February 25, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | February 2026
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.
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.
