October 30, 2024
Lighting People: On the Move | October 2024
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 64 lighting people, some of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gareth Bruce | GVA Lighting, Inc. | Director of North American Sales |
| Anthony Callahan | Color Kinetics | Sales Lead |
| Diego Carcamo | LF Illumination | Senior Buyer |
| Jim Coleman | Vantage Lighting | VP Sales & Marketing |
| Brian Conrad | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate, Network Manager |
| Sam Elders | HLB Lighting Design | Associate, Senior Communications Specialist |
| Keon Hashemi | Lutron Electronics | Luxury Inside Sales Leader |
| Daniel Horning | San Diego Lighting Associates | Distributor Sales |
| Grant Jordan | Crestron Electronics | Strategic Account Director - West |
| Derek King | Linx Lighting + Controls | Commercial Sales Manager |
| John McBride | Acuity Brands | Senior Product Director, Emergency Controls |
| Alex Muller | Mulvey & Banani Lighting | Associate |
| Michelle Murray | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate |
| Alexis Nollet | Roger Pradier - Outdoor Lighting | Sales Director |
| Cassidy Perry | HLB Lighting Design | Associate, Proposal Manager |
| Maura Reinhart | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate |
| Brett Shriver | Global Lighting Technologies, Inc. | VP Operations |
| Kelly Stechschulte | Illuminating Concepts, a division of IMEG | Client Executive |
| Liz Thyacz | Lutron Electronics | Sales Leader |
| Chris Timmerman | Bell & McCoy | General Manager of Austin Lighting & Controls |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fatemah Ahmadi | LSW Lighting | Quotations Specialist |
| Mark Alexander | Smart Lighting Solutions | Specification Sales |
| Reide Alflen | Grant + Associates | Specification Sales |
| Craig Allen | DCbright USA | Director of Sales and Business Development |
| Erik Anderson | NICOR Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Al Aylsworth | Schreder / Ligman Lighting, North America | VP Sales |
| Jim Bailey | Cooledge Lighting Inc. | National Specification Sales Manager |
| Will Barron | SLP Lighting | VP, Sales |
| Karen Becknell | The Lighting Group Seattle | Customer Care |
| Rich Bernhardt | Orion Energy Systems, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager |
| Betsy Bethune | V3 Lighting | Specification Sales |
| John Bielen | GM Lighting | Northeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Sara Bopp | LED Linear | Application Manager |
| James Borovsky | GM Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Sam Brown | Grant + Associates | Specification Sales |
| Carla Bukalski | Reed Burkett Lighting Design | Principal, Strategy & Operations |
| Jeff Cahill | GM Lighting | Central Regional Sales Manager |
| Sero Cardamone | Vantage Lighting & The SLG Group | President |
| Melissa Carlton | Linmore LED Labs | Account Manager |
| Michelle Chan | Deltalight North America | A&D Specification Sales Manager |
| Amy Conaghan | Premier Lighting & Controls | Specification Sales |
| Timothy Connolly | NICOR Lighting | National Sales Manager |
| Cheryl Cook | Legrand, North America | Senior Regional Sales Manager, West |
| Chadwick Coyne | Aldabra USA | General Manager - North America |
| Daniel DeLand | NGU Sports Lighting | Director of Strategic Partnerships |
| Brian Drew | LED Linear | Northeast Regional Manager |
| Amanda Francis | Messe Frankfurt North America | Senior Show Manager |
| Jessica Friesth | Mercer Zimmerman | Sales Coordinator |
| AJ Gorman | LightStanza | Director of Business Operations |
| Steve Graham | Circadia Group Inc. | Project Manager Business Development |
| Amber Headley | Satco Products | National Accounts Sales Manager |
| Meade Hinton | Liron Lighting | National Director of ESCO Sales |
| Patrick James | Avi-On Labs | Regional Sales Director |
| Julie Johnson | AKLD Lighting Design | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Michael Keane | CT Lighting & Controls | Lighting Quotations |
| Robert Kurt | C&O Sales | Specification Sales |
| Andrew Levy | ALD Lighting | Associate |
| Maudy Lopez | FRM Lighting + Controls | Applications Design |
| Amy Lux | Kinetic Lighting | Account Representative |
| Scott Manley | Lightspec | Sales Operations Manager |
| Pete Matson | Eaglerise Electric & Electronic | National Sales Manager |
| Bill Meiners | Mercer Zimmerman | Project Manager |
| Stephen Jay Schwartz | ELCO Lighting | VP Sales & Marketing |
| Michael Thomas | LumaSmart | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Can Ye | LEDVANCE | Product 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 the individual to verify employment status and official title. If you see an error please contact us so we can address it. Thank you.
