Universal Lighting Technologies (Nashville, TN): Steve DeBlasi joined the company as director of distribution sales in the western United States and western Canada. In his new role, he will work to expand the channel and support growth of Universal’s LED lighting solutions.
Joe Damiani, Universal’s executive VP of sales & marketing, said in the press release that during his 30-plus-year career, he has worked closely with OEMs, consulting engineers, architects, distributors, agents and end users. In his past roles, DeBlasi has opened new markets, developed chain and distributor branch partners, worked with buying groups and key accounts.