California-based Palecek, an award-winning manufacturer of furniture, mirrors, accessories and lighting featuring natural materials, has appointed Kellee Hollenback Hammond as Director/Lighting Showroom Sales. For the past three years, Hollenback Hammond…
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Update to Leadership Change at Fanimation: Ostrovsky to Remain at Modern Forms
Indiana-based Fanimation, a leader in the ceiling fan industry, has updated its recent announcement regarding the appointment of a new VP/Sales & Product Development. Due to a change in circumstances,…
Alex Ostrovsky Returns to Fanimation as VP/Sales & Product Development
Zionsville, Indiana-based Fanimation, a leader in the ceiling fan industry, welcomes the return of Alex Ostrovsky as its new VP/Sales & Product Development. With more than one decade of ceiling…
H Foundation Presents Guiding Light Award to Bill Gildin of SATCO at Goombay Bash
The 22nd annual Goombay Bash, the festive Caribbean-themed fundraiser for finding a cure for cancer presented SATCO President Bill Gildin with the 2024 Rick Wiedemer Guiding Light Award. Nearly 13…
Jack Fleischer of Hermitage Earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Habitat for Humanity
The Habitat for Humanity® of Greater Nashville held its State Impact Awards last night at the upscale event venue The View at Fountains in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Jack Fleischer of Hermitage…
Rep Firm Rebrands, Expands Scope, Hires Bellacor Exec as Business Development Manager
To say that Carsten Doeren is not your typical manufacturer’s representative is an understatement. Nearly 20 years ago, after working as an engineer at German lighting manufacturer Holtkötter International’s North…
Elk Home Appoints Anna Lee Schlueter as Director of E-Commerce
Nesquehoning, Pa.-based Elk Home has appointed Anna Lee Schlueter as its Director of E-Commerce. With a wealth of experience in e-commerce strategy, digital marketing, and customer experience, Schlueter is poised to drive…
In Memoriam: Don Gressett
Donald (Donnie) Joe Gressett, owner of Carol’s Lighting with two locations in the Houston area, passed away on Monday, June 10, at age 78. Don and his wife, Carol, opened…
DMC Rewards 55 Light Stars for Lightovation
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the 55 honorees for its coveted 2024 Light Stars Program. The Light Stars will attend Lightovation, held on June 19-22 at DMC, as esteemed…
Zafferano America Appoints Gabriella Vivaldi as Director of Marketing
New York-based Zafferano America – a division of the Italian tableware, glassware and cordless lighting manufacturer Zafferano – has appointed Gabriella Vivaldi as Director of Marketing. Vivaldi, a bilingual dual…