April 29, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | April 2026
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Ballard | Exposure | Associate Principal |
| Pouja Biharilal | Brandston Partnership | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Jerry Colatorti | The Lighting Digest | Spec Sales |
| Linda Conejo | LEDVANCE | Sales Operations Manager - Canada |
| Natalie Doctolero | Illumination Systems Arizona | Specification Sales Manager |
| Sarah Duckett | ARUP | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Aram Ebben | exp | VP, Lighting Design |
| Zach Garrison | Myers Emergency & Power Systems | National Sales Director |
| Neil Green | Orion Energy | SVP, Orion Services Group |
| Jessica Haff | Acuity | CX Operations Representative Senior |
| Simon Harrison-Wallace | Luceco Group | Head of Marketing, Exterior Lighting |
| Satish Jesudas | Acuity | Sr. Product Manager - Life Safety Solutions & Horticulture |
| Mark Kamppinen | Hafele America Co. | VP Sales |
| Matthew Knauss | Lutron Electronics | Director of Engineering |
| Lucas Leiner | Acuity | Lead Design Engineer |
| Durga Kranti Sala | Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting | Associate |
| Andrew Scamporino Jr. | Axis Lighting | National Account & International Sales Manager |
| Christy Tilton | Signify | President, Genlyte Solutions |
| Cole Wellborn | AE Design | Sr. Project Designer |
| Michelle Werner | Festo USA | Sr. Marketing Business Driver - National Distribution |
| Lawrence Wong | RIKI Lighting | Head of Operations & Automation |
| Kevin Zarrillo | Diffusion Lighting by RJCross Architectural Products | Director of Sales & Business Development |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Agan | Eaton | President, America's, GEIS (Crouse-Hinds & B-Line) |
| Maria Alaverdova | iGuzzini Lighting & Sistemalux | National Accounts Manager |
| Matt Albertson | Cooledge Lighting Inc. | Inside Sales Manager |
| Tom Alvarado | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Industrial Regional Sales Manager |
| Royce Banuelos | SLG Lighting | Marketing Director |
| Greg Barrett | WAC Lighting | Director of Commercial Lighting Systems |
| Mike Brunasso | Above All Lighting | Western Region Sales Manager |
| Jacoby Bruton | Western Florida Lighting LLC | Quoting Coordinator |
| Benjamin Buchanan | Lumas Controls | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Jerry Cassel | Tarrant Lighting | National Account Sales Executive |
| Jeffrey Clark | Ideoli Group | Project Manager |
| Anna-Lisa Conners | Clanton & Associates | Sr. Associate Designer |
| Tara Dietz | Arkoslight | US Director of Sales |
| Alex Dryer | Signify | RSM - Midwest |
| Ken Esterly | KSA Lighting & Controls | Health/Wellness Lighting Specialist Sales |
| Ryan Fern | Bell & McCoy Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales |
| Shane Foster | Foster Structural Lighting (FSL) | Co-Founder |
| Matthew Fowler | Acuity | Director of Sales - Industrial |
| Philip Giovannelli | TechoLED | Northeast RSM |
| Ben Gorton | Apex Lighting + Building Solutions | Controls Team Lead |
| Abby Grodin | Weltmann Lighting | Project Manager |
| Tim Grygera | BASO Lighting | RSM West |
| Matthew Hanson | The Lighting Practice | Lighting Designer II |
| Amber Headley | MaxLite | Vice President of Sales, C&I South |
| Ian Ielfield | JESCO Lighting | Southeast Sales Manager |
| Travis Jones | Archipelago Lighting Group | Chief Commercial Officer |
| Tara Kelleher | Lumato | RSM |
| Adrienne Knievel | Lighting Solutions | Applications, Spec Support, and Spec Sales |
| Haley Laurence | Tucci Lighting | Sr. Lighting Designer + Project Manager |
| Kim Lewis | CT Lighting & Controls | Project Manager |
| John Mamrak | Lightspec | Project Manager |
| Colleen McLaughlin | SATCO Products, Inc. | National Account Manager |
| Mike Merritt | ALW (Architectural Lighting Works) | RSM |
| Anne Militello | ETC/High End Systems | Designer Relationship Manager |
| David Moore | ERP Power | Field Application Engineer |
| Brad Nelson | Performance Lighting Systems | Specification Sales |
| Steve Noe | Focal Point | Regional Sales Manager |
| Rich O'Neill | FRM Lighting & Controls | Distributor/Contractor Outside Sales |
| Juliana Ospittia | Rexel USA | Lighting Sales Manager |
| Neval Ozturk | i2Systems | Specification Sales NYC |
| Leanna Pape | Vanderweil Engineers | Revit Designer |
| Drew Roberson | Liron Lighting | Director of Architectural Lighting / RSM |
| Shawn Robinson | Reflex Lighting | Commercial Sales |
| Jason Samuelian | MaxLite | VP Sales, C&I West Region |
| Charles Selander | NEO Architectural Lighting | Director of Market Development |
| Jason Start | Lightspec Michigan | Specification Sales |
| Juliet Stirling (Edson) | CAL Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Cory Tysoe | 3G Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Alexander Vanbeek | ELA + Synergy | Director - Architectural Solutions |
| Andrew Weatherford | Bell & McCoy Lighting & Controls | Outside Specification Sales |
| Kevin Zrake | Linmore LED | Director of Sales - Western Region |
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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.
