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  Scholar Name School (Year) Email Title Current Location What are you doing today? Memorable Projects
  Mary Alcaraz, PE, LC, LEED AP   malcaraz@ewing cole.com   Ewing Cole    
  Carlos Alonso-Niemeyer   (1992) CANiemeyer@Lightolier.com International Sales Manager  L I G H T O L I E R I am heading Lightolier - a Philips Brand Company International Sales.  
  Chris Anderson PSU (95)       Becca Foster Lighting Design, 27 South Park, San Francisco CA 94107  
  Steven Andert, P.E. University of Kansas (1985) sandert@wmtao.com Senior Vice President, Manager Electrical Engineering William Tao & Associates Inc.  Currently design and management services for a variety of commercial, educational, and cultural projects including lighting and lighting control design for sustainable and LEED Certified projects.  I hold board positions on the IES St.Louis section and the USGBC St. Louis Chapter.  The most memorable projects are those in which you connect with the client.  For me that includes a 4-star hotel in Tiapai were time spent on site introduced me to a unique and hospitable culture.
  Chad Ballard  CU ( ‘97)       Lighting Design Alliance (Design)  & New Horizons (Agency)Home:  Chad Bollard, 8670 Creek Trail, Morrison CO 80465  
  Benjamin Basom Penn State (2001) bbasom@brinjac.com Lighting Engineer Brinjac Lighting Studio    
  Courtney Battenfield  (2000)          
  Lindsey Bean Penn State (2005/06)          
  Christina  Benner Colorado University (2004/05)          
  James Benya Benya Lighting Design          
  Craig Bernecker, Ph.D., FIESNA, LC   cbernecker@lightingeducation.com Founder and Director The Lighting Education Institute
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
   
  Ken Beyer Kansas State (1995)       Ernst & Young LLP, Kansas City as a Consulting Engineer  
  Andrew  Bierman Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1992)          
  Jonathan Brent Protzman University of Nebraska (2003/04) brent.protzman@colorado.edu Assistant Professor University of Colorado I am one of two full time faculty members at the University of Colorado in lighting.  My full load will be 3 courses taught per year as well as an equal research load.   I completed my dissertation in August 2007 and this has been my most memorable career project to date.  The dissertation was on finding the fundamental flaws in the derivation process of the CIE Standard Color Matching Functions.
  Teal Brogden University of Colorado (1984) hlldia@aol.com Lighting Designer Horton-Lees Lighting Design NYC - Fisher-Marantz; Horton-Lees Lighting Design Won several international lighting design awards
  Lisa Bruno Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1995)          
  Carrie Burghardt  (2000)          
  Michael Casside Penn State          
  Megan Christen Univ of Colorado/ Boulder (2005/06) megan.christen@cooperindustries.com New Product Development Cooper Lighting Optical engineering - new product development  
  Tara Christy Penn State (1998)       NYC - Fisher-Marantz;   Involved in projects such as NY Museum of Natural History (winner of multiple awards); The Washingto Monument; the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut; Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens, Greece
  Thomas Clippingger Penn State          
  Matthew Corcoran  (2000)          
  Chris Coulter   chris.coulter@smithgroup.com Lighting Designer SmithGroup    
  Peping Dee Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2002) peping@lite360.com   LITE360    
  Luke Deets  (2000)          
  Michelle Eble-Hankins University of Kansas (1995) meble-hankins@unomaha.edu Student PhD candidate at UNO Working on a research project dealing with discomfort glare  
  Sandra  Ellis  (2000)          
  Diane  Emert Penn State (2003/04)          
  Kristen  Falkenberg  KSU  (95-96, 97-97)     Abacus Consultants ABACUS, Home: L-83 RR#1, Lake Lotawana  MO 64086  
  Bill Foley University of Kansas (1989) bfoley@kimlighting.com Vice President and General Manager Kim Lighting Running Kim Lighting.  
  Peter Frank Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1993)          
  Adam Fry Penn State          
  Greg Gehrt KSU  (95-96, 96-97) gregg@ccrd.com.com Engineer, registered ccrd Partners Alma, Kansas  
  Adam Golubski  (2000)          
  Eric Graetinger            
  Samuel  Haberman University of Nebraska (2005/06)     ME Engineers (Denver Office)    
  Ben  Hagan, LC LEED AP Penn State (2002-04) bhagan@tlc-ny.com Sales Manager Total Lighting Concepts Sales Manager of Southern -Tier territory to a lighting manufacturer sales rep firm, office in Elmira, NY, headquartered in Syracuse, NY serving updstate NY market.  
  Barbara Hamilton Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1995)          
  Jeffrey Hargens University of Nebraska (2007/ 2008) jhargens@mail.unomaha.edu        
               
  Darren Harvey KSU  (94-95, 95-96) dharvey@ssr-inc.com Vice President Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. VP -  Smith, Seckman Reid  
  Brian Hatridge KSU  (97-98, 98-99)     CCRD Partners    
  Lyle  Hays KSU  (95-96, 96-97)     Malone-Finkle & Assoc McPherson, Kansas  
  Rebecca Ho Penn State (2003-2004) rho@fmsp.com Lighting Designer Fisher Marantz Stone Lighting Designer at Fisher Marantz Stone  
  William Hodges Penn State (93-94-95) bhodges.i2@lighting.net Director of Specification Sales and Marketing Illuminations Inc Acuity Business System Training Atlantis Casino, Chiat Day Headquarters, LAUSD, FDR Memorial
  Kevin Houser Penn State (1992) KHouser@engr.psu.edu Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering Part of design team for the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia - IIDA Award Winning
  George Huang, LC, MIES, Associate IALD Penn State (1996-97) george.huang@shop12design.com  Senior Lighting Designer  shop12 design   Senior Lighting Designer Argosy Casino Riverside, MO; LEGOLAND; Mandalay Bay Strip Steak, Las Vegas; Silverton MiCasa Cantina Grill, Las Vegas
  Brian A. Isley University of Nebraska (2007/08) bisley@mail.unomaha.edu        
  Lara  Jacobson Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2002)          
  Krista Jenkins Colorado University (2003-04)          
  Eric K. Jensen University of Colorado (1990-92) eric@slbagby.com  Applications Engineer SL Bagby Developing innovative lighting design solutions to meet customer needs, energy sustainability, and quality design principles.  
  Leslie Johnson Colorado University (2003-04)          
  Mitch Johnson University of Colorado - Boulder (2003-2004) johnson@mcla-inc.com Designer MCLA, Inc.    
  Jeanine  Kamonosky  PSU  ( ‘87)       Design Plus, 931 Pardee St., Berkeley CA 94710  
  Ryan C. Kelley Colorado University, Univ of Colorado/B (38113) ryanckelley@ltioptics.com Sr. Optical Engineer, Principal LTI Optics, LLC Optical Design software and Optical Design Consulting  
  Randall King University of Colorado, Boulder (90-92) rking@lithonia.com Director, Technical Lighting Software Development   Director, Technical Lighting Software Development  
  Matt Koerner KSU  (97-98, 98-99)     Advanced Technologies, Inc.    
  Doug Lacy, PE KSU  (99-00) doughl@ccrd.com Consulting Engineer CCRD Partners Consulting Engineer and volunteer for an outreach program for students interested in the lighting industry  
  Jongsoo Lee   jonglee@grantep.com SALES GRANT ELECTRIC    
  Danna Lethbridge KSU  (99-00)          
  Brian Liebel  KU (84)       Design Plus, 931 Pardee St., Berkeley CA 94710  
  Robert D. Lingard Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1999)          
  Samantha Low University of Kansas (1999)       Flack & Kurtz, Inc. in San francisco, Ca.  
  Scott Mangum Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1994) scott.mangum@honeywell.com   Honeywell    
  Kristina Martin  KU ( ‘87)       Engineering Enterprise - The Power House 1305 Marina Village Parkway, Alameda  CA  94501  
  Andy Matlock KSU  (97-98, 98-99) amatlock@wdmarchitects.com Lighting Designer Wilson Darnell Mann P.A. In House Lighting Designer for an architectural firm in Wichita, KS.  
  Aaron McDonald KSU  (98-99)     Advanced Technologies, Inc.    
  Tyler Miller  CU ( ‘97)       Lighting Design Alliance (Design)  & New Horizons (Agency)Home:     
  Chrysanthi Mishek, ILC University of Nebraska (2005/06) cmishek@hga.com Lighting Designer HGA (Minneapolis Office)    
  Cory Mitchell KSU  (96-97, 97-98)     Graduate School    
  Mark Montgomery KSU  (97-98)     CCRD Partners    
  Russ Murdock Kansas State University (1998/99/2000) rmurdock@ssr-inc.com   Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Electrical Engineer and Project Manager for SSR in Nashville, TN specializing in the design and construction of hospitals and related healthcare facilities. UAB's North Pavilion; Salem (Oregon) Hospital Patient Care Tower and Central Energy Plant; Rockingham Memorial Hospital (Harrisonburg, VA) 
  Michael Myer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2002) michael.myer@pnl.gov Research Analyst Battelle/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Analyzing lighting and contributing to market transformation of energy-efficient lighting designs, practices, and technologies My previous design experience as a staff member of both Hayden McKay and Naomi Miller's firm was immensely valuable.  
  Jason Neches Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2002)          
  Le Nguyen University of Kansas (1995/1995) lnguyen@fkaild.com Associate, Design Studio Manager Architectural Lighting Design   Santa Monica Parking Structure
  Eric Nielsen University of Colorado (1994/1995) enielsen@aedesign-inc.com   Architectural Engineering Design Group    
  Rob Nixdorf  PSU  (‘96)       I've held this position for eight years.  
  Will Nuse  Kansas U (37716)          
  Fred Oberkircher Texas Christian University (2004/06) f.oberkircher@tcu.edu   Texas Christian University    
  Ginger O'Haver KSU  (99-00)          
  Steven Puchetk Penn State (2005/06)          
  Jeffrey Quinlan University of Colorado (1991) jeff.quinlan@acuitybrands.com Director of Innovation Acuity Brands Lighting Developing new and innovative solutions to speed the adoption of new technology in lighting products.  
  Leora Radetsky University of Colorado, Boulder (1996) radetl2@rpi.edu Lead Research Specialist Lighting Research Center PhD Student (in Lighting) as well as full time student  
  Lisa Reed The University of Kansas (’92-‘93) lisa@stlouislightinggroup.com Outside Sales Technical Support St. Louis Lighting Group My career has spanned the country from Orlando to Wichita to Los Angeles and St. Louis working as a P.E., lighting designer, educator and now manufacturer’s rep Aiming at the Venetian in Las Vegas
  Abby Renfrew   abbey.renfrew@smithgroup.com Lighting Designer Smith Group, Inc.    
  Patricia Rizzo   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2000)          
  Lilian Rodriguez  PSU  (‘95) lrodriguez@HLBlighting.com Lighting Designer Horton Lees Brogden Ltg Design Newcomb & Boyd   
  Sara Roschke  KSU (95-96, 96-97)     CCRD Partners Howard Brandston, Home:  1026 Osage #24, Manhatten, KS 66502  
  Wilbur Rutledge Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute () burr@hdlclighting.com Lighting Designer HDLC    
  Carolyn Saalifield Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1996)          
  Toby Samuelson University of Nebraska (2002/03) tsamuelson@farris-usa.com   Farris Engineering (Omaha Office) Electrical engineering and lighting design for all types of commercial buildings.  I also help teach a senior level lighting design class at the University of Nebraska. Indoor Tennis Facility, University of Iowa St. Marks Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA
  Monica Santos  KU (91)       Bibb & Assoc., Shawnee KS  
  Jeff Sawarynski KSU  (94-95, 95-96)     M-E Engineers    
  Robyn Scantlin KSU  (99-00)          
  Christine Sciulli Penn State (1998) christinesciulli@earthlink.net Owner Christine Sciulli Light + Design I split my time between architectural lighting projects and working as a visual artist. I am preparing for two video installations in May and June in New York City and Hudson, NY. My medium as a visual artist involves video projection, (or moving light as I like to consider it.) two solo shows in New York City 
  Scott Shroshane Kansas State University (1993/94) scotts@axiomengineers.com Project Engineer Axiom Engineers Consulting mechanical engineer in Monterrey, CA with an emphasis on green design  
  Kevin Simonson Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1997) kevins@rambusch.com   Rambusch Lighting    
  Gwyndolyn Snyder  (2000)          
  Ryan Stromquist Colorado University (2003/04)          
  R. Scott Stroshane KSU  (94-95)     Albert Kahn & Associates    
  Blake Thomas KSU  (99-00)          
  Melissa Thomsen (formerly Jones) University of Nebraska (2002/03) mthomsen@dlrgroup.com   DLR Group (Omaha Office)    
  Jenny Tonyes KSU  (96-97, 97-98) jen@jentonyes.com Theatrical Consultant   Freelancing in event production & technical theatre.  
  Susan Trestik Rhodes KU (1984-1987) srhodes@ltwire.com Principal LightWire Part owner of a lighting design firm in Seattle  
  Christie Trexler  PSU  (‘96)          
  Brian Ulrich KSU  (94-95)     Day Brown & Rice, Inc.    
  Amee'D Urich KSU  (94-95)     Abacus Consultants    
  Doug Van Meter, P.E. KSU  (96-97, 97-98) dvanmeter@gbutler.com Electrical / Critical Facilities Group George Butler Associates, Inc.    
  Jonathan Weaver   jweaver@zw-architects.com   Zelloe + Weaver Architects, LLC    
  Scott Wegner CU ( ‘90)       Lithonia Lighting-Hi-Tek, Indiana  
  Krista Wendt KU (95-96)          
  Andrea M. Wilkerson University of Nebraska (2007/08) awilkerson@hotmail.com     Interning in Detroit for the summer at SmithGroup   
  Bridget Williams, LC, IALD   lighting@bridgetwilliams.com   Birdget Williams Lighting Design    
  Andrew Wilson University of Nebraska (2005/06) Andrew.Wilson@hdrinc.com Electrical Project Coordinator HDR Incorporated (Omaha Office) Designing electrical systems in an AE design firm that specializes in healthcare. Numerous healthcare projects across the country and locally in Omaha.
  Jay Wrattten University of Kansas (1999-20001) jay.wratten@sf.fk.com Lighting Designer Flack + Kurtz Working as a lighting designer and project manager in San Francisco.  Portland Art Museum, Portland OR; Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco CA;Mildred Kemper Lane Art Museum, St. Louis MO
  Dr. Hofu Wu   hwy@csupomona.edu   Cal Poly Pomona    
  Jeany Wu KU (2001) jeanywu@gmail.com Electrical Enginer HDR Architecture, Inc. Lighting&power design for healthcare facilities  
  Jeremy Yon Penn State jwy@litecontrol.com Product Manager Litecontrol Corporation    
  Michiko Yoshida-Hunter Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1998)       Ann Kale Associates in NYC, Moved to Vermont to open own LD practice 2001