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Michael Miller-Riley has been appointed director of sales, marketing and product<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry veteran Michael Miller-Riley has joined Georgia-based Acclaim Lighting <\/a>Inc., as director of sales, marketing and product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An accomplished potter and ceramic artist, Miller-Riley most recently served as senior product manager-Lighting for Hunter Fan Company. Prior to that, he was the product manager for Kenroy Home for 13 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStarting the year with Acclaim Lighting feels like the perfect opportunity to make an impact,\u201d he told Lighting News Now<\/em>. \u201cI believe there\u2019s incredible potential to strengthen the brand, introduce meaningful new products, and create excitement in the market. Everyone I\u2019ve met on the team so far has been fantastic, and I\u2019m eager to bring fresh energy and ideas to help drive growth and innovation. I\u2019m also committed to supporting our showrooms and customers every step of the way to ensure success for all.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Michael Miller-Riley has been appointed director of sales, marketing and product Industry veteran Michael Miller-Riley has joined Georgia-based Acclaim Lighting Inc., as director of sales, marketing and product. An accomplished potter and ceramic artist, Miller-Riley most recently served as senior product manager-Lighting for Hunter Fan Company. 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