May 29, 2025
Lighting People: On the Move | May 2025
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Blackwell | Bell & McCoy Companies | Quotations Manager |
| Michael Bonelli | Distech Controls | Senior Manager Global Sales |
| Chen Chen | Dot Dash | Associate |
| Brian Daley | Atlas American Lighting | SVP Sales & Marketing |
| Andrew Forret | Acuity | Sr. Specification Sales Manager |
| Justin Hennessee | sixteen5hundred | Director of Business Development |
| Kasia Kozak | Selux Corporation | Supervisor, Technical Lighting Solutions |
| Tim Mercer | LESCO Lighting | Director, Distributor/Contractor Sales |
| Brent Plumer | C&O Sales | Specification Sales Automotive Specialist |
| Dana Porter | Kurtzon Lighting | VP of Sales, Operations & Engineering |
| Joe Quilici | Environmental Lights | Senior Sales Engineer |
| Blythe von Reckers | The MH Companies | VP of Specification Sales |
| Klysha Carson Ross | Illuminating Engineering Society | Director of Event Operations |
| Michelle Siegel | Eiko | Pricing Manager |
| Pete Snyder | Focal Point, LLC | Vice President of Sales |
| Evan Wilson | IMEG | Senior Electrical Designer |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Agha | Intelligent Lighting Controls, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager (Northeast) |
| Maytham Alghaffari | Leo A Daly | Project Designer |
| Matt Arneson | Component Distributors, Inc. (CDI) | VP of Sales |
| TeLaza Arrington | WAC Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Brigitte Baril | Lumen Warm | National Director of Sales |
| Shelby Curtis | Legacy Lighting | Outside Sales |
| Mitchell Dixler | SDA Lighting & Controls | Quotations Specialist |
| Jim Eads | Landreth Lighting, Inc. | Project Application Engineer |
| Brendan Forney | SENSORWORX | Regional Sales Manager - West |
| Dayam Garcia | Mercury Architectural Lighting | Regional Manager |
| Elizabeth Gatto | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Regional Sales Manager |
| Erin Held | Polymath Design | Lighting Designer |
| Bryan Herity | Performance iN Lighting USA | Eastern Regional Manager - Specification |
| Thomas Holscher | Rig-A-Lite / Avail Infrastructure | Engineer III |
| Betsy Huaman | FRM Lighting & Controls | Inside Sales Quotes |
| Willie Huggins | LUX Illuminaire | Regional Sales Manager |
| Nicole Jackson | Elevate Lighting Solutions | Product Marketing Manager |
| Jason Johnson | Genlyte Solutions - a Signify business | Vice President West Region |
| Christine Kaufman | Viking Electric | Manager of Project Sales - Lighting |
| Jillian Knight | Quality Lighting Systems, Inc. | Customer Service / Project Management |
| Ronn Koehler | CSL Lighting | South Central RSM |
| Daniel Kosberg | Lighting Dynamics Inc. | Quotations Manager |
| Travis Laib | Kenall Lighting | Senior Director of Marketing & Product Management |
| Brittany Martin | Commercial Lighting Industries | National Lighting Specification Sales |
| Misty Mccubbin | SESCO Lighting - Kentucky | Specification Sales |
| Joe McDonald | Brilled Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Erin McLellan-Dawe | The Cosine | Business Development Director |
| Jeremy Michel | PNW Lighting & Traffic Solutions | Account Manager |
| George Mullenix | StudioLux | Project Manager |
| Chad Nelson | C&O Sales | Specification Sales - Central Iowa |
| Kylie Nichols | ALW (Architectural Lighting Works) | CSAM |
| Trevor Rich | Bell & McCoy Companies | Outside Sales Representative |
| Pete Snyder | Focal Point, LLC | VP Sales |
| Oliver Soskel | SDA Lighting & Controls | Distributor Sales |
| Jean Spivey | Specialty Lighting Industries | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Alyssa Stone | BEGA North America | Regional Sales Manager |
| Christine Sturm | Lightserve Corp | Senior Project Manager |
| Michael Tucker | Justice Design Group | National Specification 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 the individual to verify employment status and official title. If you see an error please contact us so we can address it. Thank you.
