IN THIS ISSUE
2 Government Affairs
3 Technology/Energy Efficiency
4 Association News
6 2014 ALA Annual Conference
8 June Market
9 Showroom management
10 Education/Training
12 Member News
The American Lighting Association
is a trade association representing
the lighting industry, serving
members and their customers, and
working to protect and advance
the industry while promoting the
sale and application of quality
lighting products.
May/June 2014 • Volume 44, No. 3 www.americanlightingassoc.com
ALA’s Washington D.C. Mission
Focuses on Key Industry Issues
The Washington Mission, held April 1- 3, focused on several key issues,
including Internet sales tax, potential
ceiling fan and ceiling fan light kit
regulations, ENERGY STAR third-party testing, and developing domestic
energy supplies.
ALA members and staff attended
appointments with 15 members of
Congress and their staff, and met with
the Department of Energy (DOE) and
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
Additionally, Lutron Electronics
hosted a reception in their WDC
Light Watch
Mark your calendars now for these
upcoming lighting events.
May 29
Live Webinar: How to Sell and Design
Low-Voltage & LED Landscape
Lighting Systems
Instructor: Joe Rey-Barreau
Credit: 1 CLC Credit
June 2-5
Residential Lighting Training Course
Des Plaines, Ill. (Juno Lighting Group)
June 18-24
Dallas International Lighting Market
June 26
Live Webinar: How to Expand Your Sales in
Non-Residential Lighting
July 24
Live Webinar: Cost Calculations Without a
Computer
Sept. 14-16
ALA Annual Conference
Nashville, Tenn.
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Nashville
Conference
Speakers
Announced
The ALA Conference committee has lined up an impressive array
of speakers for Nashville, Sept. 14-16.
Headlining the conference are the keynoters, noted below.
Steve Mulvany—Key Note
Speaker Preparing for Another
Transition...It Never Stops!
Mulvany is the
president and founder
of Management Tools
Inc., which works
on a long-term basis
with companies
throughout the United
States, Canada and
Australia implementing strategies to
improve management and service
quality practices that impact company
performance and customers’ perceptions. He also facilitates long-range
strategic and operational planning
sessions for medium and large companies. Mulvany is one of the highest
rated speakers on the topics of quality
service, productivity and strategic
planning. He has spoken worldwide to
the Young Presidents’ Organization,
the Department of Defense, numerous
trade organizations, and many corporations, including Steven Spielberg’s
Amblin Entertainment.
Jonathan Smoke—Key Note
Speaker Insights Into the
Housing Recovery
Smoke is a national
expert on tracking
and analyzing housing market conditions
across the country.
He is chief economist
for Hanley Wood and
senior vice president
of national research and BPM channel
for Metrostudy. He is responsible for
all data products and services focused
Justin Neumann hired for VP of
Government Affairs Role
ALA announced the hiring of Justin E. Neumann as
the vice president of government affairs on March 19.
Prior to coming to ALA,
Neumann was the director
of government relations
with the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
(NEMA). He is a graduate
of Brigham Young University with a
degree in Political Science.
While at NEMA, he gained significant experience with lighting issues.
Neumann also worked at the Consumer
Healthcare Products Association
as manager, Federal Government
Relations, and Zions Bank as special
assistant to the president and CEO.
ALA staff members
partnered with Neumann
throughout the last few
years. ALA President and
CEO Richard D. Upton said,
“We are high on Neumann’s
collaborative style, knowl-
edge of the issues and work
ethic. He is bright, engaging
and brings great enthusiasm
to ALA in his new responsibilities.”
Neumann began in April, which
allows over eight months to become
familiar with the issues in which ALA
is engaged before Upton’s retirement
in January 2015. To congratulate
Neumann on his new job, email him at
jneumann@americanlightingassoc.com.
Gene Ansbaugh, David Shiller, Dave Gatto, Congressman Joe Barton, Clark Linstone, Justin
Neumann and Eric Jacobson visit with Congressman Barton during the D.C. Mission.
