September 26, 2024
Lighting People: On the Move | September 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 | Associate Principal |
| Matt Arneson | Casambi Technologies | VP, Strategic Partnerships |
| Nick Baranowski | Keystone Technologies | VP, Marketing & Customer Engagement |
| CJ Billera | Lutron Electronics | National Sales Manager, Retail |
| Torey Brewer | Illumus | Director of Illumus Sales |
| Michael Evenson | Acuity Brands | Principal Design Engineer |
| Dewey Gardner | NICOR Lighting | Director of Operations |
| John Geagan | Sternberg Lighting | President |
| Jacob Hurwitz | PG Enlighten | VP, Controls |
| Claudia Jean | Lutron Electronics | Sales Leader |
| Scott Richards, LC | WESCO | Sr. Business Development, Global Accounts/Lighting |
| Rocco Masella | LMPG, Inc. | VP & Chief Financial Officer |
| Gina Morgan | Illumination Systems | Corporate Director of Marketing + Specification Sales |
| Liza Perritt | The Lighting Group Seattle | Customer Care Manager |
| Moe Salehi | Light Build Design | Sales Specs |
| Mason Schmidt | Lux et Veritas Design | Associate |
| Brennan Schumacher | Mazzetti | Principal | Lighting Practice Lead |
| Charlie Stover | Ammo Electric | VP, Sales |
| Joshua Tamietti | CJS Lighting | President |
| Peter Timotheatos | LMPG | President & CEO |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Anderson | Nicor Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Cortney Arndt | FRM Lighting & Controls | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Austin Ashe | Ligman Lighting USA | President |
| Keenan Bassett | Boston Light Source | Quotations, Project Negotiations |
| Carrie Beaty | Lightspec | Design & Applications Specialist |
| Inga Birkenstock | O'Mahony & Myer | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Shaun Boodoosingh | STL Lighting Group | Quotations |
| Brian Buehler | BEGA North America | Supply Chain Manager |
| Mike Busa | Acuity Brands | Inside Sales Account Manager |
| Brian Caldwell | Synergy Electrical Sales | VP, Construction Sales |
| Ben Cantu | Luxxbox | VP, Business Development |
| Adam Cassie | Quantum Lighting Group | Outside Sales |
| Michelle Chan | Deltalight NA | A&D Specification Sales Manager |
| David Cosgrove | Fulham | CFO |
| Joe Culligan | LiteSource | Quotations Manager |
| Brian Curry | The Agency | VP, Lighting |
| Walker Dickey | Ardd + Winter | Customer Quotations Support |
| Steve Fields | Performance Lighting Systems | Director of Energy & Renewable Sales |
| Lauren Galindo | Trinity Sales Group LLC | Central TX Sales Manager |
| Alex Gorgone | HLB | Associate |
| Norm Henze | LSW Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Tom Hinds | Acuity Brands | Senior Director, Product Management |
| Andrew Horrell | WLS Lighting Systems, Inc. | Director Sales Operations |
| Tori Huckaba | Bell & McCoy Companies | Specification Sales Representative |
| Deanna Kaminski | CAL Lighting | Quotes |
| Yavor Kolarov | EiKO Global | President |
| Lawrence Lamontagne | Leviton | National Account Manager |
| Daniel Lee | NUALIGHT | VP, Sales |
| Matthew Lenuzza | Myers Emergency & Power Systems | National Strategic Manager |
| Bianca Leonard | LSI Industries | Northeast Regional Manager, C&I Lighting |
| Scot Lim | LEDFlex Group | Director of Sales, North America |
| Shelly Lin | One Lux Studio | Lighting Designer |
| Mary Livesey | LiteTrace | Senior Marketing Manager |
| Jessica Lopez | Valriya | Regional Sales Manager |
| Nicolette Lopez | SCI Lighting Solutions | Customer Service Project Coordinator |
| Anthony Lutynski | Cooledge Lighting | Solutions Engineer |
| Brian Maite | ALW (Architectural Lighting Works) | VP of Sales |
| Erica McNicholas | SCI Lighting Solutions | Specification Sales |
| Cameron Minaglia | The Lighting Group Seattle | Controls Applications |
| Shanna Olson | The Lighting Digest | Specification Sales / Business Development |
| Laikyn Olson | Valriya | Marketing & Design Lead |
| Ryan Oseman | Illumination Technology Group | Sales Representative |
| Griselda Pantoja | Coronet LED | Director of Marketing |
| Seoyeon (Jen) Park | Tillotson Design Associates | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Allison Pecylak | The Lighting Group Seattle | Project Manager |
| Michelle Pietrzak | Lux et Veritas Design | Designer |
| Nate Quan | Pelican Products, Inc. | Product Manager |
| Amber Ripley | LEDVANCE | Senior Sales Representative |
| Tim Ritzie | LEDVANCE | Sr. Sales Representative |
| Drew Roberson | Amerlux | Regional Sales Manager |
| Austin Schafer | Diversified Group | Sales Support |
| Eric Schulze | Intra-Lighting US | Regional Sales Manager |
| Todd Smith | MySupplier | President |
| Tim Snyder | Liton Lighting | National Sales Manager |
| Diego Solorzano | ERP Power | Regional Sales Director |
| Jean Spivey | Barn Light Electric | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Scott Straaten | Targetti USA | Regional Sales Manager |
| Jason Strommen | Luminii | Product Manager |
| Mike Turney | Zumtobel Lighting | Global Key Account Manager |
| Rochelle Vaughn | QTL | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Allan Weaver | US Architectural/Sun Valley Lighting | West Regional Sales Vice President |
| Jeremy Wilkinson | Leviton | Director, Business Development & Product Management |
| Carrie Wittenberg | Border States | Lighting Specialist |
| Brian Wolfe | Lumato | Regional VP, Sales |
| Brandon Womack | FRM Lighting & Controls | Quotations Specialist |
| Martin Woolard | Cree Lighting | National Accounts Manager |
| Howard Yaphe | Lumentruss | VP, Strategy & Innovation |
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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 the individual to verify employment status and official title. If you see an error please contact us so we can address it. Thank you.
