January 31, 2024
Lighting People: On the Move | January 2024
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.
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Arneson | Casambi Technologies | Director of Strategic Partnerships |
| Peter Augusta | Casambi Technologies | General Manager, North America |
| Joshua Baker | LMPG Inc. | Sr. Director of Commercial Operations & Business Transformation |
| JP Bedell | SDA Lighting & Controls | Director of Business Development |
| Chris Basselin | SESCO Lighting | Branch Manager, Alabama |
| Sebastien Bire | Lumenpulse | Product & Design Manager |
| CJ Billera | Lutron Electronics | Sales Manager, National Electrical Distribution |
| James Brand | Luminii | Sr. Product Manager |
| Barry Blythe | GENLED Brands | VP Specification Sales |
| Ken Bruns | LMPG Inc. | VP, Global Product & Technology Management |
| Austin Childs | Cooper Lighting Solutions | District Sales Manager |
| Ann Connerney | Acuity Brands | CTS Commercial Technical Sales Manager Lead |
| Jamie Devenger | Q-Tran | Chief Innovation Officer |
| Andrew Forret | Acuity Brands | VP Customer Success |
| Zach Garrison | Myers Emergency Power Systems | Strategic Account Manager |
| Pietro Gennaro | NEMO Lighting, USA | CEO |
| Leigh Gice | Lumenpulse | Senior Director of Product Marketing |
| Netesh Gohil | SESCO Lighting | COO |
| Marissa Gambitta | GE Lighting, A Savant Company | Customer Fulfillment Manager |
| Kristina Jajalla | Fisher Marantz Stone | Sr. Associate |
| Mark Jenson | Phoenix Lighting | VP - Industrial Sales |
| Travis Laib | Casambi Technologies | VP of Sales |
| Michael Linck | Acuity Brands | Sr. Director of Sales - Specialty Lighting |
| Jamie MacDonald | EverLast Lighting | Senior Sales Account Manager & Marketing Manager |
| Pamela Micks | JD Martin Company | Lighting Manager, Florida |
| Danny Melo | Acuity Brands | Director of Sales for ABL GTA |
| Michael Morin | Architectural Lighting Alliance | Principal |
| Morgan Mowins | One Lux Studio | Senior Associate |
| Dave Muckey | Green Frog Systems | President, Americas |
| Jake Needham | One Lux Studio | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Amanda Newkirk | Architectural Lighting Alliance (ALA) | Specification Sales |
| Bryan Pike | SESCO Lighting | Regional VP | GA and SC |
| Alex Pappas-Kalber | WE-EF Lighting USA | Director, East Coast & Education |
| Kevin Rhoades | Acuity Brands | Sr. Manager Design & Application Services |
| Ben Sabol | Savant Systems | Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications |
| Mike Shea | WE-EF Lighting USA | Director Midwest/Canada/Business Development |
| Asher Schoenberg | SDA Lighting & Controls | Director of Market Relations / Specification Sales |
| Christopher Sorensen | Acuity Brands | Sr. Director of Engineering - Specialty Lighting |
| Laetitia Stephanos | Fisher Marantz Stone | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Lev Skolnik | Architectural Lighting Alliance | Principal - Specification Sales |
| Deanna Valcour | Fisher Marantz Stone | Senior Designer |
| Jodi Vallante | LEDVANCE | Product Group Manager |
| John Vinciguerra | Bodine | Eastern Regional Sales Manager |
| Nolan Vrana | Green Frog Systems | Operations Manager |
| Angela Wei | Current Lighting | Segment Leader |
| Michelle Yoon | NAESCO | Director of Operations |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Acevedo | ATG LED Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Brigitte Baril | Dimonoff | Director of Business Development |
| Victoria Bischof | Lighting Systems | Technical Team Member |
| Jason Bodlaender | Xicato | Asia Pacific Sales |
| Clay Brewer | LEDVANCE | Sr. Sales Representative |
| Carla Bukalski | Focal Point | Product Management Marketing Director |
| Albert Burgos | Energetic Lighting | Sales Director |
| Justin Castellano | 3G Lighting | Regional Sales Manager, Canada & NYC |
| David Cathey | Deako Lighting | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Brian Chapman | CW Lighting | Field Service Manager |
| Bo Chen | Legrand, North America | Sales NYC - Building Control Services |
| Carlton Chew | Stantec | Associate, Senior Lighting Designer |
| Dan Cobb | Forman & Associates, Inc. | Quotations |
| Joe Colant | Amerlux | VP Sales |
| Kelly Cota | Apex Lighting Solutions | Specification Sales |
| Greg Dixon | LEDVANCE | Sr. Sales Representative |
| Tiffany Donaldson | NEXGEN Lighting Solutions | Director of Operations |
| Basar Erdener | Visual Comfort | Product Management Director |
| Russ Federico | Solais Lighting | Director of National Accounts |
| Kevin Fitzmaurice | SESCO Lighting | Manager of Product & Customer Training |
| Gary Fogarty | Trane Technologies | Lighting Project Development Manager |
| David Ford | Forman & Associates, Inc. | Quotations Specialist |
| Jesse Frias | Illuminico | Business Development Manager |
| Gabriel Garcia | Forms + Surfaces | Territory Manager, Architectural Products |
| Brandon Giesey | KSA Lighting & Controls | Roadway Sales |
| Alex Gorgone | Osborn Lighting Studio | Lighting Designer |
| Lindsay Gregory | Lumato | Regional VP of Sales (West) |
| Bill Halloran | Geary Electric | Senior Project Executive |
| Kate Hammelef | Graybar | Manager, Lighting Business Development |
| Devin Harrington | Avenue Lighting | VP of Sales |
| Paul Haythornthwaite | Studiotech | Account Director |
| Mike Henderson | Musco Lighting | Regional Sales Representative |
| Brian Hennessey | SESCO Lighting | Outside Sales Representative |
| Hyun Hwangbo | The Lighting Practice | Lighting Designer |
| Lezlie Johannessen | Q-Tran | National Sales Manager |
| Bruce Klobucher | Luminus Devices | Director of Sales, West |
| Sherri Layton | PAL Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| André Lucero | Spectrum Lighting | VP, National Accounts |
| Axel Magos | Glare | Intermediate Lighting Designer |
| Anita Majumdar | Luminii | Director of Commercial Effectiveness |
| Matt McCarron | Sonepar USA | Director of Energy Solutions |
| Austin McCormick | Ardd + Winter | Customer Quotations Support |
| Todd Mehrmann | Wesco Anixter | Technical Sales Manager, Carolinas |
| Brenda Moore | NEXGEN Lighting Solutions | Applications Specialist |
| Kerstin O'Leary | Forman & Associates, Inc. | Specification Sales, Entertainment Lighting |
| Annie O'Neill | WSP | Early Career Lighting Designer |
| Vincent Panzeca | KSA Lighting & Controls | Outside Contractor Sales |
| Paul Pickard | Insight Lighting | Chief Technology Officer |
| Kevin Pool | SMRT Commercial Lighting Controls | President & Founder |
| Joe Raines | Camman Lighting | VP Sales |
| Tucker Rasberry | SESCO Lighting | Outside Specification Sales |
| Holly Richardson | Rogers Electric | Lighting Auditor |
| Deborah Savage | STL Lighting Group | A+D Lighting System Specification Sales |
| Greg Sharp | Access Lighting | National Sales Manager |
| Dennis Spaulding | LumaSmart | Sales Engineer |
| Shawna Spaziani | Vode Lighting LLC | Regional Sales Manager, Southeast |
| Martina Vanousova | CDm2 LIGHTWORKS | Account Manager |
| Rinara Vasudevan | Fluence | Sr. Manager, Digital Transformation |
| John Vinciguerra | Bodine / Signify | Eastern Regional Sales Manager |
| Dani Wehan | Delta Light Group North America | Sales Manager, Strategic Accounts - LA |
| Andrew Wetzig | Acuity Brands | Product Manager Lead |
| Dave Young | Traxon e:cue | National Controls 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.
