Nashville-based Universal Lighting Technologies has hired industry veteran David Mendes to its team as the new OEM Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast region of the United States. Mendes joins Universal…
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Wish Denny Rehm a Happy Retirement at Golden Lighting in Dallas
50-year lighting veteran Denny Rehm, VP/Sales of Golden Lighting, will retire in December. Denny Rehm has seen a lot of changes to the lighting industry since he began his career…
MaxLite Appoints Donille Perrone to Marketing Director
West Caldwell, N.J.-based MaxLite, a manufacturer of energy-efficient lamps and lighting fixtures, has named Donille Perrone as Director of Marketing. Perrone brings more than 15 years of marketing experience and…
In Memoriam: Ron Naus of B-K Lighting
Ronald S. Naus, President of B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination in Madera, Calif., passed away May 31 at the age of 47. He is survived by his wife, Danielle; their…
LumenOptix Appoints Donnie Miller to Advisory Board
Montgomeryville, Pa.-based LumenOptix, a leader in innovative design for the built environment, has named industry veteran Donnie Miller to its advisory board. A veteran with 40+ years of sales, marketing,…
Ryan Ranzino Named VP/Sales for Crystorama
Recognizing his leadership and 10+ years of experience in the lighting industry, Ryan Ranzino has been promoted from National Sales Manager to VP/Sales for Long Island, N.Y.-based lighting manufacturer Crystorama.…
Lighting Industry Mourns the Loss of James Neufeld
Seattle native James Neufeld passed away unexpectedly on April 26. He grew up in the business, working at his father’s lighting store (Pacific Northwest Lighting) from a young age. In…
Crestron Appoints Fred Bargetzi as Chief Technology Officer
Rockleigh, N.J.based Crestron has named Fred Bargetzi as Chief Technology Officer, where he will continue to oversee the technology and engineering aspects of the business. Bargetzi joined Crestron 25 years…
Todd Hady Joins Nuevo as Head of Sales
Toronto-based home furnishings and lighting brand Nuevo has hired Todd Hady as VP/Sales. For the past 10 years, Hady has served as VP/Sales for Kincaid Furniture. Prior to that appointment,…
Industry Veteran Jim Curtin Joins Surya as VP Sales
Calhoun, Ga.-based Surya has appointed Jim Curtin as VP/Sales & National Accounts. Curtin will oversee the development and growth of the company’s national accounts strategy across its multiple product lines…
