January 28, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | January 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Jose Acosta | Schwinghammer | Partner |
| Ahmet Alasyali | Lighting and Controls | Principal |
| Kelly Ashmore | IALD | Chief Community Officer |
| Beth Bloemers | West Michigan Lighting & Controls | Principal |
| Jason Bohannon | Legrand, NA | District Manager |
| Gary Bouthillette | Interior Architects | Principal, Sr. Director of Lighting Design |
| Tyler Bruinekool | Musco Lighting | Sales Representative |
| Bill Cosalter | LaFace & McGovern | Energy & Design Manager / ISS Manager |
| James Daunt | Specification Lighting Sales, LLC | EVP Business Development |
| Jason Davis | Bell & McCoy | General Manager |
| Tanner DeKock | Musco Lighting | Sales Representative |
| Rob Duncan | Bell & McCoy Companies | President, Lighting and Controls Division |
| Brian Fentress | Sona Energy Solutions | Vice President of Sales Engineering |
| Lupita Legaspi Graham | AlfaTech | Principal |
| Nicholas Hart | The Yusen MacPherson Group | Principal |
| Don Henderson | Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions | President / CEO |
| Daniella Hoar | Acuity | Sr. Manager Sales Channel Effectiveness |
| Mary Hollenbaugh | Acuity | Vice President, OEM Sales |
| Scotty Hutto | SESCO Lighting | Manager of Utility Division |
| Jessica Kennedy | Stantec | Associate |
| Chris Lajoie | Liton Lighting | VP Specification Sales |
| Christina Lohff | Keystone Technologies | Talent Acquisition Specialist |
| Adam Lysiak | LaBella Associates | Associate VP / Electrical Group Leader - Great Lakes |
| Marcelina Marvelli | Musco Lighting | Sales Representative |
| Michael Misciagna | SDA Lighting & Controls | SVP, Distributor & Contractor Sales |
| Sebastien Payannet | Oculus Light Studio | Senior Associate |
| Shannon Reed | Eureka Lighting | Sales Director |
| Spencer Remtema | West Michigan Lighting & Controls | Principal |
| Brian Russell | Tactik Lighting | VP Sales - Industrial |
| Hayden Schramme | Bell & McCoy Companies | Vice President of Strategic Accounts |
| Julia Segal | Sona Energy Solutions | Business Development Representative |
| Dan Silenzi | Chicago Lightworks | Principal |
| Tim Snyder | LITON Lighting | Vice President of Sales, North America |
| Tim Snyder | LITON Lighting | VP Sales, North America |
| Cody Starkey | HDR | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Scott Stuart | Penn Lighting Associates | Lighting Controls Team Leader |
| Brandi Switzer | Liteline | Regional Sales Manager |
| Kristin Tilley | Solais Lighting LLC | Director of Inside Commercial Sales |
| Brian Wiley | The Lighting Practice | Associate |
| Ian Yan | Legrand, North America | Strategic Projects, Canada |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Berube | New England Solutions Group | Co-Founder |
| Chris Berumen | Phaino Lighting | Founder |
| Kevin Boer | SLS Lighting | Vancouver Island Sales |
| Becky Borowy | Lightspec | Quotations |
| Matthew Brady | Ubicquia | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Katie Brown | KSA Lighting & Controls | Project Manager |
| Chris Bruno | WAC Lighting | Business Development Manager Integration |
| Megan Carroll | Illuminating Engineering Society | Director of Marketing & Business Development |
| Janet Cecchettini | Satco Products | Director of Education |
| Brianna Cosgrove-Boire | Pinnacle Architectural Lighting | Northeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Milli Cox | Brightbound | Marketing Manager |
| Jason Davis | Bell & McCoy Companies | General Manager |
| Michelle Davis | Acuity | VP of HR, Acuity Intelligent Spaces |
| Andrew Deer | SESCO Lighting | Senior Quotations / Project Manager |
| Mike DeMario | SESCO Lighting | General Manager |
| Ivano DiZenzo | LightsmithUSA | Estimating Manager |
| Dane D'Ambrosio | Truly Green Solutions | Director of Business Development |
| Christopher D'Esposito | Creative Lighting Solutions | Account Executive |
| Jim Eckert | Lightspec, LLC | Territory Sales Manager |
| Colin Evans | LEEDARSON IoT Technology | Senior Business Development Manager |
| Kris Fedoruk | Edwards Signaling | Sr. Manager - National Specification Sales |
| Beverly Gadberry | C&O Sales | Specification Sales |
| Renata Gallo | One Lux Studio, LLC | Associate Lighting Designer / Project Manager |
| Gary Gildea | Paramont EO | VP of Strategic Development |
| Alex Gray | C&O Sales | Marketing Coordinator |
| Erin Gussert | A+M | Creative Design Lead |
| Brittany Harrell | FRM Lighting & Controls | Specification Sales |
| Krista Herrick | Build26 | Lighting Specialist |
| Paul Hoffman | Lumenpulse | Regional Sales Manager |
| Andrew Holwerda | Lightspec | Outside Sales |
| Jacob Hurwitz | Acuity Brands | Advanced Technical Sales, Sr. |
| Nora Kamal | Acuity | VP of Enterprise Talent |
| Brian Karolkowski | Litelab | RSM |
| Negeen Sonya Kohyar | Nexxa.ai | Head of GTM |
| Gerry Logan | Musco Lighting | Sr. Field Sales Representative |
| Gregory Mazza | Savoy House Lighting | Vice President of Sales |
| Liz McDonough | Visible Light Inc. | Specification Sales Manager |
| Elizabeth McGuoirk | Davide Groppi | Lighting Designer Sales Consultant |
| Nick Mesler | AKS Engineering & Forestry | Associate Project Manager |
| Carrie Meyer | LightMart | Inside Sales Representative & Project Manager |
| Michael Miller-Riley | Acclaim Lighting, Inc. | Director of Sales, Marketing & Product |
| Blanca Oseguera | Elite Lighting Corp | Director of National Distribution |
| Erin Reed | Gresco Utility Supply, Inc. | Lighting Specialist |
| Steve Reeves | LEDVANCE | Business Development Lead |
| Angelo Rodriguez | Selux | Project Manager |
| Manny Rodriguez | ELA + Synergy: Design | Northeast PA Commercial Sales Manager |
| Nick Ross | Apex Lighting + Building Solutions | Lighting Quotations |
| Ken Sadowski | Illuminations Inc. | Specification Sales |
| Rebecca Samborsky | Lightspec | Operations/Accounting |
| Dani Senne | Acuity | Director, Industry Engagement and Education |
| Kyle Shane | MaxLite | VP Strategic Accounts, National Distribution |
| Eric Takeuchi | Monarch Quantum | Chief Commercial Officer |
| Mario Tripari Torres | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Regional Industrial Market Development Sales Manager | Southwest, USA |
| Frank Weisgerber | McKinstry | National Lighting Development Manager |
| Brienne Willcock | Illuminating Engineering Society | Associate Executive Director |
| Thomas Wunderlich | Selux Corporation | President of Sales |
| James Zirkman | THEA Lighting & Controls | Sales 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.
