available Light | Associate |
| Kate Ferguson | RBW | Regional Sales Manager |
| Sean Gaydos | USAI Lighting | President |
| Tim Henning | Acuity Brands | Sr. Manager - Architectural Technical Sales |
| Karyn Hayes | Hinkley | Director of Showroom Sales |
| Rowan Lawson | Cree Lighting | Chief of Staff |
| Nadia Orcel | Available Light | Senior Designer |
| Damien Perard | Available Light | Associate |
| Jamison Russell | Acuity Brands | Product Manager - Luminaire LED |
| Sage Russell | LumenWerx | VP, Specification Sales |
| Melanie Sanders | Vode Lighting | Marketing Manager |
| Nikolai Shteinman | Barron Lighting Group | Industrial Engineer |
| Benjamin Wilson | Available Light | Senior Associate |
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Recent Moves
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Albertson | Illuminations | Interior Design Sales |
| Sohana Arni | Pinnacle Architectural Lighting | Sr. Director of Marketing |
| Gaurav Arora | Barron Lighting Group | Exitronix Brand Manager |
| Francisco Arteaga | E.R.I Electrical Representatives | Contractor & Distributor Sales |
| Abraham Benguigui | 16500 | Outside Sales |
| Tim Berman | Mindset Lighting | CEO |
| Nydia Bonilla | Bold Lighting | East Coast Regional Manager |
| Heidi Bushing | Optiva Lighting & Electrical Services | Sr Project Manager |
| Jen Carver | SPI Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| John Christensen | DWM Holdings | National Sales Manager |
| Tania Criollo | Davis | Project Manager |
| Kristyn Cropper | The Lighting Digest | Account Executive |
| Usman Chaudhri | Illuminations | Integrated Solutions Sales |
| Steve Clark | Mercer Zimmerman | Branch Manager |
| Crystal Cortez | Lighting Systems | Outside Sales |
| Jeffery DeWitt | Barron Lighting Group | Director of FP&A |
| Mark Dundon | MaxLite | Regional VP of Sales - West |
| Brian Garner | SLG Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Sean Gaydos | USAI Lighting | President |
| Peter Hegedus | CSL Lighting | Senior VP of Sales |
| Tracy Hansen | Visa Lighting | Sales Director |
| Dave Huber | CED Wisconsin | Outside Sales |
| Rick Hurst | Satco Products | Director Business Development - Connected Lighting |
| Michael Paul Jennison | Omnilumen Technical Products | Specification Sales Representative |
| Drew Kolb | Lightology | National Sales Director |
| Lamont Brooks | Specification Lighting Sales | VP, Distributor and Contractor Sales |
| Eric Loferski | Visa Lighting | Director of Marketing & Product Management |
| Kristen Mallardi | Jack Duffy & Associates | Specification Sales |
| Christine Mendez | Illuminations | Interior Design Sales |
| Taoufik Mehmli | Legrand, North America | Sr. Project Manager |
| James Moan | Big Ass Fans | Chief Technology Officer |
| Nancy Lee | SCI Lighting Solutions | Design Build Contractor Sales |
| Elliott Parks | WeSpec Lighting | Sales |
| Rohini Pendyala | Stantec | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Zachary Pilgrim | Nexgen Lighting Solutions | Controls Specialist |
| Michael Quijano | G&G Industrial Lighting | VP, Product and Market Strategy |
| Javier Rojas | Legrand | Engineering Manager |
| Brandi Shamblin | CW Lighting | Quotations |
| Alison See | Wiedenbach Brown | Estimating |
| Steven Seligman | Repco II | Outside Specification Sales |
| Haley Suprenant | Mlazgar Associates | Account Manager |
| Mark Talley | B-K Lighting | Sales Manager |
| Josh Turmel | Illuminations | Specification Applications |
| Lauren Ward Cushing | United Lighting Sales | Sales Manager |
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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.
