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LightSouth Sales & Lumen Resource Join Forces

The merger of the two lighting agencies will expand their services across the Southeast. LightSouth Sales and Lumen Resource have announced the combination of their organizations, creating a stronger, more comprehensive lighting…

John-Richard Promotes Scott Smith to President

The change, announced during the week of High Point Market, is part of a leadership transition that will position Smith to ultimately succeed Galbraith as CEO in the future. North Carolina-based luxury…

DALS Names New Regional Sales Manager, Eastern U.S.

Quebec-based DALS Lighting has named Jason Fisher to its sales team.   Quebec, Montreal-based architectural lighting manufacturer DALS has appointed Jason Fisher as Regional Sales Manager, Eastern U.S. Fisher brings more than…

Troy Lee to Receive Academy of Achievement Award

The Progressive Lighting CEO will be honored at the ARTS Awards for more his than four decades of industry leadership. Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced…

KTR Expands Mid-Atlantic Reach With 2 Hires

The New York-based lighting agency has added two lighting professionals who will serve the Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets. Lighting agency KTR Associates is expanding its coverage and expertise with…

In Memoriam: Jason Burns

Samuel Jason Burns passed away suddenly at home on September 9. Jason Burns was 60 years old and had spent more than three decades in the lighting industry, most recently with Trinity…

Trinity Sales Group Appoints Director of Operations

Alyssa Stone comes to the rep agency from the manufacturing side of the industry. Texas-based Trinity Sales Group, which covers the residential and green channels, has named Alyssa Stone as director of…

Russ Klingel Joins Minka

Industry veteran Russ Klingel has been named regional sales manager-central for Minka. For approximately 30 years, Russ Klingel has been involved in the lighting and ceiling fan industry. In the latter category,…

Slater Lighting Returns as Independent Agency

Nearly four years since Slater Lighting partnered with ELA, the two companies have amicably agreed to dissolve their official partnership.   In late September of 2022, Brian Slater, principal of Florida-based Slater…

Ciana & Varaluz Appoint Marketing Director

Jesus Lopez, who has spent the past 12 years in the lighting industry, will have responsibilities with both companies. Utah-based Ciana Lighting and Dallas-based Varaluz has hired marketing veteran Jesus Lopez as…

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