July 29, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | July 2026
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 81 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nehar Agnihotri | Lumen Architecture | Lighting Designer |
| Robert Alvarado | Delta Light Group North America | RSM |
| Jeremy Anshell | RC Lurie Co. | President |
| Chris Ashlock | Keystone Technologies | Director of Sales-South/Central |
| Andrew Banovic | Acuity | VP, Portfolio Strategy |
| Sean Carnal | RC Lurie Co. | Senior Vice President - Contractor & Distributor Sales |
| Jon Carter | Acuity | Senior Manager Specification Sales - Special Applications |
| Bradley Clements | BOLD | Associate Lighting Designer |
| Kristin Dees | Acuity Intelligent Spaces | Sr. Director of Services |
| Brian Dibley | Genlyte Solutions | Senior Vice President of Sales - U.S. and Canada |
| John DiNardi | Volt Lighting | CEO |
| David Errigo | Acuity | Sr. Director of Customer Insights |
| Darryl Gregg | RC Lurie Co. | SVP, Specification Sales & Marketing |
| Amber Hepner | Lam Partners | Associate Principal |
| Jared Hoover | Wesco | Vice President of Construction Solutions |
| Steven Keplinger | Kenall Lighting | Sr. Project Manager |
| Mark Lane | Acuity | Vice President, Product Management - Controls |
| Anthony Lutynski | Cooledge Lighting | Manager, Architectural Solutions |
| Eda Muco | Lam Partners | Senior Associate |
| Jessica Nuez | Power Design | Assistant Engineering Project Manager |
| Nuno Pires da Silva | ARTERIORS Home | VP Design |
| Courtney Schinkel | Acuity | Senior Key Account Manager |
| Srushti Totadri | Lam Partners | Associate |
| Sarah Usilton | District Lighting Group | Multifamily Business Operations Lead |
| Alex Webber | Mac's II Agencies | Lighting Design and Specification Consultant |
| Yan Wijaya | Lutron Electronics | Sr. Manager - Hospitality NA |
| Elena Willems | Cooper Lighting Solutions | District Sales Manager |
| Zoe Zylstra | Schuler Shook | Lighting Specialist |
Recent Moves
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Allen | Mercer Zimmerman | Contractor Sales |
| Seth Atkinson | Millerbernd | RSM - West Region |
| CJ Beaulieu | Quality Lighting Systems | Sales |
| Krista Benes | CIANA + Varaluz | National Commercial Sales Manager |
| Emily Berkhoudt | Mercer Zimmerman | Specification Salesperson |
| Logan Burgess | Mercer Zimmerman | Professional Development Associate |
| Colin Cashman | Westgate Manufacturing | Regional Sales Manager |
| Patrice Chambers | FRM Lighting & Controls | Project Management |
| Joshua Choiniere | Wesco | Senior Specialist Quotations |
| Nathan Coppola | Myers Emergency Products | Western RSM |
| Mike Cunningham | SESCO Lighting | Applications Specialist |
| Ryan De Soto | Barron Lighting Group | Southeast Regional VP |
| Justin Eisma | Mercer Zimmerman | Distributor/Contractor Sales |
| Mike Felton | Lightspec | General Manager |
| Kelly Gallagher | Chesapeake Lighting | Vice President of Controls |
| Cindy Garrison | CED | Commercial Lighting Estimator |
| Sara Grossman | Reflex Lighting | Director of Account Development |
| Kasey Hahn | FRM Lighting & Controls | Specification Sales |
| Benjamin Halemeier | TRILUX | Director Sales International Retail |
| Adam Heller | Neri Lighting North America | Vice President-Sales and Marketing |
| Sydney Himes | FRM Lighting & Controls | Inside Sales |
| James Holtrop | Luminaire Authentik | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Lukas Kroner | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales |
| John Krusemeier | Vode Lighting | Customer Experience Manager |
| Ken Lager | Anolis Lighting | National Sales Manager |
| Darren Lapsley | Fantasee Integration | Operations Manager |
| Jordan Lawrence | LSI | RSM - Great Lakes Area |
| Lexi Locklear | G&G Industrial Lighting | Marketing Communications Specialist |
| Ricky Lopez | Westgate Mfg | RSM |
| Sal Manganaro | RAB | RVP, Northeast Sales |
| Sarah McCalister | American Wholesale Lighting | Sales Operations Manager |
| Tuesday McLean | Wesco | Sr. National Account Manager |
| Bob Meade | LEDVANCE | Sales Manager - Northeast Region |
| Sofia Merino | LSI Industries | National Account Manager |
| Nicole Nawabi-Smith | Elite Lighting | Director of National Accounts |
| Grismar Perez | Core Lighting Group | Sales Support |
| Clara Powell | Deltalight | International Project Manager |
| Zachary Proctor | Indiana Lightworks | Project Control Manager |
| Jim Robinson | CM Buck Lighting & Controls | Controls & Service Manager |
| Paul Rodenbush | SK & Associates | Principal, Architectural Markets |
| Christian Rodill | Arkoslight | Western Sales Director |
| John Rucker | Nova Flex LED | Director of National Accounts |
| Mark Schmulen | Texas Lighting | Sales |
| Jess Shirley | Designplan | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Scott Sobetz | Selux Corporation | Sr. Product Design Engineer |
| Victoria Spahn | Penn Lighting Associates | Quotations Coordinator |
| Brian Sterback | Reveal Design Group | Principal & CRO |
| Keith Strausbaugh | Phoenix Contact USA | Federal Business Development Manager |
| Shannon Thayer Guinn | Gross Chandelier co. dba G Lighting | Business Development Specialist & Sales |
| Tamara Thomas | SESCO Lighting | Lighting Controls Project Manager |
| Emma Watkins | SESCO Lighting, Inc. | Outside Sales Representative |
| Ashley Yusaf | FRM Lighting & Controls | Inside Sales/Quotations |
