May 22, 2024
Lighting People: On the Move | May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Arikol | Tillotson Design Associates | Senior Associate |
| Steve Baronoff | Genlyte Solutions | National Distribution Leader |
| Melissa Cardoni | WESCO | Category Manager, Lighting |
| Linda Carrillo | Lighting Systems | Specification Sales Manager |
| Claus Diener | Zumtobel Lighting | Vice President, Smart Building Solutions |
| Tyler Ezell | Syska Hennessy Group | Senior Associate |
| Peter Francis | RENO Lighting | VP of Business Development |
| Alexis Johnson | Acuity Brands | Inside Sales Account Manager |
| Kimberly Lattanze | Lutron Electronics | Sr. Marketing Manager |
| Tom Leonard | Leviton | VP General Manager - Lighting & Controls |
| Cindy Malinchak | Genlyte | Public Sales Leader North America |
| Eugene Mazo | Acuity Brands | GM of Atrius - Intelligent Spaces Group |
| Whitney Mire | Tillotson Design Associates | Senior Associate |
| Haley Mitchell | Acuity Brands | Marketing Manager, Tradeshows & Events |
| Dagmara Nowak | Tillotson Design Associates | Associate Principal |
| Christine Picchietti | Acuity Brands | Direct of Inside Sales - Direct & Utility Sales Channel |
| Kyle Richardson | Lonestar Lighting and Technology | Vice President of Operations |
| Madeline Sibley | Lutron Electronics | Senior Marketing Specialist |
| Miranda Stallard | Reno Lighting | National Sales Manager |
| Joyce Wright | WESCO | Manager - Supply Chain |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Aberg | Altman Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Maria Alaverdova | Prudential Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Jennifer Beall | Dialight | Inside Sales Representative |
| Chris Bocchiaro | Lenni Schwendinger Light Projects | Senior Project Manager |
| Dave Bordeau | Bivar | Regional Sales Manager |
| Chase Bowsher | SCI Lighting Solutions | Connected Solutions Administrator |
| Craig Brown | ETi SSL | VP Sales |
| Daniele Brown | JRC Inc. | Theatrical and Entertainment Lighting Solutions Specialist |
| Glenn Buchholz | FRM Lighting & Controls | General Manager, Tampa |
| Thomas Burrell | sixteen5hundred | Lighting Specification Sales |
| Shefali Chavan | iGuzzini | Sales Representative |
| Rich Cook | FRM Lighting & Controls | General Manager, Miami-Fort Lauderdale |
| Misty Corona | Fanlight Corporation | Sales Representative |
| Christopher Cosenza | Nulite Lighting | Sales Engineer |
| Joe Culligan | Priority Lighting | Estimator |
| William Dinger | Enterprise Lighting Sales | Sales Associate |
| Ellie Doherty | DMF Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Dan Griego | EnVision LED Lighting | Business Development Manager |
| Keith Hall | Wesport Lighting | President / Owner |
| Stewart Hamel | The Smart Lighting Company | VP of Sales |
| Ann Hogan | Lonestar Lighting and Technology | Account Executive |
| James Holtrop | LightForm Canada | Western Regional Manager |
| Michael Hunter | Penn Lighting Associates | Outside Sales |
| Brian Johnston | Nanometer Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Michael Joseph | PG Enlighten | Controls Specialist |
| Adam Lamar | Viscor | Regional Sales Manager |
| Karina Lysenko | Gwen Grossman Lighting Design | Designer |
| Jennifer Mason | QTL | NYC Regional Sales Manager |
| Misty McCubbin | Lightspec, LLC | Outside Specification Sales |
| Morganlee McGrath | Smart Lighting Solutions | Specification Sales |
| Jay McGregor | ETC | Architectural Regional Sales Manager - West |
| Peter Morales | Tivoli | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Ryan Neuf | Lightspec, LLC | Project Management / Controls, Rochester |
| James Ratekin | Minka Group | National Accounts Manager |
| Jason Rihm | Leesman Lighting | Distributor and Contractor Sales |
| Laura Roman | AKLD Lighting Design | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Patrick Ronan | Current Lighting | National Life Safety Manager |
| Jennifer Ruckel | Pinnacle Architectural Lighting | Vice President of Sales |
| Jennifer Ruckel | Pinnacle Architectural Lighting | Vice President of Sales |
| Eugene Schleicher | Lightspec | Specification Sales, Lighting Specialist, Outside Sales |
| Renee Silverstein | 3form | Vice President of Sales |
| G. Ryan Smith | JKM Lighting Design | Principal Lighting Designer |
| Alex Stepniewski | ME Engineers | Project Engineer |
| Melissa Survick | Lighting Unlimited, Inc. | Sales Manager |
| Megan Tepo | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Product Manager - BioUp Melanopic Lighting |
| Brooke Thaxton | Seoul Semiconductor | Sr. Sales Manager, Western Region |
| Evan Wilson | IMEG | Lighting Project Designer |
| Carrie Wittenberg | Tarrant Lighting | Project 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.
