SATELLITE BEACH, FL – Lighting Science Group Corp. appointed Charles Darnell, former vice chairman of Acuity Brands, to its board of directors. Darnell fills the vacancy resulting from Joe Montana's move to an advisory director role with the company. Darnell has over 50 years experience in residential, commercial and industrial lighting and joins the roster of current board members that includes Robert Bachman, David Bell, Zachary Gibler, Carlos Gutierrez, Donald Harkleroad, Michael Kempner, Michael Moseley and Richard Weinberg.
"Lighting Science Group is experiencing rapid growth and I believe Charles's wealth of industry knowledge and know-how will be very important to the company's continued success," said Zachary Gibler, Lighting Science Group CEO.
Darnell worked at Lithonia Lighting, later named Acuity Brands, for 43 years, from 1963 until retirement in mid-2005. He started as CIO and became vice chairman by the time of his retirement in 2005. The company had $15 million in sales when he started and was generating $2.2 billion in sales when he retired.
"I am extremely proud and excited to join the board of this innovative company," said Darnell. "With over 50 years in the lighting industry, I have never seen a company and a management team with so much potential. Together, we will change the face of lighting."
Since leaving Acuity, Darnell has consulted with several companies specializing in technology such as lighting, wireless networks and electronic medical and metering equipment. He and his family also own six small companies engaged in servicing the interior designer market. Darnell is also an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church and a board member of the Emory Healthcare Eye Clinic.
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