NJ-based manufacturer of rugged, high-performance outdoor audio and lighting solutions Coastal Source has appointed Zone Pacific Sales to serve as its manufacturer sales representative in northern California and northern Nevada. The appointment is effective immediately, according to Coastal Source Director of Sales Pete Sepesi. “With decades of experience, Zone Pacific Sales brings a wealth of…
Kuzco Group, a leading provider of contemporary decorative lighting solutions, has promoted two exceptional team members to key leadership roles. Paul Sidhu has been named Vice President of Brand, and Holly Blake will serve as Vice President of Sales. These promotions highlight Kuzco’s commitment to fostering talent from within and reinforcing its leadership team with…
Headquartered in New York City, Barbizon Lighting has named Adam Donnelly as its Northeast Regional Sales Manager. Donnelly will oversee the Products and Expendables divisions for the company’s New York, Boston, and Chicago offices. His forward-thinking approach and strong sales and client engagement foundation will be pivotal in expanding Barbizon’s reach and delivering tailored solutions…
California-based Espen Technology, a leader in EV chargers and commercial LED lighting, has promoted to of its executives to new positions in senior management. Flemming Jensen will become VP/Strategic Business, concluding his role as Senior VP/Sales & Marketing. His new responsibilities will include: Managing and growing key national distribution relationships, such as CED, USESI, and…
The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) has appointed industry veteran Jeff Bristol as Vice President of its newly formed NEMRA Lighting Division. Bristol most recently served as Senior VP/Sales & Marketing for MaxLite, where he was responsible for developing and executing sales and marketing strategies across multiple business units and managing a 40+ agent…
Pennsylvania-based Fromm, a leading independent electrical distributor in the Mid-Atlantic since 1923, has appointed Chris Kline as General Manager of FrommConnect LLC, a subsidiary specializing in design, fabrication, and labor-saving solutions and services for manufacturers and electrical contractors. Kline brings over 25 years of experience in process engineering, automation system design, workplace safety, and cybersecurity….
The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) has integrated the American Association of Independent Lighting Agencies (AAILA) into its organization, creating the NEMRA Lighting Division. This strategic initiative was created to empower independent lighting sales agencies and strengthening partnerships with lighting manufacturers. The new division marks NEMRA’s commitment to supporting the unique needs of the…
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, North American architectural lighting manufacturer VEROZZA Lighting has announced that Alex Katz has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales &Marketing for North America. VEROZZA is the exclusive North American partner of Swiss manufacturer Neko Lighting. With a wealth of experience in the architectural lighting space, including positions at…
Lamps Plus has announced Richard Hoalst as Chief Digital Officer in a newly created role. Reporting to CEO Jason Goldberger, Hoalst will lead the transformation of the company’s digital commerce efforts across website, marketing, creative, and marketplaces. Hoalst joins the company with nearly 30 years of diverse leadership experience overseeing ecommerce, marketing, and merchandising teams…
Finnish wireless smart lighting control company Casambi has appointed a new Chairman of the Board as part of its broader strategy for accelerated growth. As of November 1, Kay Pawlik will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, succeeding long-standing chairman Antti Kokkinen. This change marks a generational shift in Casambi’s leadership, aimed at…
New York-based Leviton has promoted Randy Mortensen to Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Distribution Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Mortensen will drive Leviton’s go-to-market strategy, focusing on providing greater customer reach, capitalizing on the demand for electrification and technology, and concentrating on the expanding data center category. Since joining Leviton in 2020,…
Now that the ink has dried on arguably the largest decorative residential lighting merger in recent history, Kingswood Capital Management, LP has announced the management team for the combined company. Sean Veit, former Progress Lighting CEO, will serve as CEO and Vijay Shankar, former Kichler President, who will serve as Executive Chairman. Both Veit and Shankar will serve on the…
National Specialty Lighting (NSL) is thrilled to announce its latest step in expanding market coverage across the United States with the appointment of Mike Krause as the new Regional Manager for the Western U.S.. Mike Krause, previously with Rocky Mountain Lighting Sales, brings extensive industry experience and a passion for lighting innovation to this key…
Part of Acuity Brands’ Intelligent Spaces Group, intelligent buildings leader Distech Controls has appointed John Sublett as VP/Research & Development. “Our mission is to make buildings smarter, safer, and greener by delivering open, market-leading edge to cloud solutions that seek to maximize occupant comfort and minimize operational costs,” says Martin Villeneuve, President of Distech Controls….
Women in Lighting + Design’s (WILD) peer-to-peer mentorship program was created to connect women at all stages in their lighting careers, encourage leadership and support within the community, and create a safe space for WILD members to share their experiences and learn from one another. The program will be small, peer-to-peer style groups, where all…
Spartanburg, S.C.-based Palmetto State Lighting & Designs, LLC, will represent North Carolina and South Carolina independently from the T&T Lighting Group of Tyrone, Georgia beginning September 1. Since 2018, the two lighting agencies had joined together to cover much of the Southeast including Georgia, North Carolina, Northern Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Howell Turner, owner and founder of T&T…