Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc. (Nashville, TN) announced three internal promotions to positions within the sales organization in response to expanding channel growth.
Stu Sumner formerly VP of sales, west, has been promoted to VP of North American distribution sales. Sumner has nearly three decades of experience within the lighting industry, and sales management expertise, particularly around LED lighting. Known for his knowledge of the retrofit market, Sumner will additionally head up a new Energy Team.
Tom Kim, formerly VP of sales OEM west, sign and international sales channels, has been promoted to VP of North American OEM sales. Kim’s sales, marketing, and business development experience spans more than two decades in the lighting and electrical industry. He has experience in global lighting components manufacturing and has led numerous initiatives aimed at innovation and growth. Kim will additionally oversee Universal’s team of Field Application Engineers.
Eric Schlechtweg, previously senior regional sales manager, east, has been promoted to director of distribution, east. With more than 25 years of experience in the electrical products industry, Schlechtweg will continue to bring dedicated support to agents, distributors and end users in his region.
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