October 29, 2025   

Lighting People: On the Move | October 2025

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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.

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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.

 

 

 

 




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