WHO WE ARE

Business of Light™ empowers individuals through education and training to grow and sustain the lighting industry and its businesses.

Building a stronger future for lightingthrough knowlege, connection, andopportunity.

What inspired us to create BOL

We want to make it possible for people in the industry to gain the practical skillsand confidence they need to thrive.
We want to give our community the tools towork smarter, lead stronger, and build brighter futures.

Great lighting companies fail for business
reasons, not design reasons.

Most lighting professionals launch or run firms without the business training they need. We’re here to change that—and strengthen the entire industry in the process.

We teach the business side of light.

Clear, practical education and mentorship for designers, reps, manufacturers, distributors, and lighting entrepreneurs who want to run smarter, stronger businesses.

A thriving lighting industry built on thriving
lighting businesses.

We believe a stronger, more inclusive, globally connected industry starts with companies who lead with confidence, clarity, and solid business foundations.

Who we are

Barbara Horton Lees

President – Business of Light
CLD Emeritus FIALD
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David Ghatan

President – CM Kling + Associates
FIALD, CLD, IES
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Stephen Lees

Vice President – Business of Light
CLD Emeritus FIALD
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Nancy Stathes

President – Specialty Lighting Industries
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Anna Sbokou

Founder – ASlight
CLD, MSc, IALD
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Katherine Stekr

Founder + Principal - STEK Design Co.
CLD, IALD, MIES, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C
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Jeff Teasley

Principal, General Manager - Performance Lighting Systems
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Jennifer Pierce

Principal, Specification Sales – Boston Light Source
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Tom Warton

Founder & Brand Ambassador – Vode
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Chip Israel

CEO - Lighting Design Alliance
FIALD, FIES, CLD, LEED-AP, LC
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Whether you have questions about us, our courses, partnership ideas, or just want to say hi, drop us a line.

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Success Stories

"I’m grateful to the panelists for their openness and willingness to share, it’s helping elevate the lighting design industry as a whole. Thank you!”

B. Lynch
Financial KPIs BOL’Discussions

"So useful, detailed, complete with action steps!! Thank you for sharing this valuable and vulnerable content."

D. Osickey
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"Thank you to the industry leaders on today's call helping us little guys feel connected and inspired in a world where overwhelm is far too common.”

D. Osickey
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The Business Of Light Education, Inc is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Educational Organization.
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