{"id":1684,"date":"2025-08-19T13:22:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=1684"},"modified":"2025-08-20T14:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:29:08","slug":"melissa-kiser-joins-coleto-brands-as-senior-national-account-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=1684","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Kiser Joins Coleto Brands as Senior National Account Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Coleto Brands<\/a> \u2013 which includes Kichler and Progress Lighting among its corporate brands \u2013 has appointed lighting veteran Melissa Kiser as senior national account manager. Most recently, Kiser spent nearly one dozen years with Ferguson in roles such as senior digital brand manager & merchandiser and lighting data analyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter 11.5 incredible years with Ferguson, I\u2019m grateful for the experiences, growth, and relationships built along the way. I\u2019ve had the privilege of working with some of the most talented people in the industry, and I\u2019m proud of what we accomplished together,\u201d Riser stated in a LinkedIn post. \u201cIn this next chapter, I\u2019ll be focused on growing strategic partnerships and supporting the Ferguson business both in-store and digital. I\u2019m looking forward to building strong connections, driving results, and contributing to a team that\u2019s passionate about innovation, design, and customer experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A statement released by Coleto Brands noted, \u201cMelissa brings over a decade of experience in e-commerce, digital merchandising and vendor strategy. [She] will be responsible for driving strategic alignment between Coleto and Ferguson, supporting digital and showroom growth opportunities that strengthen our market presence and brand performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based in California, Kiser will work remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coleto Brands \u2013 which includes Kichler and Progress Lighting among its corporate brands \u2013 has appointed lighting veteran Melissa Kiser as senior national account manager. 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