Industry veteran Ed Steen has been appointed Southern Regional Commercial Manager for Commerce, Calif.-based Nora Lighting by Fred Farzan, President & CEO. Based in West Palm Beach, Fla., Steen has…
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In Memoriam: Joe Gross of Gross Electric
We are very sad to report that Joseph Alexander Gross, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 3. Born August 19, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio to Richard and Marion Gross,…
One 2 One: Maria Mullen Talks About Her New Role at Hubbardton Forge
Following this week’s surprise announcement of lighting industry veteran Maria Scutaro Mullen’s appointment as President & COO of award-winning domestic manufacturer Hubbardton Forge, I chatted with Maria about this key…
Jeff Dross Announces Retirement From Kichler
Immediately recognizable by his signature bowties and fanciful footwear, renowned trend expert and product development specialist Jeff Dross has spent the last 46 years as a very public face for…
Nora Lighting Expands Slater Lighting Solutions’ Role in South Florida
Commerce, Calif.-based lighting manufacturer Nora Lighting has appointed Slater Lighting Solutions of Delray Beach, Fla. as its new commercial sales agency covering southern Florida. Headed by ARTS Award-winning lighting rep…
Hubbardton Forge Bolsters Commercial Team
Although the award-winning Castleton, Vt.-based domestic lighting manufacturer Hubbardton Forge has served the commercial and hospitality sectors along with the residential market for some time, it has deepened that commitment…
Nora Lighting Appoints New Agency for Idaho
Former Western Regional Sales Manager of Nora Lighting, Michael Howell, will now be covering the commercial market in the state of Idaho for the manufacturer under his rep agency Northwest…
Hall of Femme: Meet Laurie Gross
Our second Hall of Femme recipient is respected for her family values, hard work, and for giving back to the community. Laurie Gross had no plans or desire to go…
Jared Morello of Legrand Tapped for WELL Concept Advisory for Light
Director of Marketing & Product Management Jared Morello of West Hartford, Conn.-based Legrand, North and Central America has been selected by the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) to be part of…
Sales Management Changes at Designers Fountain
Upon industry veteran Ken Kallett’s retirement in February, Rancho Dominguez, Calif.-based Designers Fountain (DF) has appointed Chris Bailey as National Sales Manager effective March 1. Most recently, Bailey was Director/Business…
