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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…

ARTS Awards Finalists Announced

Winners will be named at January gala, with two special honors still to come. Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, are pleased to announce the finalists for the…

Currey & Company Appoints Western Regional Sales Manager

Nicole Casanova Zeman has 14 years of experience representing the brand. Atlanta-based Currey & Company has named Nicole Casanova Zeman as western regional sales manager, effective September 1. In her new role,…

Jennifer Kirkpatrick Launches Design Studio

After nearly 13 years in various sales roles on the manufacturing side of the industry, Jennifer Kirkpatrick is following her dream of running her own business. For more than a decade, Jennifer…

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