Dallas Market Center Announces New Chair and Members for Lighting Board of Governors
DALLAS – February 6, 2024 – Dallas Market Center, the home of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced the election results and appointments for the Lighting Board of Governors, including a new Chair and new members. The Board serves to advise Dallas Market Center and represent the views of the Lightovation exhibitors, promote the growth of the lighting industry, and supervise programs for lighting trade events at Dallas Market Center.
The new Board Chair is Maria Mullen, CEO of Hubbardton Forge, who will serve as Chair through January 2026 before becoming Past Chair through January 2028. Outgoing Chair Troy Lee, president of Savoy House, will serve as Past Chair through January 2026.
New Board members whose terms commence February 2024 through January 2028 are:
- Ron Henderson, President and CEO of Varaluz
- Rene Quintana, President and COO of Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting
- Paul Sidhu, Marketing Director of Kuzco Lighting, Alora, and Auroralight
- Tony Zitoli, President of Lib & Co.
Additionally, previous Past Chair Nathan Frampton, President and CEO of Fanimation, was elected to serve an additional four-year term through January 2028.
Continuing their terms on the Board are, Tony Davidson, President of Eurofase; Tim Flannery, President of Minka Group; Brad Kleinberg, President of Crystorama; Jose Lopez, President of Quorum International, Oxygen and Cyan Design; Naomi Sperling, COO of Maxim Group Companies; Chris Titizian, President of Avenue Lighting; Colleen Visage, Vice President of Product Management for Progress Lighting; and Todd Webb, CEO of Elk Home.
Board members who concluded their terms after January 2024 include Hudson Valley Lighting Group president Malaina Matheus; Quoizel President and CEO Rick Seidman; Sonneman – A Way of Light Vice President of Sales Matt Sonneman; and Hinkley President Jess Wiedemer.
The Lighting Board of Governors can have up to 15 members at one time, with five members elected by the current Board, five members elected by the Lightovation exhibitor base, and five members appointed by Dallas Market Center. Nominations for exhibitor and Board election candidates are accepted in the fall each year from Lightovation exhibitors. The Lighting Board of Governors meets four times each year.
Additional information about the largest residential lighting show in North America is available is available on the Lightovation page of the Dallas Market Center website. Keep up with the latest developments by following the Lightovation Facebook Page and joining the Lightovation - Lighting Industry Discussion Group.
About Dallas Market CenterDallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the world’s largest western marketplace, opening in 2021; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80 percent of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.
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