October 29, 2025
Lighting People: On the Move | October 2025
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Clark | Lutron Electronics | Sales Representative |
| Charlene D'Souza | Acuity | VP of Juno, Strips, Wraps |
| Dominique Davis | Acuity | Vice President and General Manager |
| Cliff Gilbert | Illuminate | Principal |
| Rachel Hicks | Acuity | Product Portfolio Consulting Director |
| Willie Huggins | LUX Illuminaire | Director of Sales |
| Nick Irwin | Power Design | Lighting Consultant |
| Taylor Jacobs | Luminii | Vice President of Sales, Product Strategy |
| Miri Kuykendall | Acuity | Knowledge Content Senior Manager |
| Denis Lavoie | Cyclone/Eureka/Hydrel/Luminis | VP/GM |
| Gene Lindemann | Keystone Technologies | VP Business Development |
| Sahil Lotia | Mulvey & Banani Lighting | Associate |
| Simon Marois | LEDVANCE | Specifications/Projects Manager & National Accounts |
| James Morgan | Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions | Director of Systems Integration |
| Tony Phillips | Cree Lighting | VP Sales Commercial & Industrial |
| Marc Reasor | Cooper Lighting Solutions | SE Regional Manager- Infrastructure Sales |
| Kevin Ruzicka | Shat-R-Shield Lighting | VP of Sales, Marketing and Product Development |
| Greg Smidt | Musco Lighting | Territory Sales Manager |
| Chris Udall | Lutron Electronics | Sr. Director - Product Management |
| John Weidner | Kurtzon Lighting | Vice President of Engineering |
| Kandy Welch | Acuity | Senior Healthcare Solutions Manager |
| Nelson Wesley | LSI Industries | President at JSI Store Fixtures & EMI Industries |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie Armitage | Triple C Companies | Specification Sales |
| Joseph Bailey | Lighting Associates | Field Services Engineer |
| John Barnett | Auroralight | Architectural Sales Manager East |
| Abraham Benguigui | Power & Lighting Systems, Inc. | Outside Sales Representative |
| Rich Bernhardt | Eran Group | National Sales Director |
| Mark Bryan | Solis Lighting & Electrical Services | VP, Strategy and Sales |
| Andrew Bunker | Luminii | Managing Director EMEA |
| Claudia Capraru | Goodwyn Mills Cawood | Senior Electrical Designer |
| Andy Chronister | OCL Architectural Lighting | Director of New Product Development |
| Birgit Collins | Artemide North America | Regional Sales Manager |
| Mike Collins | FRM Lighting & Controls | Sales Manager |
| Scarlet Deahl | Total Electrical Performance - TEP | Vice President, Finance |
| Dylan Dedrick | Current Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Rachel Duncan | Lighting Associates, Inc. | Strategic Projects - Specification Sales |
| Amber Endy | MaxLite | Regional Sales Manager |
| Kevin Ensign | Specialty Lighting Industries | Regional Sales Manager |
| Richard Fisher | St. Louis Lighting Group | Sr. Specification Sales |
| Mia Gronemeyer | FRM Lighting & Controls | Lighting Designer |
| Karyn Hayes | Quorum Lighting | National Key Accounts Manager |
| Patrick Heckman | EiKO | Midwest Regional Sales Manager |
| Jake Jeroszko | FRM Lighting & Controls | Distribution / Outside Sales |
| Chad Kulesza | Quorum Lighting | National Sales Manager |
| Mark Lewandowski | FTS Lighting Services | Sales & Project Manager |
| Gene Lindemann | Keystone Technologies | Vice President of Business Development |
| Simon Marois | LEDVANCE | Specifications/Projects Manager & National Accounts |
| Morganlee McGrath | ASI Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Andy Miles | ANP Lighting | Director of Sales & Marketing |
| Sarah Murphy | ETI Lighting | Central Regional Sales Manager |
| Tom Nash | Bulbrite | VP Product Development |
| Kenneth Noll | Illuminico | Vice President - Strategic Partnerships NY / NJ |
| Jennifer Osborne | Lightspec | Order Entry / Submittals |
| Jeremy Osborne | Lightspec | Outside Sales Representative |
| Will Parrish | FRM Lighting & Controls | Inside Sales |
| Alvaro Pena | FRM Lighting & Controls | Quotations Specialist |
| Mike Perakis | SAGE Brands | Operations Coordinator |
| Carrie Rayke | KORE Lighting and Controls | Vice President of Operations |
| Brian Reagan | Valmont Industries, Inc. | Regional Sales Manager |
| Cari Rosendahl | GE Lighting | Director of Product Management, Smart Lighting |
| Klysha Carson Ross | IEEE Power & Energy Society | Executive Administrator and PM |
| Javier Benitez Salazar | WE-EF Lighting, USA | Engineering Manager |
| Spenser Schafer | ilumento | Support & Training Manager |
| Dan Scullion | Lightspec | Outside Sales Representative |
| Phillip Semaan | Diversified Group | Sales Manager |
| Ashley Smith | Cooper Lighting | National Account Sales Manager |
| Paul Teague | Rayhil | Eastern RSM |
| Gregory Usilton | Bay Lighting | Account Executive |
| Jason Ventetuolo | AYO Lighting | COO |
| Vivianne Vianna | MRD Lighting | Regional Design 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.
