Architectural lighting company Flos B&B Italia Group has tapped former Bed, Bath & Beyond President Dave Nielsen as the CEO for its San Francisco-based lighting etail division Lumens – which describes itself as an “online destination for design aficionados, architects, interior designers, and contract professionals” searching for luxury lighting. He will report to Piero Gandini, executive chairman…
Paul Pompeo, principal of the renowned executive recruiting firm Pompeo Group, assembled an esteemed committee of leaders in lighting to select the 25 most Influential lighting professionals. As recently shared on the Pompeo Group website, the list of the 25 most influential people in lighting includes four manufacturers, 11 designers, and 10 lighting professionals from…
After nearly four years with Denver-based manufacturer American Lighting, Maxwell Becker has been promoted to National Sales Manager. In previous roles, Becker has served as Regional Sales Manager for the Electrical Distribution sector, and prior to that position was Regional Sales Manager for the Seasonal Lighting part of the company. Related articles Prizm by American…
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…
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…
The Lighting Controls Academy (LCA) has announced Gary Meshberg, LC, CLCP, LEED-AP, IES, has been re-elected the organization’s Chair for the 2026-2027 term. Meshberg is the Regional Sales Manager/Central USA for Casambi wireless lighting control systems. A 30+ year industry veteran, he previously served as Director of Industry & Market Engagement, Director of Marketing, VP/Sales,…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has appointed Scott Jansen President West Region, effective January 1. His predecessor, Dana Mouritzen, will assume leadership of the East Region while continuing his concurrent role as COO for Sonepar USA. Jansen has served as president of QED, a Sonepar company, since 2021. In his three decades with the company, he has…
Reading, Pa.-based Fromm announced that effective January 1, John Hanna, the company’s current President & COO will serve as CEO, marking a transition that aligns with the firm’s succession plan designed to support continued growth and sustainability. Over nearly three decades, Hanna has been a driving force behind many of Fromm’s most important initiatives, from…
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…
After four years at Rhode Island-based domestic lighting manufacturer Vantage Lighting/vHealth Lighting serving in a variety of roles from General Manager to VP/Sales & Marketing and most recently Senior Vice President, Jim Coleman has been named President of the company. In his new role, Coleman will continue to lead Vantage Lighting through operational improvements while…
National Specialty Lighting (NSL) has promoted Jason Fisher to National Sales Manager for the U.S. He has been an NSL rep for over a year, most recently serving as Regional Manager for the Mid and Southeast U.S. for the past 5 months. In that role, he demonstrated strong leadership, a deep understanding of customer needs,…
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has appointed Carolyn Woods as Director/ Membership. Woods began her role on December 1 and will lead strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement, retention, and growth as IES advances its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan focused on lasting, scalable growth. Woods brings more than one decade of association management expertise to IES,…
Salt Lake City-based Codale, a Sonepar company, has appointed Kent Chadwick as President, effective immediately. Chadwick has four decades of experience in the industry and most recently held the position of Senior VP/Customer Experience at the firm. “Kent demonstrates a deep commitment to the legacy of brand Codale has built over the past 50 years….
New York-based SATCO PRODUCTS, Inc. has promoted Rick Hurst to vice president of Connected Lighting. Hurst joined SATCO in 2023 as director of Business Development/Connected Lighting and led the development of the recently launched Domino Networked Lighting Controls program. In his new role, Hurst will lead that program’s continued development and market expansion. Domino integrates…
Charleston, S.C.-based Sonepar has promoted Micah Carlton to VP/Human Resources Central Region for Sonepar USA, effective January 1, 2026. Previously, Carlton served as head of HR at Summit Electric, a Sonepar company. Carlton joined Summit Electric Supply in 2022, and Summit was acquired by Sonepar two years later in 2024. With more than 20 years…
Massachusetts-based LEDVANCE has appointed Scott Buckley as head of Marketing for the U.S. and Canada. In this role, he will lead all marketing strategy and execution across the region, with a focus on enhancing customer engagement, driving growth, and advancing the company’s brand presence in the lighting industry. Buckley brings more than two decades of…