February 28, 2024
Lighting People: On the Move | February 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.
Promotions |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Alpert | Keystone Technologies | Chief Data Officer |
| Shad Asebrook | SESCO Lighting | Specification Sales Lead |
| Samantha Barnes | Mountain States Agency | Principal |
| Chris Brownell | Kirlin Lighting | CEO |
| Jeff Crisp | Sesco Lighting | Regional VP |
| Lisette Ditters | Signify | Indoor Segment Leader |
| Eric Eshenbaugh | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Central Region VP |
| Zach Garrison | Myers Emergency Power Systems | Strategic Account Manager |
| Rob Gerber | GM Lighting | CEO |
| Ashley Gloster | GM Lighting | President |
| Netesh Gohil | Sesco Lighting | Chief Operating Officer |
| Ryan Granger | Legacy Lighting | Vice President |
| Alexis Guadalajara | Lighting Innovations | Customer Service Supervisor |
| Maggie Hill | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Sr. Marketing Manager, Creative |
| Tom Hinds | Cree Lighting | VP, Product Strategy |
| Mark Jensen | Phoenix Lighting | VP, Industrial Sales |
| Chris Keravuori | SESCO Lighting | Regional VP |
| Mary Win Ligon | Acuity Brands | Marketing Manager |
| Simon Lévesque | edp inc. | President |
| Valerie McKee | LaFace & McGovern Assoc | Lighting Controls Department Manager |
| Jill McKiernan | Lutron Electronics | Ecommerce Manager, National Accounts |
| Lilia Mendez | Acuity Brands | Sourcing Manager |
| Joel Moss | TLS Architectural Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Mike Nesdill | Pulse Products | VP of Sales |
| Jeremy Osborne | LaFace & McGovern Assoc | Branch Manager |
| Melissa Peer | Acuity Brands | VP, Human Resources |
| Khwanrudee Samranvedhya | Tillett Lighting Design Associates | Senior Design Associate |
| Claribel Solis | Acuity Brands | Commercial Technical Sales Lead |
| Steven Surges | Myers Emergency Power Systems | National Sales Manager - Energy Storage Systems |
| Bruce Taylor | SBLD Studio | Principal |
| Gean Tremaine | Q-Tran | CEO |
| Natalie Trexler | Lutron Electronics | Human Resources Representative |
| Brian Vedder | Signify | Product Marketing Leader, LED Lamps |
| Elina Vives | Signify | Executive VP, Commercial Leader |
| Anna Zhao | Signify | Key Account Manager |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shahrzad Abtahi | BR+A Consulting Engineers | Lighting Studio Design Manager |
| Alessa Aguayo | LumenWerx | Director of Sales, NYC |
| James Ashley | Elk Home | Chief Sales Officer |
| Eric Benne | Luminii | Sales Development |
| Jessica Brazil | Leotek | Business Development Manager |
| Jeff Brewer | Enterprise Lighting, LTD | Outside Sales |
| Cora Bridgeman | Crown Lighting Group | Project Manager |
| Nicole Calise | Enterprise Lighting Sales | Specification Sales Assistant |
| Danny Canto | EdgeLight NA | Account Executive |
| Jen Carver | SPI Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Jennifer Ciaglo | Convergence | Quotations |
| Melissa DeNicola | Acuity Brands | Regional Sales Manager |
| Lee Ditta | WE-EF Lighting | SW Regional Sales Manager |
| Anthony Esce | Chesapeake Lighting | Principal |
| Colin Evans | Halco | Product Manager |
| Patrice Fields-Henderson | Osborn Engineering | Lighting Designer |
| Matthew Fowler | LEDVANCE | National Strategic Account Manager |
| Logan Gerhard | Kirlin Lighting | President |
| Joe Harclerode | Keystone Technologies | Product Manager |
| Devin Harrington | AVENUE LIGHTING | VP, Sales |
| Doyle Young III | Casambi | OEM Sales Manager |
| Miory Kightlinger | Coherent Design | Senior Architectural Lighting Designer |
| Josh Kohl | Henderson Engineers | Electrical Designer |
| Gene LeDuff | MaxLite | Regional Sales Director |
| Jesse Lowenstein | Illuminations, Inc. | Specification Sales Representative |
| John Lucia | CAL Lighting | Project Sales |
| Brian Mayer | CRL Lighting Agency | Manufacturers Sales Representative |
| Giselle Mercado | Coronet LED | NY Sales Manager |
| Greg Mercier | US Architectural | Sun Valley, Southeast Regional Sales VP |
| Tina Nguyen | Fluxwerx | Regional Sales Manager |
| Vincent Panzeca | KSA Lighting & Controls | Outside Contractor Sales |
| Shea Parker | Current Lighting | Specification Sales Manager |
| Paul Pickard | Insight Lighting | Chief Technology Officer |
| Sam Powers | O'Blaney Rinker Associates | Specification Sales |
| Ann Reo | HLB Lighting Design | Director |
| Kenny Ripkowski | LED Inspirations | Regional Sales Manager |
| Landon Roberts | Illuminations, Inc. | Specification Sales |
| Joshua Rogers | Vode Lighting | Western RSM |
| Dawn Schram | Dado Lighting | Quotations Manager |
| Scott Smith | US Pole Company Inc. | Regional Sales Manager |
| Melissa Sparks | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate |
| Elizabeth Spikes | Electric Lighting Agencies | Specification Sales |
| Brent Streck | LSI Industries | Central Regional Sales Manager |
| Becky Stuart | District Lighting Group | Architectural Sales Representative |
| Stu Sumner | Artika | Regional Sales Manager |
| Maggie Supple | Mercer Zimmerman | Outside Sales Coordinator |
| Jeremy Sutton | One Source Associates, Inc. | Inside Sales - Controls Project Quotations |
| Andrew Tucker | TLS Architectural Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Michael Weber | Quantum Lighting Group | Specification Sales |
| Jorden Weiss | THEA | Senior Vice President |
| Kathryn Willever | Steinel America, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager |
| Angi Xanders | MH Lighting | Specification Sales |
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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.
