10/14/2026
LIGHT PEOPLE ARE OUR PEOPLE! 💛
Welcome to Austin, IALD! 🤠
As lighting designers from around the world gather in Austin this week, I’m reflecting on how much can change when vision, relationships, and purpose come together.
Nearly 11 years ago, I founded LightSpek with one mission: to elevate lighting design, champion the specification community, and connect extraordinary manufacturers with the creative minds shaping our world.
When LightSpek joined forces with Bell & McCoy in 2022, we brought more than manufacturers. We brought a specification-first philosophy rooted in design, education, relationships, and PEOPLE.
Today, seeing Bell & McCoy and FRM Lighting & Controls proudly supporting IALD feels like a full-circle moment.
Because building a business isn’t just about growing revenue. It’s about growing relevance, reputation, relationships, and lasting impact.
I’m incredibly proud of the brands we’ve introduced, the communities we’ve connected, and the foundation we’ve built together.
And especially proud to sponsor this year’s IALD conference pins and design graphics’s backdrop, celebrating Austin’s creative spirit and the brilliant people who bring light to life!
To every designer, manufacturer, colleague, mentor, and friend who has been part of this enlightened journey, THANK YOU! 💛
Specification matters. Relationships matter. Designers matter.
And LIGHT PEOPLE will always be OUR PEOPLE!
Welcome to Austin, y’all! 🤠💛