March 26, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | March 2026
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Bond | C&O Sales | Kansas City Quotations Team Lead |
| Richard Campbell | Light Efficient Design | SVP of Technology |
| Libby Dex | Lutron Electronics | Senior Sales Representative |
| Justin Drago | Acuity | Senior Sourcing Manager |
| Christopher Freise | SESCO Lighting | Public Sector - West Manager |
| Jason Geller | Focal Point, LLC | Quotes Manager |
| Cliff Gilbert | Illuminate | Principal |
| Brianna Holifield | Bell & McCoy | Specification Sales |
| Matt Hutches | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales Representative |
| Rebecca Jurs | Light Efficient Design | Inside Sales II |
| Kelsey LaFreniere | Rouzer Group | Lighting Specialist |
| Michele Lederhandler | Acuity | Internal Agency Senior Customer Support Specialist |
| Kuan I Li | Lighting Beyond | Associate Principal / Director of Design Technology |
| Justin Meyer | Blue Origin | Design Engineer III |
| James Ohms | LSI Industries Inc. | Refuel Sales Manager |
| Kara Perdue | GE Lighting | Executive Vice President Product Management |
| Joshua Petry | C&O Sales | Strategic Projects Lead |
| Anna Pharis | WSP | Assistant VP |
| Brent Plumer | C&O Sales | Kansas City Specification Sales Team Lead |
| Rose Priori | Mercury Architectural Lighting | Head of Project Management & Partner Solutions |
| Coline Reinhardt | Lutron Electronics | Sales Supervisor - West Residential Specification |
| Rick Schwinn | C&O Sales | Kansas City Outside Sales Team Lead |
| Bill Smith | Fromm | Director Lighting & Controls Sales |
| Lindsay Tomsche | Energy Management Collaborative (EMC) | VP HR |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Allbritton | Halco Lighting Technologies | Eastern Regional Director of Sales |
| Deborah Allen | Halco Lighting Technologies | Area Manager - FL |
| Becky Artwohl-Haymer | Gordon Electric | Lighting Supervisor |
| Adam Barker | Holophane | NE Florida Sales Representative |
| Thomas Barrantes | LUX Illuminaire | Regional Sales Manager |
| Katie Bicknell | SESCO Lighting | Outside Specification Sales |
| Paul Black | LUX Illuminaire | Regional Sales Manager |
| Benjamin Buchanan | Energy Solutions International, Inc. | Western RSM |
| Kim Byars | Aron | Regional Sales Manager |
| Justin Castellano | LumenWerx | Regional Sales Manager |
| Floyd Chapman | The Lighting Group | Specification Sales |
| Jeffrey Clark | Ideoli Group | Project Manager |
| Justin Cook | Keystone Technologies | Distributor Territory Manager |
| Stephen Faulkner | Valley Lighting | Lighting Designer |
| Randy Frahm | Valmont Industries, Inc. | RSM |
| Kelsey La Freniere | Rouzer Group | Lighting Specialist |
| Craig Goldstein | ELA | Sales Agent |
| Matthew Haave | C&O Sales | Lighting Quotations Specialist |
| Ron Hamm | King Lighting, Inc. | Quotes Specialist |
| Amber Headley | MaxLite | VP Sales, C&I |
| Alex Katz | ERCO | Country Manager Canada |
| Tammy Koch | Tarrant Lighting | Project Manager |
| Tim Lamberth | MOJO Illumination | Sales Manager |
| Kuan Li | Lighting Beyond | Associate Principal / Director of Design Technology |
| Patrick Marvin | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales |
| David Mason | RAB Lighting | Strategic Account Manager - ESCO Eastern/Southern |
| Andi McIntosh | HLB | Associate Lighting Designer |
| Erin McLellan-Dawe | Mercury Architectural Lighting | Central RSM |
| Sean Miller | HDR | Managing Principal |
| Paul Montesino | ERP Power | Product Line Director |
| John Muenchen | CS Illumination | Sales Executive |
| Cody Nelson | Rig-A-Lite, An Avail Infrastructure Solutions Company | RSM |
| Steve Noe | Focal Point, LLC | RSM |
| Kenzie Pike | Stantec | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Ingrid Quiroz | XAL | Inside Sales Support |
| Nathan Reed | LEEDARSON IoT Technology | Business Development Manager |
| Jeff Sabrin | Amerlux LLC | NSM |
| Diana Laura Nino Salas | Pivotal Lighting Design | Lighting Designer II |
| Amy Scott | Illuminate | Project Control Manager |
| KJ Semone | Pierce Lighting Studio | Lighting Designer |
| Bill Smith | Fromm | Director - Lighting and Controls Sales |
| Kim Smith | SESCO Lighting - Texas | Specification Sales |
| Sabrina St-Sauveur | iGuzzini | Project Manager for National Accounts |
| Michael Steiner | Valley Lighting | Director of Strategic Growth |
| Luke Stewart | Genlyte Solutions | Development Engineer |
| Will Stoecker | Louis Poulsen US | Technical Lighting Specialist |
| Mario Tripari Torres | Cooper Lighting | Regional Industrial Market Development Sales Manager |
| Jonathan Vollers | Musco Lighting | Senior Manager of Compliance & Testing |
| Trenton Walker | LINX Lighting + Controls | Business Development |
| Aaron Welch | Rollease Acmeda | Regional Sales Manager - Northeast |
| Adam Westmoreland | A.L.P Lighting Components | VP Sales & Marketing |
| Martin Woolard | Amerlux Lighting | RSM - Midwest |
| David Yassell | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Specification Sales |
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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.
