December 30, 2024
Lighting People: On the Move | December 2024
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 74 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Blake | Kuzco Lighting | VP of Sales |
| Joseph Borrelli | SeaTac Lighting & Controls | Quotations |
| Nino De La Rosa | CAL Lighting | Principal |
| Cody Derby | Lutron Electronics | Area Leader (Northeast) |
| Matthew Fowler | LEDVANCE | Northwest Regional Manager |
| Kristin Graessle | Illuminate NY | Specification Sales |
| Alyson Harney | Genlyte, Signify | Brand Experience Manager - Connected Systems |
| Lauren Johnson | Lutron Electronics | Talent Development Specialist - Operations |
| Reza Khosh | Acuity Brands | Sr. Manager Design Engineering |
| Mark Killoran | Acuity Brands | Director of Distribution Sales, Canada |
| Ryan Linton | ME Engineers | Senior Associate |
| Ricky Lopez | Archipelago Lighting Group | Director of Customer Experience |
| Daniel Melnyk | Acuity Brands | Architectural Sales Manager Lead |
| Mike Nesdill | Pulse Products | President |
| Blaise Olafson | Cooper Lighting Solutions | General Manager, Intelligent Lighting Controls |
| Spencer Pidgeon | Cooper Lighting Solutions | National Business Development Manager |
| Conor Redding | Steinel America, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager, South Central |
| Amanda Rodriguez | Nicor | Product Manager |
| Khwanrudee Samranvedhya | Tillett Lighting Design Associates | Senior Designer |
| Tori Sanford | Acuity Brands | Director of Product Management |
| Angelie Schaefer | Linx Lighting & Controls | Lead Estimator |
| Kyle Seabolt | LEDCONN Corp | VP of Sales |
| Shane Wilkinson | BEGA North America | Planning Supervisor |
| Beatrice Witzgall | Siemens | Head of Software |
| Maddie Zyck | Lutron Electronics | Sales Representative |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin Akers | Kore Lighting and Controls | Principal |
| Ahmet Alasyali | JAW Lighting | Specification Sales Director |
| Naz Argun | American Eagle Solutions | Project Manager of Construction |
| Chelsae Bauknecht | Illuminate | Lighting Design & Client Solutions Manager |
| Jeffrey Bristol | NEMRA | VP, Lighting Division |
| Crissty Carrington | Tarrant Lighting | Director of Sales |
| Anastasia Citsay | Current Lighting | Area Sales Manager |
| Joeli Collins | JAW Lighting | Applications |
| Kelly Davis | Illuminate NY | Outside Sales Representative |
| Robert Dempsey | Elemental LED Inc. | Sales Director |
| Jessica Esce | Bay Lighting | Sales Support Specialist |
| Steve Farley | Current Lighting | Western Area Sales Manager |
| Emily Freed | ERT Lighting | Project Manager |
| Luke Fritz | Sosen USA, Inc | US Sales Manager/FAE |
| Leigh Gice | WAC Lighting | Functional Marketing Manager |
| Curt Good | The Lighting Agency | Sales Representative |
| Daniel Grumney | Red Sky Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Raul Guevara | Mercury Architectural Lighting | General Manager |
| Josh Hancock | NICOR Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Bob Pressler, III | Soluxio Lighting | Sales Director, USA |
| Colin Inderwish | AE Design | Lighting Studio Lead |
| Mark Jenson | Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions | GM |
| Marie-Pier Jodoin | Atrium | Specification Sales Manager |
| Kevin Kallenbaugh | EIGHT3SIX | Vice President Sales Operations |
| Alex Katz | Verozza Lighting | Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing |
| Wayne King | Current Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Ken Lager | Repco II | Specialty Lighting |
| Lexi LaVanchy | BEGA North America | Specification Sales Representative |
| Kyle Leighton | Peachtree Lighting | Central/West Regional Sales Manager |
| TJ Lobmeyer | Bell & McCoy Lighting and Controls | Controls Quotations |
| Sydney Luper | John Cullen Lighting | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Chad Luttrell | John Carter and Associates | Director of Sales, Lighting |
| Liberty MacDougall | Stantec | Senior Associate, Senior Lighting Designer |
| Derek Marion | Electronic Theatre Controls | Field Services Engineer |
| Lee Marshall | Lightspec | Controls Specialist |
| John Martello | ALR | Inside Sales |
| Nathan McLeod | Halco Lighting Technologies | Chief Strategy Officer |
| John Murphy | New Horizon Lighting | Sales Manager |
| Russell Pierce | Bell & McCoy Lighting and Controls | Specification Sales |
| Jeremy Pivnick | AKLD Lighting Design | Senior Lighting Designer |
| LaPhonso 'Rob' Robinson | JAW Lighting | Quotations |
| Denise Rumsey | RENO Lighting | VP of Business Development |
| Mike Scheidt | JAW Lighting | Director of Contractor / Distributor Sales |
| Claudio Stornelli | Cordelia Lighting Inc. | Vice President of Sales - Mass Merchants & MRO |
| Trinidad Valdez | David Silverman & Associates | Specification Sales Representative |
| Dennis Vogel | Wynn Design & Development | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Patrick Williams | JAW Lighting | Operations |
| Austin Young | Nova Flex LED | Northeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Braulio Zenteno | Studio Atomic | Project Director |
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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.
