October 28, 2026
Lighting People: On the Move | October 2026
Author: Brooke Ziolo, with contributions from Al Uszynski
Career moves of 97 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Aylward | LMPG Inc. | Vice President of Customer Experience |
| Mitch Bedard | Medgar Lighting & Controls Inc. | Principal - Quotations Manager |
| Jake Billera | Lutron Electronics | Sales Leader |
| Francisco Calatayud Montés | Signify | Head of Global Category Management |
| Matt Deal | Acuity | VP, Direct Sales |
| Ken Denison | Reflex Lighting | Project Quotations Team Leader |
| Mark Eckroth | GlobaLux Lighting & Fans | Sales Director |
| Alex Gorgone | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate |
| Carley Haughey | Medgar Lighting & Controls Inc. | Agency Principal - Customer Service Manager |
| Samuel Landry | LMPG | Directeur des produits |
| Owen Lewis | Signify | Commercial Leader - VIC/TAS |
| Lana Olenik | WESCO Distribution | Director, Technical Sales |
| Michelle "Shelly" Prew | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Director of Sales - Healthcare Lighting |
| Alexandria Rodriguez | Coronet LED | Manager of Showrooms and Brand Experience |
| Lauren Schwade | Mazzetti | Principal - Director of Healthcare Lighting |
| Nick Sengotta | GlobaLux Lighting & Fans | Director of Sales - Eastern U.S. |
| Michael Smith | Wesco | Director of Technical Solutions |
| Aubrey Thomas | Lighting Environments | CRO & Partner |
| Jonathan Watts | H. E. Williams, Inc. | Director, Distribution & Channel Sales |
| Brenton Wilmoth | nVent | Sr. Engineering Supervisor |
| Mike Yoo | EnVision LED Lighting | District Sales Manager |
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Recent Moves |
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| Lighting Person ▲▼ | Company ▲▼ | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shahrzad Abtahi | Available Light | Principal, Boston Studio |
| Ammar Ali | LUSTRE Lighting Solutions | Lighting Designer |
| Jonathan Arthur | CHM Lighting | Western Regional Sales Manager |
| Darin Ayres | Lumascape | VP Global Sales & Marketing |
| Stephen Bacica | Crestron Electronics | Manager, Quality Engineering - Lighting and Environmental Control Devices |
| Katie Barreau | Electronic Theatre Controls | Senior Human Resources Generalist/Team Lead |
| Taylor Bartley | Orion Energy Systems | Project Survey & Design Manager |
| Kathy Bates | CHM Lighting | Sales Manager |
| Kathy (Dawson) Bates | CHM Lighting | Sales Manager |
| Patrick Belanger | Éclairage HITECH | Représentant |
| Gary Biarsky | Meletio Lighting & Electric | Outside Sales Representative |
| Stephanie Bisaillon | Stanpro | Vice President, Human Resources |
| Jillian Bjornberg | Mlazgar Associates | Account Manager |
| Ken Bluder | CX Connexion | Account Executive |
| Jacob Brennan | WSA Light Energy Design | Project Manager |
| Amanda Coix-Hermansen | ILP | Northeast Regional Sales Manager |
| Ian Coll | Ecosense, a Korrus Company | Director of Sales |
| Wendy Cortez | ALW (Architectural Lighting Works) | Customer Support Account Manager |
| Remy Daniel | Dark Light Design | Project Manager |
| Brian DeSordi | Solais Lighting | VP Commercial Sales - Northeast |
| Jeff DiPaolo | Dialight | RSM |
| Christian DuFour | Allied Group Sales | Director of Specification Sales, Lighting & Controls |
| Jeremy Dunn | Twice Bright Lighting | Regional Director |
| Nick Ekstowicz | LSI Industries | National Sales Manager |
| Anthony Esterly | Landreth Lighting | Specification Sales |
| Katy Evans | Genlyte Solutions – a Signify business | Regional Sales Manager |
| Kaley Fannin | Envision Lighting Systems | Specification Sales |
| Jason Fisher | DALS Lighting | Regional Sales Manager, Eastern U.S. |
| Elizabeth Gatto | Kirlin Lighting | Regional Sales Manager - Central |
| Patti Geier | SESCO Lighting, Inc. | Director of Specification Key Accounts |
| Rachel Gibney | Creative Designs in Lighting (CDL) | Director of Design |
| Erin Gilbert | Ghafari Associates | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Pedro P. Gonzalez | Performance iN Lighting USA | Regional Sales Manager |
| Zarina Hamdard | Modular Lighting Instruments | RSM |
| Casey Hinton | Landreth Lighting | Project Quotations |
| Kayla Hoover | ISG | Lighting Designer |
| Wendy Hu | David Silverman & Associates, Inc. | Product & Customer Support Specialist |
| Thomas Iacometta | Current Lighting | Field Service Operations Lead |
| Sarah Kantra | SESCO Lighting, Inc. | Specification Technology Expert |
| Michael Keane | illuminico | Value Engineering Specialist & Estimator |
| Nalina Konan | Chesapeake Lighting | Lighting Application Specialist |
| Ellen Kuklinski | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Associate Lecturer - Lighting Design |
| Drew Lassen | Elemental Brands | VP Product Management |
| Donna Lester | Florida Lighting Associates | Outside Sales Representative |
| Kailey Lietzke | Ring & DuChateau | Senior Lighting Designer |
| Bill Linko | NDR Lighting | RSM |
| Kelly Lombra | Cooledge Lighting Inc. | Design & Application Specialist |
| Brad May | Yale Electric Supply | Business Development and Sales Management |
| Mark McClear | US LED | President |
| Joe McDonald | Keystone Technologies | Director of ESCO Sales |
| Maura McGuinness | Elemental Brands | Director, Specification Sales |
| Shannon McWilliams | Enterprise Lighting, LTD | Operations Specialist |
| Jessica Mejia | JT Roselle Lighting Inc. | Lighting Project Manager |
| Andrew Ondik | The Lighting Digest | Vice President of Sales & Business Development |
| Any Orellana | SESCO Lighting - Florida | Senior Field Service Admin |
| Chris Pahl | Cooper Lighting Solutions | Senior Engineer - ETO |
| Christopher Pereny | ELA + Synergy | Outside Sales Representative |
| Mark Phillips | Yale Electric Supply | Lighting Control and Technology Business Development |
| Nick Pucci | Enterprise Lighting, LTD | Controls Sales |
| Kaitlin Rider | SESCO Lighting - North Carolina | Outside Sales |
| Marcus Rivera | Illuminations NY | Strategic Project Sales |
| Dan Ruch | PCX Lighting | Principal |
| Juan Carlos Ruiz | Acuity | Director of Sales, Infrastructure |
| Rachel Santos | Legacy Lighting Inc. | Outside Sales Specialist |
| Giacomo Selvi | Ledra Brands (Alphabet & Bruck Lighting) | Western Sales Director |
| Marcel Siebert | Beghelli S.p.A. | Senior Area Sales Manager |
| Will Sieck | Feit Electric | Vice President of Sales |
| David "Todd" Smith | C&O Sales | Director of Strategic Business Development |
| Vinicius Stella | HLB Lighting Design | Senior Associate |
| Stephanie Toledo | Beghelli USA, Beghelli México & Gewiss Chile | Human Resources Director |
| Chris Udall | Lutron Electronics | Vice President |
| Peter van der Kolk | Thorn Lighting | Vice President |
| Allan Weaver | LUX Illuminaire | West Regional Sales Manager |
| Hilary Zorn | Schneider Electric | Construction Sales Executive |
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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.
