September 24, 2025
Lighting People: On the Move | September 2025
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 97 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Luis Berumen | Plexus Corp. | Global Customer Director |
| Justin Cook | Hawaii Lighting Associates | Principal; Distributor/Contractor Sales |
| Bethany Cruz | Acuity Brands Lighting | Vice President, Sales Channel Effectiveness |
| John Delfino | Available Light | Associate Principal |
| Douglas DiCesare | Cooper Lighting Solutions | National Channel Director - AD |
| Charlene DSouza | Acuity | Vice President of Juno, Strips, Wraps |
| Jennifer Durham | HL Stearns | VP of Sales & Marketing |
| Jason Engle | WLS Lighting | Business Development Manager |
| Mark Griffith | Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions | VP, Contractor & Distributor Channel |
| Shannon Hill | Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions | COO, Principal |
| Kiran U K | Acuity | Senior Manager Design Engineering |
| Jared Kimmel | Acuity | Director of Product Management |
| Ryan Loggins | Acuity | Senior Director of Product Management |
| Kyle Mabbott | HL Stearns | VP of Operations |
| Gabriella Morris | HDR | Project Lighting Designer |
| Xingying Peng | The Lighting Practice | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Cari Rosendahl | GE Lighting | Director of Product Management, Smart Lighting |
| Miranda Shepherd | Lamp Sales Unlimited Inc. | CEO |
| Ira Smith | SESCO Lighting | Quotations Manager |
| Jamal Smith | Acuity | Director of Product Management |
| Paula Smith | ALW (Architectural Lighting Works) | Director of Inside Sales |
| Peter Stratemeyer | Maxlite | VP, Product Management, Emerging Markets & Innovation |
| Jae Yong Suk | California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) | Director |
| Donna Sumner | Acuity | Senior Director of Strategic Operations |
| Johardy Sunandjaja | Focal Point | Architectural Systems - Business Development National Mgr |
| Megan Sweesy | SESCO Lighting | Branch Manager |
| Brian Tanz | HL Stearns | Executive VP of Finance |
| Mark Toussaint | Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions | CCO, Principal |
| Matteo Vecchi | Distech Controls | Sales Director Southern Europe |
| Alec Veldhuizen | BEGA North America | Director of Sales |
| Kandy Welch | Acuity | Sr. Healthcare Solutions Manager |
| Dakota Williams | Power Design Inc | Lighting Designer |
| Heather Womick | Alliance Lighting | Quotations Manager |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Anderson | Viking Electric | Lighting Design Specialist |
| Eric Antes | C&O Sales | Outside Sales Representative |
| Ryan Barrier | Lumato | Western Regional Vice President of Sales |
| Tim Bartels | Lighting & Controls | Senior Project Manager |
| Todd Bartol | Lumileds | Vice President of Sales, North America |
| Kirk Brown | NICOR Lighting | National Accounts, Senior Sales Manager |
| Sean Buckley | LED Linear | Managing Director |
| Richard Byard | Linmore LED Labs | Director of Agency Sales |
| Pam Chahal | LightGraphix | Marketing Manager |
| Cynthia Chavez | Graybar | Senior Quotations Specialist |
| Humberto Chavez | Performance Lighting Systems | Controls Applications Engineer |
| Prianka Chorney | HLB Lighting Design | Associate |
| Andy Chronister | OCL Architectural Lighting | Director of New Product Development |
| Jim Coleman | vHealth Lighting | Senior Vice President |
| Joeli Collins | The Lighting Digest | Applications |
| Joe Consigli | KLUS North America | Business Development Manager |
| Rhonda Courtney | Hemma Lighting Solutions | Vice President of Business Development |
| Mark Fabian | Leviton | Territory Manager |
| Ethan Garrett | Leviton - Certolux Visioneering (Viscor) | Senior Product Manager |
| Jennifer Harrington | LaFace & McGovern | Outside Sales Representative |
| Karyn Hayes | Quorum Lighting | National Key Accounts Manager |
| Ian Ielfield | JLC-Tech LLC | National Account Manager |
| Drazen Jerkovic | Mac's II Agencies | Project & Specification Sales |
| Jake Kennon | Ardd + Winter | Distributor Sales |
| Matt Kincaid | LightStanza | Senior Account Manager |
| Tucker Kish | Enterprise Lighting, LTD | Outdoor Lighting Sales |
| Kellie Koedel | Build26 | Infrastructure Sales |
| Mark Lewandowski | FTS Lighting Services | Sales Manager/Project Manager |
| Dondi Lish | LEDVANCE | Customer Solutions Project Manager |
| Alyson Lockwood | Atlas Lighting & Home | Vice President of Marketing |
| Catherine Lomanto | ELA + Synergy: Design | Vice President of Lighting Controls Operations |
| Anthony Lutynski | Acuity | Senior Technical Sales Manager |
| Steve Martel | Energy Solutions International, Inc. | |
| Ed Martin | Xicato | Regional Sales Director |
| Christine Masteller | ELA + Synergy: Design | New Jersey Contractor Sales |
| Rebecca Means | Wiedenbach Brown | Project Coordinator |
| Denny Mecsko | Current Lighting | Key Account Manager |
| Mathew Michell | Artemide NA | Northeast Sales Manager |
| Chrisoula Moraitis | HLB Lighting Design | Design Assistant |
| William Morrison | ELA + Synergy: Design | Sr. Account Manager (RUS Division) |
| Joseph Niksa | Creative Lumens Lighting | Engineering Manager |
| Justine Deiparine Parrish | Landscape Forms | Regional Sales Rep South East |
| Gerardo Perez | Texas Lighting Solutions | Lighting Controls Specialist |
| John Di Pietro | Lightspec, LLC | Project Manager |
| Rob Radii | Lighting & Controls, Inc. | Outside Sales Representative |
| Likhitha Rangaswamy | Niteo Lighting | Sr. Associate |
| Carrie Rayke | KORE Lighting and Controls | VP of Operations |
| Steve Reeves | LEDVANCE | Regional Project / Specification Manager - Western US |
| Alex Reich | Visual Interest Inc. | Bid Support Specialist |
| Stacy Roe | Lightspec | Outside Specification Sales |
| Cari Rosendahl | GE Lighting | Director of Product Management |
| Julie Ross | Keystone Technologies | Inside Sales Specialist |
| Mira Samuel | Huda Lighting | Lighting Designer |
| Kimberly Sarkis | CED National - Stusser | National Account and Project Manager |
| William Schafer | ilumento | Sr. Director, CEO |
| Ayla Shalhoub | Deltalight | A&D Specifications Sales Manager |
| Joshua Smart | Mercury Architectural Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Keith Sward | Performance Lighting Systems | Salesperson |
| Jonathan Tarrant | West Michigan Lighting & Controls Inc | Outside Salesman |
| Eric Walker | Experience Brands USA | Sr. Project Engineer |
| Jessica Wertz | FRM | Outside Sales |
| Brooke Williams | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Designer |
| Christina Zurawski | Keystone Technologies | Director of Sales Operations; ESCO & National Accounts |
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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.
