February 25, 2026

Lighting People: On the Move | February 2026

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Author:  Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski

Career moves of 74 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
Zac Baysinger SCI Lighting Solutions C&I Sales
Sarah Bower CannonDesign Associate Vice President
Michael Chu Bell & McCoy Companies Investor Owned Utility Manager
Tyler Cole SCI Lighting Solutions Controls Sales
Madeleine Cook ILLUMUS Senior Digital Designer
Jackie DeFilippo Dialight Marketing Director
Jenna Donlan Musco Lighting Sales Representative
Jeff Dresser Atlas Lighting Products National Distribution BDM
Ryan Fisher SCI Lighting Solutions Territory Sales Manager
Erin Gilbert Dark Light Design Senior Lighting Designer
Cliff Gilbert Illuminate Principal
Mario Kulis Amico Lights Corporation Director of Sales, North America
Shelly Lin One Lux Studio Senior Lighting Designer
Mathew Michell Artemide North America VP Sales
Ryan Morrison SCI Lighting Solutions Controls Sales
Barrett Newell CannonDesign Associate Vice President
Brent Offutt SESCO Lighting Branch Manager
Naren Pillai Red Sky Lighting CEO
Jason Rakip Cooledge Lighting Sr. VP of Sales, North America
Lauren Scott Acuity VP Marketing, EMEA & APAC
Kelly Seeger Signify Head of Standards & Regulations, North America
Scott Tylicki Globe Electric VP, Innovation & Design
Deanna Valcour Fisher Marantz Stone Associate
Andrea VanDenBroeke Acuity Product Manager, MARK Architectural Lighting
Lee Warren BEGA Director of Sales
Justin Weeces Electrical Reliability Services Senior Sales Engineer

 

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Recent Moves

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Lighting Person ▲▼ Company ▲▼ Role
Abdirahman Abdi HLB Lighting Design Lighting Designer
Zain Ul Abdin Leviton / Certolux / Visioneering (Viscor) Quotations Specialist
Becky Artwohl-Haymer Gordon Electric Supply Lighting Supervisor
Thomas Barrantes LUX Illuminaire Regional Sales Manager
Greg Barrett WAC Lighting Director of Commercial Lighting Systems
Paul Black LUX Illuminaire Regional Sales Manager
Jonathan Broida Performance Lighting Systems Contractor/ Distributor Sales
Allison Bua Diversified Group Sales Manager
Janet Cecchettini SATCO Director of Education
Kristin Clark Lightspec Customer Service / Project Management
Jack Cooper SESCO Lighting Sr. Quotations Specialist
Mark Dean Klus Design Director Sales and Marketing
Cheylene Dearth A+M Project Manager
Lisette Ditters Genlyte Solutions Head of Marketing
Linkoln Dixon Current Lighting Area Manager, Southeast Region
Colette Fleming Above All Lighting EVP of Sales
Jeff Flores Lusive Decor Marketing Manager
Erik Frykholm Langlais Group President
Kelly Gallagher Phoenix Sales & Marketing Specification Sales Lead - Lighting & Controls
Janelle George Diversified Group Specification Sales / Business Development
Julee Griffith Kore Lighting & Controls Account Manager
Allison Hampton Specialty Lighting Group National Account Sales, North West
Sarah Hoster Available Light Senior Designer
Sean Howard Bell & McCoy Companies Specification Sales
Jacob Hurwitz Acuity Advanced Technical Sales, Senior
Marc Jorgensen Legrand NA Senior Specification Consultant
Alex Katz ERCO Country Manager, Canada
Rob Lane SDA Lighting & Controls Senior Vice President of Distributor & Contractor Sales
Garrett May Inline Lighting & Electrical Supply Assistant Account Manager
Quinn McCormack Lightspec Inside Sales
Lauren McDonough Reflex Lighting Specification Sales
Brian Milla Minka Group National Account Manager
Toula Moore The Lighting Digest Inside Sales Associate
Ryan Morgan Dialight Director of Specification
J.C Murphy Savant Systems Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Ginny Olivas Visual Interest Outside Sales Specialist
Shanna Olson CLI Design National Specification Sales
Marc Palermo Rutenberg Sales Lighting & Lighting Controls Account Mgr - Specification Sales
Mike Shea ewo VP Sales
Michael Shelly New Star Lighting NE Regional Sales Manager
Rebecca Speedwell Chicago Lightworks Operations Manager
Jarrod Stewart EiKO Canada VP Sales
Floriaan Tasche Gewiss Sales Leader EMEA BU Lighting
Drew Tedford Ligman Lighting USA Regional Sales Manager
Mario Tripari Torres Cooper Lighting Regional Industrial Market Development Sales Manager
Michael Turney Specialty Lighting Group Sales - Mid Atlantic
Trenton Walker Linx Lighting & Controls Business Development
Dawn Webber ERCO Regional Sales Manager

 

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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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