A 10-year veteran of Denver-based American Lighting, Jennifer Kirkpatrick has been promoted to Director of Sales for Lighting Showrooms for the Prizm Lighting and Proluxe divisions. The company released an announcement that read, “Jennifer has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and has worked to make American Lighting a stronger company for the last 10 years — we are so excited to see her shine in this new role.”
Casambi, the global leader in wireless lighting control solutions, has announced that Global CEO Mark McClear will depart the company at the end of the year. Casambi expresses its gratitude for McClear’s impactful leadership and his mentorship of Kristian Jenkins, who has been appointed Co-CEO of Casambi. Jenkins, a longtime Casambi leader, most recently spearheaded…
By Jeffrey Dross Imagine my excitement when I found out the DOE’s, 2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization report had been released! This is the forth in a series that attempts to understand the United States consumption of lighting and its commensurate energy use. While I was unaware of the initial 2001 report, by 2012, (the publication date…
October 5, 2023 Lighting, electrical engineering, home and building automation: as the international trend show, Light + Building will once again present a host of new products from 3 to 8 March 2024. The Designplus Award by Light + Building spotlights the most innovative products, future-oriented systems and ideas. In cooperation with Stylepark, Magazine & Platform…
Chicago-based NeoCon, the largest and longest-running show serving the commercial interiors (A&D) industry, will launch Illuminate at NeoCon 2026 (June 8-10), a new show-within-a-show concept dedicated to architectural, technical, and decorative lighting. Debuting during NeoCon at The Mart in Chicago, the strategic expansion reinforces the show’s commitment to the evolving ecosystem of design innovation. The…
Since joining Canada-based lighting manufacturer Liteline in November 2024 as Regional Sales Manager – Pacific & Rockies, Brandi Switzer’s role has been expanded to Regional Manager – Western Canada, effective January 1st, 2026. According to the company, “Since joining Liteline in November 2024, Brandi has done an exceptional job supporting our partners, strengthening relationships, and driving growth across the Read More…
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has appointed industry veteran Megan Carroll as Director of Marketing and Business Development. In her new role, Carroll will lead IES’ marketing strategy, brand development, and business growth initiatives. She will be responsible for advancing the IES’ visibility within the lighting industry, driving manufacturer engagement, and developing strategic partnerships that Read More…