June 25, 2025
Lighting People: On the Move | June 2025
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Bauman | LEDVANCE | VP - Retail USC |
| Grace Bonnelly | ILLUMUS | Sr. Product Manager |
| William Henry Bonney | Lighting Solutions, Inc. | Principal |
| Erica Bowlin | Current Lighting | Quoting Coordinator |
| Dustin Briscoe | MH Companies | VP of Projects |
| Veena Cagle | US Outdoor Lighting | VP of Business Development |
| Michelle Chan | Delta Light Group | National Account Sales Manager |
| Austin Childs | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Region VP - Southeast |
| Ryan Conover | The Lighting Practice | Associate Principal | Light + Health |
| Claire Domek | Chicago Lightworks | Project Manager |
| Lilly Hess | Lutron Electronics | Sales Leadership Development Program Leader |
| Adrian Howitt | Fluxwerx Illumination | Vice President + General Manager |
| Caroline Hudson | Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions | Specification Sales |
| Christina Kelch | AE Design | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Bill Kressler | OCL Architectural Lighting | Director of Sales |
| Joseph Kunst | Acuity | Project Manager |
| Serge Leblanc | Sonepar Canada | President (interim) |
| Rene Leon | Ardd + Winter | Director of Operations |
| Brian Maite | ALW | Vice President and General Manager |
| Melanie Miklowski | Ardd + Winter | Director of Design + Development |
| John Miville | Illuminate | Principal |
| Chris Oulton | MVP Lighting | Principal |
| Erica Peters | SCI Lighting Solutions | Specification Sales |
| Adam Rajczyk | Lighting Systems of Columbus | Specification Sales |
| Matthew Schubert | Acuity | Lead Design Engineer |
| Donald Stopka | Acuity | Regional Sales Manager |
| Rob Thibeault | Robertson Electric, Sonepar | President |
| Kandy Welch | Acuity | Senior Specification Sales - Healthcare |
| Harley Wilson | MH Companies | VP of Southern Operations |
| Tom Woodward | Mercer Zimmerman | Quotations Manager - Omaha |
| Jodi Yutzy | MH Companies | VP of Finance and HR |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nazanin Bahmani | formallighting | Business Development Manager, Canada |
| Kyle Barley | Bell & McCoy | Outside Sales |
| Chuck Cameron | Electronic Theatre Controls | Architectural Sales Manager |
| Jeremy Cedotal | Bell & McCoy | Outside Sales |
| Corey Center | NorthEast Electrical | Project Manager |
| Adam Cohen | ewo | Northeast Sales Manager |
| Elaine Cook | Barbican | Director of Business Development |
| Brandon Cote | Bell & McCoy Companies | Sales Manager |
| Todd Farmer | Nulite Lighting | VP of Product Management & Marketing |
| Elisa Forlini | ONE LUX Studio | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Claimale Franklin | Everlights | Project Engineer |
| Jaret Goforth | Lumato | VP of Sales |
| Christie Gonzalez | Deltalight NA | Strategic Account Sales Manager |
| Tim Gross | Phoenix Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Shannon Thayer Guinn | St. Louis Lighting Group | Specification Sales |
| Sergio Gutierrez | ams OSRAM | Principal Procurement Specialist |
| Zac Hendrix | Designlight | Business Development Specialist |
| Patrick Hentz | SESCO Lighting Controls | Lighting Controls Specialist |
| Jake Herman | The Lighting Agency | Specification Sales |
| Stephanie Hester | SESCO Lighting | Specification Sales Manager |
| Austin Hill | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales - Stock & Flow Inventory |
| Richard Hinojos | Bell & McCoy | Inside Sales |
| Yan Serena Jin | Lutron Electronics | Global Procurement Process Owner |
| Vernon Jones | Circle Design Group | Lighting Designer |
| Tiffany Jones | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales |
| Perry Karen | FME Lighting | National Sales Manager |
| Mark Lachman | Signify | RSM - Public (Outdoor) |
| Harmon Lee | SmithGroup | Lighting Designer I |
| Jessica Booker Lehmann | Echo Electric | Lighting Manager |
| David Lowery | SESCO Lighting | Outside Sales |
| Ricky Marshall | SESCO Lighting | Lighting Controls Specialist |
| Brennen Matthews | Bell & McCoy Companies | General Manager Lighting & Controls |
| Dave Mitchell | Jarvis Lighting | Regional Account Manager |
| Brian Mocny | Hinkley | Director of Showroom Sales |
| Sirun Olivapotenza | Celano Design Studio | Lighting Designer |
| Alicia Palace | LightPlanNW | Lighting Designer |
| Mary Beth Powell | Bloom Lighting Group | Regional Sales Manager |
| Phillip Ruane | Federated Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Ryan Ryall | 1LUX | National Business Development Manager |
| David Shaeffer | Elluminet | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Emily Snyder | Ardd + Winter | Project Manager |
| Scott Stevens | Unified Representatives | Sales Representative |
| Greg Taylor | Light Efficient Design | South Central RSM |
| Ryan Williams | Lightspec | Outside Sales |
| Brian Wolfe | ETI Lighting | Director of Sales East |
| Paul Zock | Fulham Co., Inc. | RSM - Northeast US and Canada |
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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.
