NAED National Conference

February 16 - 19

Tampa, FL

I will be attending the NAED National Conference long with Pati Kelly and Rob Wieska. Our table will be outside the meeting hall. Please stop by or schedule a time to meet! 

I look forward to connecting with you at NAED! 

Brooke Ziolo

BZ@egretconsulting.com

We truly value this time to meet with our clients and potential clients face to face and discuss industry trends, growth goals, hiring trends, etc. If you’re attending any of these conferences we’d love to meet with you!  

LEDucation in NYC: March 17 – 19

Lightfair in Las Vegas: May 6 – 8

NAILD conference in St Paul, MN: Sept 22 – 24

A great relationship between an external recruiter and a client company is built on trust, transparency, communication, and shared goals.

Clear Understanding of Needs & Expectations:

The recruiter must have a deep understanding of the company's culture, values, hiring needs, and long-term goals.

Open and Transparent Communication:

Regular check-ins and updates between the recruiter and the company ensure alignment.

Quality Over Quantity:

A good recruiter does not flood the company with resumes but instead provides highly curated, pre-vetted candidates. Focus is on long-term placements rather than just filling positions quickly. A great recruiter understands the nuances of a role (beyond keywords) to ensure the candidate-company fit.

Industry Expertise & Market Insights:

An excellent recruiter advises the company on market trends, salary benchmarks, and hiring best practices. They provide competitive intelligence on how the company can attract top talent. They help in positioning the company as an employer of choice in a competitive talent market.

Strong Candidate Experience:

A great recruiter ensures candidates have a smooth, professional hiring experience, reflecting well on the company. They communicate timely updates to candidates, keeping them engaged and motivated.

Long-Term Relationship & Partnership:

A recruiting partner should not just aim for one-off placements but become a strategic talent partner.

Ethical and Professional Conduct:

Extraordinary recruiters operate with integrity, honesty, and fairness, prioritizing long-term success over short-term gains.

Flexible and Adaptable Approach:

The best recruiters adapt to changing business needs, adjusting strategies accordingly.

Both parties should feel they are getting a fair return on investment in the partnership. A great recruiter should demonstrate ROI by delivering high-quality hires that impact the company’s success.

A great relationship between an external recruiter and a client company is more than just filling roles—it’s about building a strategic partnership that helps the company attract, hire, and retain top talent while maintaining a positive candidate experience and strong employer brand.

Put 25+ years of proven success and industry expertise at Egret Consulting to work for you!

Manufacturing Engineer – Mid-Atlantic Region – 5263

Design Engineer – IL – 5285

Design Engineer – FL – 5300

Inside Sales – CA – 5317

Quotations – NY/Hybrid – 5324

Inside Sales Manager – Central Ilsip, NY – 5326

Regional Sales Manager/Specifications – West – 5327

Project Manager – Chicago – 5336

Controls Quotations & Applications Engineer- Chicago, IL – 5351

Quotations Manager – Omaha, NE – 5352

Electrical Project Engineer – Chicagoland Area – 5353

Outside Sales – Minneapolis, MN – 5354

Promotions

Alexis Guadalajara - Associate Sales Representative, Lighting Innovations

AmyAnn Ehmcke - Principal, Lux et Veritas Design

Angelica Santana - Director of Operations, CM KLING + ASSOCIATES

Ann Connerney - Technical Sales Manager - Lead, Acuity Brands

Blaise Beltowski - VP of Manufacturing, Landscape Forms

Brad Young - Regional Sales Director - Southeast, Maxlite

Christ Tilton - SVP, Genlyte Solutions, US & Canada, Signify 

Conner Nocar - Outside Sales, Federated Lighting

David Fox - Outreach and Training Specialist II, Electronic Theatre Controls

Edward Larkin - VP Sales, US C&I, Cooper Lighting Solutions

Heather Schad, Supervisor, Customer Service Post Sale, Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Howard Dalton - Principal, SK & Associates

Jamie Reszel - Marketing Specialist, Illumus

Jessie Grillo - Director Sales Department, Diversified Group

Joe Rounsaville - Director of Specification Sales, Diversified Group

Jonathan Hermansen - Sr. Product Manager, ILLUMUS

Joshua Fisher - Sr. Account Manager, Barbizon Lighting Company

JP Fulton - National Account Manager, Lightserve Corp

Kathleen Neighbors - Regional Sales Manager, Kenall, Legrand, North America

Keith White - Design Applications Services Lead Analyst, Acuity Brands

Kerri Kilingfus - Director of Operations & Marketing, Dark Light

Kevin Boyce - Director Product Line Management, Shoals Technologies Group

Laura Anderson - Lighting Regional Sales Representative - Northeast, Landscape Forms

Michael Wolmer - Senior Sales Associate, Barbizon Lighting Company

Narissa Handler Grufferman - Channel Vice President, Cooper Lighting Solutions

Oscar Cepeda - Head Procurement Genlyte Business Americas, Signify

Sarah Usilton - Multifamily Architectural Sales Representative, District Lighting Group

Tara Nkila - Regional Sales Manager - CA, Espen Technology

Tim Huth - Senior Associate, LUMA Lighting Design

Trew Benishek - Director of Marketing, ILLUMUS

Job Moves

Adam Callahan - Sales Representative, DMK Lighting

Allen Liu - Senior Design Engineer, Nora Lighting

Amanda Foust - Sales Manager - Ohio, JAW Lighting

Anand Iyer - Sales Manager - Partner to Specifiers and Representatives, Heper USA

Brittany Lynch - Senior Designer, RBLD

Carrie Walker - Senior Lighting Designer, Hartranft Lighting Studios

Cedric Van den Haute - Sr. Product Line Manager, Shoals Technologies Group

Chris Workman - Specification Sales - Lighting & Controls, JAW Lighting

Christian Hinojosa - Lighting Designer, WSP

Christy Tilton - SVP, US & Canada, Signify, Genlyte Solutions

Colin Conroy - Assistant VP - Boston Lighting Studio Leader, WSP 

Cory Brown - Senior Sales Manager, NRC Electronics

Dana Escueta - Quotations Specialist, Diversified Group

Daniel Christiano - Regional Sales Manager, BEGA North America

David Zitek - Regional VP of Sales, StarTek Lighting America

Ewan Dougan - Regional Sales Manager, Phoenix Lighting

Ian Austin - VP of Sales SkyView, BIOS Lighting

Jack Bauer - Lighting Controls Specialist, Mercer Zimmerman

Jamie Eck - NY-NJ Territory Manager, Satco Products

Jarred Flores - Business Development Manager, Nelson & Associates

Jim Simunaci - Regional Sales Manager, Ecosense

Joel Spahn - Chief Technology Officer, 1LUX

John Persky - Vertical Sales Manager/Sales Administration, Lightspec

John Vanek - Outside Sales Representative, Nevada Lighting Representatives

Jordan Lawrence - Account Manager, Wizard Lighting Company

Kathy Luchka-Zahansky - Senior Program Manager, Rhode Island Energy

Keith Strausbaugh - Federal Strategic Account Manager, ILLUMUS

Kelly Davis - Outside Sales Representative, Lightspec

Madeline Jonscher - Professional Development Associate, Mercer Zimmerman

Marc Langlois - Lighting Designer, Progressive Companies

Matt Kinnard - Southeastern Regional Sales Manager, ALW

Michael Babb - Regional Sales Manager, ams Osram

Michael Everhart - Quotations and Inside Sales, LiteSource

Oren Schwartz - A&D Specification Sales Manager, Deltalight

Perry Karen - Head of Sales, LED Stick Company

Peter Stratemeyer - Senior Director of Product Management, Maxlite

Richard Garcia - VP of Sales North America, Folio USA

Rick Earlywine - CEO, Kelvix

Robert Whaley - Business Development Manager - Lighting, Graybar Electric

Rolland Mok - CEO, Selux Corp.

Ryan Schutz - Specification Sales, ELA + Synergy

Scott Engberg - President, CHM Lighting

Steph Powell - Sr. Lighting Designer, Mazzetti

Thomas Burrell - Western RSM, ALW (Architectural Lighting Works)

Tim Milton - Director, Lighting Specification, The Agency

Todd Mangrum - Regional Sales Manager, Best Lighting Products

Tom Glanz - Outside Sales, Lightspec

Wendy Hammatt - Senior Sales Representative, LEDVANCE

Xiaoneng Tang - Lighting Designer, L’Observatoire International

Zarina Hamdard - Specification Sales Mgr & Business Development Lead, FILIX Lighting

President / Executive Recruiter

Brooke has been recruiting in the lighting industry since 2008. Her expertise includes recruiting in lighting manufacturing, lighting design, ESCO’s and rep agencies with positions ranging from mid-level to C-Suite / Executive level in sales, marketing, engineering, operations, product management, lighting design, etc. Brooke is also a member of the IALD Affiliate, IES, WILD, NAILD, NAED and The Pinnacle Society.

847.307.7127

bz@egretconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lightingrecruiter/

Executive Recruiter

Pete joined Egret Consulting in 2023 as a Lighting Industry Recruiter. He is responsible for conducting professional searches for entry-level to C-Suite-level roles, including Inside / Outside Sales, Quotes, Project Management, Branch Managers, etc. for Lighting Distributors nationwide, as well as lighting manufacturers. 

847.305.3146

ps@egretconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petesanjuanlightingrecruiter/