Executive Vice Presidents Ramin Mehrganpour and Ed Blair have been named Co-Presidents, while current President Mike Pessina will maintain his Co-CEO role with Susan Hakkarainen Coopersburg, Pa.-based Lutron Electronics, has…
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Nicole Davis Joins Bravo Business Media
Experienced lighting and home furnishings industry editor Nicole Davis has been named Trends Editor of enLIGHTenment magazine, the only trade publication dedicated exclusively to the decorative lighting industry. In this…
Justice Design Group Under New – But Familiar – Ownership
Now privately owned & operated, the new ownership structure will reportedly enable faster product innovation and streamline customer service. Los Angeles-based ceramic lighting manufacturer Justice Design Group has been acquired…
Robin Gordon Named VP/Marketing at ELK
Nesquehoning, Pa.-based ELK Group International (which includes the ELK Home, ELK Lighting, ELK Hospitality, ELK Lifestyle, Stein World, and Thomas Lighting divisions) has appointed Robin Gordon as VP/Marketing at ELK…
Source Lighting, LLC Expands Reach, Acquires PKL Sales
Nashville-based Source Lighting, LLC, has acquired Pat Kelly Lighting (PKL) with the goal of further strengthening its regional scope and expanding its manufacturer representation. PKL has operated as a successful independent…
Windward Software Owners Retire, Sell Business to Volaris Group
Dennis and Jean Jacobsen – who co-founded Windward Software Inc. in Chicago 35 years ago as a tool to help small to mid-size businesses – have retired and sold their…
Stan Drake Join PageOne Lighting
Lighting industry veteran Stan Drake has joined Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada-based PageOne Lighting as International Sales Director. In this newly created position, Drake will be responsible for growing all sales…
IN MEMORIAM: Ken Gale
Lighting industry veteran Kenneth D. Gale of Boca Raton, Fla., passed away on June 23 at age 87. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marilyn Gale; daughters,…
Hinkley’s Rick Wiedemer Recovering From Life-Threatening Fall
After successful emergency brain surgery, Wiedemer shows signs of improvement. The lighting industry was collectively shocked and saddened last week when word spread that Avon Lake, Ohio-based Hinkley Lighting’s CEO…
Kathy Ireland to Headline Gift for Life Fundraiser at Las Vegas Market
Proceeds to Benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Las Vegas Market has tapped Kathy Ireland®, Chair, CEO & Chief Designer of the eponymous global lifestyle brand and ambassador for…