Earlier this month at the Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show, Bulbrite announced its sales representative award winners for 2021. “It’s our pleasure to recognize our sales representatives who practice…
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In Memoriam: Brad Friend
Lighting and ceiling fan industry veteran Brad Friend, who retired from the business in 2019, passed away on January 19 after a sudden illness that began in the fall of…
Justin Kennedy Named VP/Sales for Access Lighting
After four years as Director/Sales at Capital Lighting Fixture Company, Justin Kennedy is returning to Access Lighting, where he had served as National Sales Manager/Eastern Region for four years prior…
In Memoriam: Paul Schulman
Long-time lighting rep Paul Schulman, principal of JPS Associates in Los Angeles, passed away on November 30 at age 73. Paul was an accomplished and well-respected independent sales representative who…
Carol Dimaano Retires From Nora Lighting After 25 Years
Happy Retirement wishes are in order for Nora Lighting’s longest-serving employee Carol Dimaano, who joined the California-based lighting manufacturer in 1996. Initially stationed in the accounting department, Dimanno was promoted…
Irene Tasi Leaves Top Kichler Post, Exec VP/Sales Steps Up
For the past three years, 20-year Masco veteran Irene Tasi has been at the helm of Kichler, which was one of the largest privately owned residential lighting companies at the…
Familiar Faces in a New Place: Introducing Montclair Light Works
By Linda Longo You might think launching a new lighting company in the middle of a pandemic would be a bad idea. After all, many well-established manufacturers were facing astronomical…
Progress Lighting Promotes Todd Roy
Progress Lighting veteran Todd Roy has been named VP/Sales, responsible for driving sales in all regions. Most recently, Roy held the position of VP National Accounts, where he was responsible…
In Memoriam: Mark Kaffee
Lighting industry veteran Mark Kaffee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 6 at his home in Florida. Mark retired from the industry in 2015. He had served nearly 10 years…
Crystorama Adds to Executive Team
New York-based Crystorama has hired Robert Kim as VP/Operations and Walter Griffenkranz as Warehouse Manager. “As Crystorama continues to see exponential growth, putting together an all-star executive team was critical…