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The appointment reflects the platform’s commitment to a customer-centric approach to growth. Dallas-based MarketTime – the B2B omnichannel commerce solution for the gift and home industries endorsed by Dallas Market Center – has named John Batdorff…
Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting has appointed Robert Garcia as national sales director, effective immediately. Robert Garcia brings more than 20 years of sales leadership experience within the luxury lighting, furniture, and interiors…
Ryan Radke is a veteran of the commercial and architectural lighting arena. New York-based WAC Group has appointed Ryan Radke as executive director of business development – commercial. In this role, he…
Carolyn Shatzel has been promoted to director of sales for the mass merchant channel. A 20-year veteran of the lighting industry, Carolyn Shatzel has played a key role in strengthening customer…
Investing in upholstery and case goods but skimping on lighting is like buying a great suit then wearing bad shoes, says Natalie Owens of Stil James residential design studio. Style Editor Julie…
The sales and marketing team of the lighting manufacturer has announced a key leadership transition. Ohio-based Hinkley has appointed Jeremy Salomon to take over the role of executive vice president of sales…
The manufacturer is launching Uttermost Art Studio in California under the leadership of Frankie Daniel. In an expansion of its capabilities and categories, Rocky Mount, Va.-based Uttermost is developing the art side…
This experienced industrial designer believes creativity must be rooted in the needs of customers and the demands of cost ratios. He also knows that “crazy” ideas ignite a company and keep it…
Lighting veteran Krista Swiss, who has worked on both the manufacturer and showroom sides of the industry, is taking on the role of regional sales manager at Varaluz. With experience collaborating with…
Toronto-based lighting manufacturer Eurofase has appointed lighting veteran Juliana Ejsmont as regional sales manager–West U.S. Ejsmont brings strong experience across showroom, commercial, and specification lighting, with a background in regional sales and…