August 26, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | August 2026
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Barr | Acuity | Director of Sales Outdoor |
| Chris Brown | Lutron Electronics | Sr. Sales Director |
| Cassie Carter | LightArt | Director, Business Development & Regional Sales |
| Rebecca Cirillo | Crestron Electronics | Senior Public Relations Specialist |
| Ryan Ellis | Luminii | Experiential Marketing Specialist |
| Michael Estevez | Current Lighting | Director Warehousing & Logistics |
| Rosemarie Falussy | SDA Lighting & Controls | Chief Financial Officer |
| Olivia Gill | Lumenture | Southeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Aditi Govil | Cooley Monato Studio | Principal |
| Sergio Gutierrez | ams OSRAM | Director of Procurement, North America |
| Craig Hamel | Acuity | Director, OEM Sales - Canada - East United States |
| Lilly Hess | Lutron Electronics | Business Development - Native by Design |
| Jean Jacques | SDA Lighting & Controls | Chief Operating Officer |
| Erik Johnson | NEMRA | Director of Technology |
| Evan Limroth | Envision Lighting Systems | Specifications | Lighting & Controls |
| Kerry Lumpp | SESCO Lighting | Field Service Admin Manager |
| James Pepper | Luminii | Senior Director of Strategic Accounts |
| Alyssa Shand-Perreault | Affiliated Distributors (AD) | Director of Marketing Communications |
| Amanda Verdun | ALW | Manager of Inside Sales and Operations |
Recent Moves
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ardelean | FRM Lighting & Controls | Outside Sales |
| Barry Blythe | US LED | Sr. Director of Sales - Sign Lighting |
| Art Brandt | PG Enlighten | Sales Specialist |
| Cora Bridgeman | Wesco | Senior Lighting and Controls Specialist |
| Stephen Cannato | Vibia | Regional Sales Manager |
| James Centola | Avi-on Labs | Service Delivery Engineer |
| Saxon Clark | Maxlite | Territory Sales Manager, Southwest |
| Matthew Corrigan | Legrand | Plant Manager |
| Ryan Daly | NDR Lighting | Director of Sales |
| Erin Dewey | FRM Lighting & Controls | Inside Sales |
| Rebecca Diipla | Chicago Lightworks | Marketing Leader |
| Zac Evans | Chicago Lightworks | Specification Sales |
| Randy Frahm | Acuity | Inside Sales |
| Emily Fussell | Mercer Zimmerman | Specification & Service Sales Representative |
| Melissa Garsva | FRM Lighting & Controls | Specification Sales |
| Sara Grossman | Reflex Lighting | Director of Account Development |
| Brett Handerson | ELA + Synergy: Design | Specification Sales |
| Jamie Hughes | Chicago Lightworks | Quotes |
| Greg Johnson | DSA Engineering | Project Manager |
| Johan Kim | Utopia Lighting | Outside Sales Representative |
| Samantha Komber | The Lighting Practice | Lighting Designer II |
| Travis Liburd | PG Enlighten | Quotations |
| Christian Limroth | Penn Lighting Associates | Quotations Specialist |
| Nicholas Loya | MaxLite | Regional Sales Manager |
| Rudy Lugo | LVS Controls | National Sales Manager |
| Ed Martin | Bios Lighting | Regional Sales Manager |
| Sebastian Miletich | Syska Hennessy Group | Lighting Designer |
| P Scott Rayburn | Electra Sales | Salesperson |
| Joe Reis | US LED | Senior Director of Sales |
| Trevor Rich | Acuity | Key Account Manager |
| Bill Rogers | SESCO Lighting | Outside Sales Representative |
| Lydia Rothrock | DesignLight | Project Manager |
| Jorge Ruiz Llamas | Rebar Lighting Design | Sr. Lighting Designer |
| Chafik Said | Salex Inc. | Sr. Account Manager |
| Jackie Saldana | Phoenix Lighting | Senior Director of Product Management and Marketing |
| Brooke Saltus | Voltair Consulting Engineers | Lighting Designer |
| Chris Schielke | Nora Lighting | Northeast Commercial RSM |
| Josh Sewell | LGI | Distributor & Contractor Sales Representative |
| Theo Shpunder | Carolina Lighting Sales | Principal |
| Gareth Smith | Coronet LED | VP Product Platforms & Market Development |
| Chris Sodora | Diversified Group | Sales Manager |
| Sam Soeth | Opus Lighting | Principal & CRO |
| PJ Staver | WLS Lighting & Electrical | National Account Executive |
| Brent Streck | Electronic Theatre Controls | Commercial Regional Sales Manager |
| Connor Teasley | DesignLight | Quotations |
| Kristin Tilley | AFX Inc | Internal Sales Manager |
| Joe Vetter | Maxlite | Business Development Manager |
| Jonathan Watts | H.E. Williams | Manager, Distribution & Channel Sales |
| Carol Williams | EXP | Associate Lighting Designer |
| Hilary Zorn | Schneider Electric | Construction Sales Representative - Secure Power Division - AB & MB |
