July 31, 2024
Lighting People: On the Move | July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abhinav Ajmera | Lutron Electronics | Director of Latin America Sales & International Business Ops |
| Greg Barrett | Savant Systems | Director of Product Management |
| Erin Chase | Capital Electric | Manager, Project Management |
| Paul Daniel | HDR | Lighting Design Section Manager |
| James Daunt | Specification Lighting Sales | Director of Business Development |
| Rachel Hardy | Lutron Electronics | Sales Program Manager |
| Missy Harris | H.E. Williams | Quotations Manager |
| Andrew Herrera | LSI Industries | Director of Specification Sales |
| Traci Holland | Acuity Brands | Senior Communications Manager |
| Kaylee Kach | Vode Lighting | Customer Experience Team Lead |
| Srinivasa Krishna | Lightology | PureEdge Lighting |
| Bill Liberto | EarthTronics | VP of Commercial Sales |
| Yolanda Garcia Pavon | LED Lighting | Talent Acquisition Manager |
| Nicholas Polk | Finelite | Territory Sales Representative |
| Ali Qureshi | Focal Point | Director of Product Management |
| Scott Rhodes | Acuity Brands | VP, Engineering, Components |
| Stacey Schwartz | Osborn Lighting Studio | Manager of Lighting Design |
| Jody Sikham | Signify | Marketing Communications Leader |
| Ali Sohie | Kichler Lighting | Sr. Global Sourcing Manager |
| Noor Traboulsi | Tillotson Design Associates | Senior Associate |
| Dorothy Underwood | KGM Architectural Lighting | Associate Principal |
| Yan Wijaya | Lutron Electronics | Sales Manager, Hospitality |
| Trey Wilson | Legrand NA | Sr. Director of Showroom Sales |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Atkinson | Legrand, North America | Director of Agent Services |
| Rick Bacca | Illuminate | Outside Sales |
| Rick Bellefeuille | Current Lighting | Area Sales Manager - Southeast |
| John Bielen | GM Lighting | Northeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Lauri Blake | Selux Corporation | Director of Product Marketing |
| Nydia Bonilla | RBW | East Coast Regional Sales Manager |
| Tina Brower | SCI Lighting Solutions | Inside Specification Sales |
| Kirk Brown | Enlighted | Territory Sales Director - Southeast |
| Gareth Bruce | GVA Lighting | Regional Sales Manager - Southeast |
| James Cain | Dialight | Northeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Jason Carriere | Toronto Lightworks | Director of Operations |
| Scott Colston | RC Lurie Co | Specification Sales |
| John Cook | EwingCole | Lighting Designer II |
| Juliana Ejsmont | Leviton | West Coast Regional Manager |
| Marcus Ernst | Lighting Environments | VP of Contractor Sales |
| Jeremy Fye | FRM Lighting & Controls | Specification Sales |
| Eddy Garcia | Power & Lighting Systems | Specification Sales |
| Judy Gersch | Sternberg | Account Manager |
| Matthew Goetz | National Efficiency Supply (NES) | EnergiWise Director |
| Joe Gohn | ECM Holding Group | Project Development Engineer - Lighting |
| Abby Jean Gorman | LightStanza | Director of Operations |
| Lupita Legaspi Graham | AlfaTech | Associate Principal |
| Joe Grinstead | iGuzzini | Specification Sales |
| Tim Head | Rig-A-Lite | Salesperson |
| Paul Henley | Cree Lighting | Regional Sales Manager - Southeast |
| Hyun Hwangbo | Tillotson Design Associates | Lighting Designer |
| Rebecca Klos | Oxygen Lighting | Commercial Sales Manager |
| Mickie Kornhardt | Lightnet GmbH | Regional Sales Manager |
| Doug Kruse | Rig-A-Lite | Director of Sales |
| Jenelle LaCouture | National Efficiency Supply (NES) | Senior Project Manager |
| Mick Langel | Lumen Technologies | Sales Representative |
| Braeden Lawrence | Nicor | Inside Sales Representative |
| Kaitlyn Lembo | BOVER Barcelona | Regional Sales Manager |
| Robert Leyva | FRM Lighting & Controls | Controls Quotations |
| Jeffery Marquard | Langlais Group | Inside Sales |
| Shaun McNeil | Organic Lighting Systems & Orgatech Architectural Lighting | RSM, NE |
| Earl Miles | Nicor | Midwest Regional Sales Manager |
| Nikki Myrick | Horton Controls Group | Project Manager |
| Deniz Nolff | Magnitude Lighting | Eastern Regional Sales Manager |
| Craig Ochoa | CJS Lighting | Controls Application Specialist |
| Jenifer Parke | Orion Energy Systems, Inc. | Strategic Sales Manager |
| Ingrid Quiroz | Illumination Systems Arizona | Project Manager |
| Jarrad Redwine | RC Lurie Co | Outside Sales |
| Mike Rohrer | Lightspec | Outside Sales |
| Edmond Sahakyan | Euri Company | Sales Director |
| Ryan Seder | Keystone Technologies | Account Manager |
| Dennis Slota | Enlighted | Regional Sales Manager |
| Inez Sosa | SLP Lighting | Product Manager |
| Scott Spence | Finelite | Area VP |
| Shirmine Tan | Rebar Lighting | Lighting Designer |
| Cory Tysoe | Lighting Affiliates | Director of Specification Sales |
| Sean Wynne | ALW (Architectural Lighting Works) | Regional 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.
