June 30, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | June 2026
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 67 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karim Abbas | Lutron Electronics | Sales Engineer - Supervisor |
| Mike Alson | Acuity | Sales Director |
| CJ Billera | Lutron Electronics | Commercial Sr. Sales Manager - East Region |
| David Bonfante | SCI Lighting Solutions | Sales Director |
| Sean Buckley | Keystone Technologies | Chief Sales Officer |
| Craig Causer | Sage | Senior Manager, Client Delivery & Editorial Operations & Executive Editor, LD+A |
| Andrew Cunha | Acuity | Sales Representative |
| Jared DiMichele | Reflex Lighting | Director of Project Sales |
| Ivonne Garcia-Hernandez | Acuity | Regional Sales Manager |
| Steve Gramm | Reflex Lighting | Director of Project Operations & Quotations |
| Jared Hoover | Wesco | Vice President Construction Solutions |
| Amanda Jeanes | KSA Lighting & Controls | Director of Marketing |
| Doug Kafka | Lutron Electronics | Sr. Sales Director |
| Geoff Kemper | SATCO Products, Inc. | Director of Sales |
| Courtney Lewis | BEGA North America | VP Operations |
| Michael Lindsey | HLB Lighting Design | Principal |
| Gary Pounder | Ascot Capital Group | EVP Sales & Marketing - Ascot Lighting Group |
| Steph Powell | Mazzetti | Associate Principal, Director of Lighting Technologies |
| Courtney Schinkel | Acuity | Sr. Key Account Manager |
| Lauren Schwade | Mazzetti | Associate Principal, Director Healthcare Lighting |
| Emily Snyder | Ardd + Winter | Quotations & Controls Support |
| Natalie Trexler | Lutron Electronics | Senior Human Resources Representative |
| Yan Wijaya | Lutron Electronics | Sr. Manager - Hospitality North America |
Recent Moves
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Abel | Rebar Lighting Design | Business Development Director |
| Julia Aijkens | Selux Corporation | Regional Sales Manager - NYC |
| John Baker | USAI Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Jason Barbour | Illumination Systems | C&I Sales - Strategic Accounts |
| Bryan Biga | DMF Lighting | Vice President of Residential Sales |
| Toby Boyd | LUX Illuminaire | Regional Sales Manager - Central |
| Nick Cardamone | Envision Lighting Systems | Contractor Sales |
| Craig Carlson | LEDVANCE | Senior Sales Representative |
| John Conley | LUMA Lighting Design | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Joachim De Munck | One Source Associates | Specification Sales | Architectural Lighting & Controls |
| Joe DeAngelis | MaxLite | VP of C&I Sales - North Region |
| Maggie Dorrell | Inventronics | Strategic Partnerships Manager North America |
| Ricky Elz | Signify | Key Account Manager |
| Michael Fletcher | Designlight | Quotations |
| Gary Fogarty | Southland Industries | Senior Solution Developer |
| Patrick Gearty | Aleo Lighting + Controls | Account Manager |
| Meghan Hennigan | Mindset | Regional Sales Manager - US, West |
| Daveed Henriquez | McKenna Agencies | Specification Sales Manager |
| Yousun Hwang | Oculus Light Studio | Associate |
| Kristin Keilt | Lighting Services Inc | Director of Design and Innovation |
| Jonathan Keyes | The Dulanski Group | Specification Manager |
| Mike Konczyk | 3G Lighting | CRO |
| Joseph Kunst | Lighting & Electrical Associates | Project Manager |
| David Latta | SESCO Lighting - North Carolina | Sr. Quotations Specialist |
| Billy Lemons | Dialight | RSM |
| Aaron Lincove | Acuity | Vice President Human Resources |
| Luke Martin | Soltech Lighting | Eastern RSM |
| Brian Mayer | The Grillo Group | Manufacturer Sales Representative |
| Justen Newby | PLP SoCal | Specification Sales Representative |
| Scott Niles | SATCO|NUVO | Western RSM |
| Kristie O'Neal | KSA Lighting & Controls | Project Manager/Customer Experience |
| Andrina Ortiz | JESCO Lighting | Quotations / Inside Sales |
| Seth Pheasant | Bell & McCoy Companies | Outside Sales Representative |
| Madeline Portway | Sighte Studio, LLC | Lighting Design Intern |
| Angela Saladino | Illuminating Technologies | Director of Operations and Strategic Growth |
| Scott Smith | Legacy Lighting | Southeast Sales Manager |
| Lizzie Solms | Joseph E Biben Sales Corp | Specification Lighting Sales |
| Sabrina St-Sauveur | Lambert & Fils | Business Development Manager - USA |
| Anne Steinbring | MaxLite | Regional Manager |
| Brian Sterback | Reveal Design Group | Principal & Chief Revenue Officer |
| Batuhan Tumba | Mazzetti | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Donovan Turney | ELCO Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Jan Vingerhoets | B&B Italia | Chief Commercial Marketing Strategy Officer |
| Maureen Walsh | Illuminate | Specification Sales |
