March 26, 2025
Lighting People: On the Move | March 2025
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 63 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.
Same Company, New Role |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Laszlo Arvai | CDm2 LIGHTWORKS | Principal and Director of Sales |
| Katrena Barcena | Tivoli | National Account Manager |
| Alan Craft | Orsman Design | Sr. Project Manager |
| Alyssa Dobosh | Keystone Technologies | Senior Manager Talent Acquisition |
| Nicholas Downham | Lighting Services Inc. | Director of Technical Services |
| Kerri Funderburk | Kurtzon Lighting | Director of Sales and Engineering |
| Kate Furst | Available Light | Managing Principal |
| Kody McCary | Acuity | Senior Regional Sales Manager |
| Rick Melosky | Vode Lighting | Regional Sales Manager NYC, NJ & Philly |
| Janine Mighton | BIOS Lighting | VP of Marketing |
| Zach Pilgrim | Parrish-Hare / Power-House Electrical Supply | Commercial Lighting Manager |
| Juliana Ruffalo | Visual Interest Inc. | Senior Sales |
| Claribel Solis | Acuity | Commercial Technical Sales Lead |
| Sam Zarn | Reveal Design Group | Principal |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Manny Abello | Magnitude Lighting | Eastern RSM |
| Aaron Adams | ME Engineers | Project Designer |
| Maria Alaverdova | Elite Lighting Corp | Regional Sales Manager |
| Seth Atkinson | ILLUMRA | CRO |
| Jennifer Beecher | High-Tech Network | Inside Sales Support, Lutron |
| Spencer Bolgard | Charge Enterprises Inc | Chief Executive Officer |
| Leo Bigott | Keystone Technologies | Distribution Territory Manager |
| Jamey Brock | Acclaim Lighting | Central Regional Sales Manager |
| Johnny Bubet | JAW Lighting | Controls Manager |
| Benjamin Buchanan | Los Angeles Lighting Manufacturing Co. | Executive VP |
| Gabe Buzzelli | Crown Lighting Group | Project Sales |
| Jamie Capell | Mac's II Agencies | Specification Sales Manager |
| Alexandra Carlsgaard | SESCO Lighting, Inc. | Specification Sales |
| Cameron Cochran | JAW Lighting | Sales |
| Ian Coll | Focal Point | Regional Sales Manager |
| Jerome Czar | Satco Products, Inc. | National Account Manager |
| Rob Davis | Delta Light Group North America | Regional Sales Manager |
| Phil Engel | RBW | NYC Showroom Sales Executive |
| Midory Esquer | OCS Lighting + Control | Specification Liaison |
| Brian Finn | LEDVANCE | Regional Project Manager |
| Spencer Fortney | Nexlight | Rep Manager |
| Emily Galvez | JAW Lighting | Outside Sales Specialist |
| David Gramke | US LED | Director of Business Development |
| Ben Griffin | Keystone Technologies | Distributor Territory Manager |
| Bryan Haller | California Lighting Sales | Specification Sales |
| Brooke Hollerich | Mercer Zimmerman | Marketing Coordinator |
| Robin Hood | LSI Industries | President of LSI Brand Imaging |
| Jeff Hungarter | eldoLED, Acuity Inc. | Product Management Leader |
| Fabio Lelli | Cree Lighting | Export Sales Director |
| David Lena | SESCO Lighting, Inc. | Quotations Specialist II |
| Josh Linenberger | DMA Lighting | Salesperson |
| Jeremy Mantei | Gasser Bush Associates | Regional Sales |
| Rick Marino | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales |
| C. Webster Marsh | Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting | Lighting Controls Designer |
| Kate Moser | NEAL | Senior Designer |
| Lennette O’Hern | USAI Lighting | Southeast RSM |
| Jimmy Pair | NLS Lighting | Pricing Manager / Inside Sales |
| Jeffrey Parizeau | Wattsaver Lighting Products | Sales & Business Development |
| Drew Rice | Axolight | East Coast Regional Sales Manager |
| Joe Romero | Assurance Emergency Lighting | Regional Sales Director |
| Mona Sadafsaz | LightStyle Automated Systems | Project Manager |
| Ryan Schutz | ELA + Synergy | Specification Sales |
| Callie Smith | KSA Lighting & Controls | Project Quotations |
| Spencer Strom | Wayne Tyler | National Sales Manager |
| Dawn Tafel | SESCO Lighting | Lighting Specification Sales |
| Lauren Wiegand | Gasser Bush Associates | Controls Specialist |
| Barry Young | Assurance Emergency Lighting | Regional Sales 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.
