December 27, 2023
Lighting People: On the Move | December 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Bauman | LEDVANCE | Director of Retail Sales |
| Stacey Bello | KGM Architectural Lighting | Senior Associate |
| Stephanie Chou | Oculus Light Studio | Senior Designer |
| Olivia Clark | Lutron Electronics | Sales Representative |
| Daniel Christiano | Experience Brands USA | Director of Agency Sales |
| Leslie Crapster-Pregont | Oculus Light Studio | Senior Designer |
| Rudy Donatelli | Bock Lighting | VP Sales |
| Kate Ehoff | BEGA North America | Marketing Communications Manager |
| Ben Griffin | Van Meter, Inc. | Lighting Supervisor |
| Bill LeBouvier | U.S. Architectural / Sun Valley Lighting | Regional Sales Vice President |
| Ron Lewert Jr. | Specification Lighting Sales (SLS) | VP of Controls |
| Mark McClear | Casambi Technologies | CEO |
| John McGrogan | Illuminations, Inc. | Outside Specification Sales |
| Travis Middleton | Acuity Brands | Sr. Engineering Manager |
| Alex Morales | BEGA North America | Associate Digital Marketing Manager |
| Sandra Munoz-Moreno | Current Lighting | Marketing Operations Manager |
| Sebastien Payannet | Oculus Light Studio | Associate |
| Larry Rosenwinkel | WE-EF Lighting | Director-South West/ South Central / National Accounts |
| Ron Schimmelpfenning | Acuity Brands | VP of Specialty Technology Integration Group |
| Brian Treston | LIGHTGLASS | Regional Sales Manager |
| Ryan Walker | Acuity Brands | Design Applications Lead Specialist |
| Sarah Wang | Oculus Light Studio | Associate Principal |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nazanin Bahmani | Zaniboni Lighting | International Specification Development |
| Carla Bukalski | Focal Point | Product Management Marketing Director |
| Joselyn Casanova | AHT Global | Lighting Design Director |
| Lisa Cota | Forman & Associates, Inc. | Customer Service Representative |
| Dan Cobb | Forman & Associates, Inc. | Quotations |
| Amanda Dean | ESL Vision | Western RSM |
| Colin Evans | DiversiTech Corp. | Product Manager |
| Colette Fleming | New Star Lighting | VP of Business Development |
| Tim Grygera | Bartco Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Samantha Hollomon | Apeiro Design | Principal |
| Monika Kalyani | GVA Lighting | Regional Sales /Account Manager |
| Joel Kapellusch | Cree Lighting | VP Operations |
| Justin Kennedy | Hinkley Lighting | Eastern RSM |
| Kevin Kennedy | ITG - Illumination Technology Group | Account Executive |
| Nicholas Kohut | Toronto LightWorks | Specification Sales |
| Bill Kressler | OCL Architectural Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Rob Lewaine | RAB Lighting | Director of Product Management |
| Rick Leeds | Lodes | VP of Sales |
| Christine Manning | Nova Flex LED | Inside Sales Specialist |
| Pete Matson | Liron Lighting | Southeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Jeff Musilek | Barron Lighting Group | Business Development Manager |
| Ginny Olivas-Smith | Mountain States Agency, LLC | Outside Sales Specialist |
| Eric Perkins | Acuity Brands | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Andrew Scamporino Jr. | Axis Lighting | Regional Sales Manager - NY/NJ |
| Nathan Snell | Acuity Brands | Sr. Director of Design - Specialty Lighting |
| Shawna Spaziani | VODE Lighting | Regional Sales Manager, Southeast |
| Hillary Stuart | The Smart Lighting Company | Sales and Marketing Specialist |
| Jon Watson | Keystone Technologies | Distributor Territory 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.
