July 30, 2025
Lighting People: On the Move | July 2025
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 105 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Berardi | RBW | Customer Success Manager |
| Marc Braxmeier | Lutron Electronics | Senior Director - Commercial Business Unit |
| Joseph Brenner | EwingCole | Associate, Lighting Designer |
| DeAnna Cadden | Valley Lighting | Senior Project Manager |
| Jaclynn Camley | BASO | Inside Sales |
| Ryan Conover | The Lighting Practice | Associate Principal I Light + Health |
| Steven Cottam | North America | Sr. Director of Business Intelligence (BI), Legrand |
| Michael Erb | Fluence | Vice President Supply Chain |
| Eric Fournier | Avi-on Labs | Senior Vice President Business Development |
| Tyler Garlock | Pivotal Lighting Design | Central Region Leader |
| Vaughn Van Gilson | Lighting Solutions | Principal Infrastructure Outdoor Lighting |
| Will Grady | Lutron Electronics | Senior Inside Sales Solutions Specialist |
| Josh Greenwald | Acuity Inc | Key Accounts Manager Lead |
| Mitchell Haldi | ERW Lighting + Controls | Distributor Sales |
| Tim Henning | Acuity | Senior Manager of Customer Success |
| Thomas Hippie | BASO | Vice President of Sales |
| Ryan Johnson | Legrand North America | VP Sales, Building Control Systems |
| Jimmy Lynch, Jr. | MG Engineering | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Joe Karsh | Legrand North America | Sr. Director, Sales Operations |
| Rene Leon | Ardd + Winter | Director of Operations |
| Courtney Lewis | BEGA North America | Supply Chain Manager |
| John Winfield Littleton, Jr., III | Ardd + Winter | Director of Sales |
| Harry McGovern | Performance Lighting Systems | VP, Contractor and Distributor Sales |
| David Michals | Legrand North America | VP Sales Strategy - LBS Division |
| Jordan Mills | Casambi Technologies | Sales Director |
| Jared Morello | Kenall Manufacturing | President |
| Alicia Paintner | Techline Sports Lighting | Sports Lighting Specialist |
| Erica Peters | SCI Lighting Solutions | Specification Sales |
| Nick Ptchelarov | Performance Lighting Systems | Contractor & Distributor Sales |
| Marc Reasor | Cooper Lighting | Southeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Jennifer Ruckel | Pinnacle Architectural Lighting | President |
| John Sears | CN Robinson Lighting Supply | Manager, Construction Lighting Projects |
| Juan Suarez | Eurofase | VP Product Development |
| Jamie Wall | Bell and McCoy | General Manager, Houston Lighting |
| Lee Warren | BEGA North America | National Sales Manager |
| Kandy Welch | Acuity | Senior Specification Sales - Healthcare |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tiana Alderson | Hartranft Lighting Studios | Lighting Designer |
| Dave Bahem | CJS Lighting | Quotations |
| Royce Banuelos | PAL Lighting | Brand and Product Development Manager |
| Brett Bauma | C&O Sales | Outside Sales Representative |
| Brandon Berglund | Omnilight | Eastern Regional Sales Manager |
| Laura Boehler | Reflex Lighting | National Account Specialist |
| Paul Booyzen | Shat-R-Shield Lighting Inc. | Product Manager |
| Dusty Boyd | PureEdge Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Cory Brown | ACE LEDS | Southwest Regional Sales Director |
| Johnny Bubert | Ardd + Winter | Controls Specialist |
| Nicolas Cohen | Hemera Lighting | Executive Chairman |
| Dustin Cole | SESCO Lighting | Outside Sales Representative |
| Matthew Curatolo | Hemera Lighting | Co-President |
| Evgeniia Dmitrieva | BEAM Ltd. | Lighting Designer, BEAM |
| J.R. Easterling | Ardd + Winter | Project Quotations |
| Mike Felton | EiKO | SVP of Sales |
| Jordan Ferree | Delta Light Group North America | Product Manager |
| Amanda Foust | Lighting & Controls | Sales Manager - ODOT & Municipality |
| Adam Funkhouser | SESCO Lighting | Lighting Control Specialist |
| Sarah Garrett | SESCO Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Bill Getzinger | Lumato / American Linear Lighting | VP of Engineering |
| Jaret Goforth | Lumato / American Linear Lighting | VP of Sales |
| Samantha Graziano | Indiana Lightworks | Specification Sales |
| Timothy Hart | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Designer |
| Lindsay Healey | L+ARC Lighting Design | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Darby Herold | RMF Engineering, Inc. | Electrical Engineer |
| Scott Hershman | LPA Lighting | Director of Design |
| Tony Siniscalco, Jr. | Illuminated Integration | Director of Design & Engineering |
| Dwight Kitchen | MaxLite | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Mikayla Kraay | Designlight | Quotes Coordinator |
| Josh Linenberger | DMA Lighting | Vice President of Sales |
| Russell Lowe | Hapco Pole Products | VP Sales & Marketing |
| Liz Manning | Solavanti Lighting | Regional Sales Director |
| Ricky Marshall | SESCO Lighting | Lighting Control Specialist |
| Erin McCauley | The Lighting Practice | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Jon Melchi | American Lighting Association | President & CEO |
| Helen Miller | Legacy Lighting Inc. | Outside Sales |
| Kevin Momb | CT Lighting & Controls | Lighting Controls Engineer |
| Sean Murray | Wizard Lighting Company | Account Manager |
| Kels Nowak | Polymath Design | Lighting Designer |
| Tim O'Sullivan | Indiana Lightworks | Quotations / Applications |
| Jess Shirley-St Onge | DMF Lighting | District Sales Manager |
| Marc Palermo | Metrix Lighting and Controls Inc. | Specification Sales |
| Emily Pan | LumenWerx | Director of Specifications, NYC |
| Brad Pourchot | Rig-A-Lite | Manufacturing Engineer |
| Nick Ptchelarov | Performance Lighting Systems | Contractor & Distributor Sales |
| Francois Renaud | Hemera Lighting | Co-President |
| Thomas Rhee | MaxLite | COO |
| Ulysses Rosario | LSI Industries | Regional Sales Manager |
| Kelley Sanchez | Lamar LED | Director of Inside Sales / Marketing |
| Eric Schlechtweg | GM Lighting | Northeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Sydney Skora | MPA Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Dennis Slotta | Casambi Technologies | Midwest Regional Sales Manager |
| Scott Sobetz | Zumtobel Lighting | Director of Engineering |
| McKeever Spruck | Architectural Lighting Works | Technical Marketing Lead |
| Mandy Stockhausen | GVA Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Mindy Stracke | Bell and McCoy | Outside Sales Representative |
| Steve Symonds | CSL Lighting | Regional Sales Consultant |
| Jason Tatge | Ardd + Winter | Vice President - Tennessee |
| Tom Thomsen | L.A. Lighting | Midwest Regional Manager |
| Erica Washburn | Available Light | Manager of Strategic Partnerships |
| Alex Webber | Mac's II Agencies | Lighting Designer |
| Kevin Wilborn | Northwest Lighting Alliance | Oregon Principal |
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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.
