Lighting Controls Podcast

Episode 127 - DC Power - Let’s Be Disruptive with Bolis Ibrahim

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 🚀 Is AC power becoming obsolete? In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, entrepreneur & engineer Bolis Ibrahim breaks down a massi...

Episode 126 - You Can’t Guess Lighting Levels with Hilary Wainer

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, Hilary Wainer—owner of Lux et Veritas Design—shares her journey from theatrical lighting to leading high-end architectural proj...

Episode 125 - When You Hear Hoofbeats, Don’t Expect Zebras with David Fox

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Troubleshooting lighting systems isn’t just about knowing the technology—it’s about thinking clearly under pressure. In this episode of the Ligh...

Episode 124 - Simple Devices Do Not Mean Simple Solutions

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief hiatus, the Lighting Controls Podcast is back with a wide-ranging conversation about where the industry stands today. In this episode, w...

The Mistakes We’ve Made with Ron Kuszmar & Webster Marsh

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Ron & Web get real about the biggest mistakes they’ve made in the lighting + construction world — from costly fixture mix‑ups to ter...

The Best Way to Control the Job is to Control the Job with Kenny Schutz

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, the team sits down with Kenny Schutz, Principal at Focus Lighting in New York. Kenny shares his jour...

Everyone has a Smartphone with Andrew Cardello & Mike Berube

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hosts Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh sit down with two industry leaders: Andrew Cardello (Resource Innovations) – Program implement...

With Greater Power Comes Greater Responsibility with Kyle Hemmi

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are lighting controls still such a tough sell? Kyle Hemmi from CLEAResult joins the podcast to unpack nearly 30 years of experience in energy effi...

Bring a Crash Cart with Dave Werry

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! This time, we’re joined by industry veteran Dave Werry, who brings over a ...

All Hell Breaks Loose with Umesh Baheti

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Webster and Ron welcome back Umesh Baheti, SVP of Product and Engineering at MaxLite, to dive deep i...

No More Garage Sales, Put it in Their Hands with John Arthur Wilson

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of garage-sale trainings and overpromised systems? So is John Wilson. In this episode, we dive into how he's revolutionizing lighting controls e...

LED: The Lighting Excellence Dojo with Bruce Clark

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if lighting education wasn’t just theory—but full-contact? In this episode, Bruce Clark, the “Lighting Sherpa” himself, returns to unveil...

I Know It, So They Must Know It with Mitch Hefter

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do DMX512, LP6, LP16, and RP42 have in common? Mitch Hefter. In this powerhouse episode, the legendary standards-maker returns to break down the ...

What Do You Want Your System To Do? with Nathan Williams

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome back Nathan Williams—lighting controls expert and founder of Williams Lighting Control Services—for a deep dive into t...

It’s Complicated with Carol Jones

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carol Jones has seen the lighting industry from every angle—design, standards, mentorship, and advocacy. In this episode, she reflects on her journe...

Come to Boston for Boston Lights 2025 with Bryan Lussier

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome back Bryan Lussier—Lead Control Specialist at Apex Lighting and President of DLF New England—to talk all things Boston...

Finding the iPhone Level Disruption with Scott Rosenfeld

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this illuminating episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we welcome Scott Rosenfeld, lighting designer at the Smithsonian Institution, for a dee...

Make It Yours with Gary Meshberg and Harold Jepsen

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this powerhouse episode, we’re joined by two industry legends, Gary Meshberg and Harold Jepsen, wh...

7 Points and 2 Parameters with Lyn Gomes

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode, we welcome back Lyn Gomes—MEP Coordinator and President of the Building Commissioning Association—for a deep dive into...

30 Seconds or 3 Hours with Chuck Cameron

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Cameron—Northeast Regional Sales Manager at ETC and a true ve...

NAILD LS-C Recap with Chris O’Shea

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special debrief episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, hosts Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O'Shea—who also happen to be instructo...

NY Controlled 2025 with Nehal Youssef & Jennifer Mason

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! This week, we're joined by industry leaders Jennifer Mason (Regional Sales ...

Start by Reading the Code with Gina Rodda

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Energy consultant Gina Rodda joins the show to break down California’s Title 24 energy code and why understanding code is essential for lighting pro...

It Takes a Light Touch with Chris Bocchiaro

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we welcome Chris Bocchiaro—a dynamic force in the lighting industry with a career spann...

Separating the Dealer and the Distributor with Wes Hacking

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Webster and Ron sit down with Wes Hacking, a lighting control specialist at Cooper Electric,...

It Takes Something More Than Nothing with Steve Mesh

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💡 In this Lighting Controls Podcast episode, industry expert Steve Mesh unpacks a real-world retrofit project in a high-rise office where four ligh...

It Just Wants to Work with David Fox

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, our guest David Fox—Training and Outreach Specialist with ETC—dives deep into DMX512. He challen...

NEMA Academy is the New Education Express

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in celebrating our 100th episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this special milestone episode, we welcome Craig DiLouie from the Lighti...

Junction Boxes, Knockouts, and Plenum with Chris O’Shea

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lighting controls are evolving, but do we all speak the same language? Join Webster Marsh as he and Chris O'Shea from Control Force tackle the biggest...

The Tipping Point with Ryan Krueger

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ryan Krueger, Energy Efficiency Manager at EnerChange, shares insights on lighting controls, rebates, and energy optimization. With f...

Nouns and Verbs with Andy Bull

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Specializing in high-end residential and hospitality lighting design, Andy Bull shares insights on lighting controls, automation, and scene-based desi...

CYA with Adrienne Jones

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging episode, Adrienne Jones, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the lighting industry, takes center stage to share he...

You Hired Me for a Reason with Adam Levine

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Like so many other lighting controls specialists, Adam originates from the theatrical lighting world, so he unabashedly loves DMX512. But don’t call...

Expectations, Expectations, Expectations with Chase Michael Rowe

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I want one button that turns everything off when I leave.” For Chase, in the high-end residential world, that is often where the conversation wit...

To a Nail, Every Problem’s a Hammer with Sam Updike

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Architainment”. You might hate the term, but Sam has embraced it as it perfectly describes what he does. Coming from the theatre world, and tirin...

From Tomahawks to Lighting Controls with Yoelit Hiebert

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every once in a while we get guests who worry that they won’t have something to say on the podcast. Yoelit Hiebert, an electrical engineer who worke...

NAILD LS-C Specialist - Distribution - Installation with Chris O’Shea

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris joins Webster and Ron to talk about the NAILD Lighting Specialist in Controls certification program. On this one, they are all three guests, bec...

Hello, Goodbye, Where’s the Bathroom with Sara Schonour

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lighting controls are all about communication—between systems, between disciplines, and between people. But where do the lines of communication brea...

NAILD’s Lighting Specialist in Controls with Michael Colligan

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one’s a bit different. Ron plays host to Michael Colligan AND Webster as they discuss the new NAILD Lighting Specialist in Controls training an...

Ride The Wave or Get Crushed with Chris Wolgamott

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris comes to us from NEEA, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. Energy savings from LED‘s is pretty much tapped out. Chris explains how utilities...

All The Marbles with Lyn Gomes

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lyn is back earning her 3-times jacket! Lyn starts with the statement that nobody knows what they’re doing and we go from there. Lyn talks about the...

In the Room Where it Happens with Bryan Lussier

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent changes from the IALD suggest that lighting designers can have their own controls teams. While this approach may work in some cases, Bryan rais...

A Team Effort with Dan Weissman

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan joins us from Lam Partners Architectural Lighting where they are “crafting luminous environments for people to spend their lives in.” That lum...

What do Lighting Controls and Cryptocurrency Have in Common? with Parker Allen

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parker comes to us from the Edison Report. He gives Webster and Ron a 30,000 foot view of the lighting controls industry. Looking in from the outside,...

DALI - It Keeps Coming Up with Avi Mor

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Avi’s back! And he speaks his mind. Avi contends that the lighting designer should also design the controls. As he says, “If I pick what that thin...

Don’t Charge Your Phone in this USB-C with Umesh Baheti

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Umesh shares with us the latest at MaxLite. They haven’t always been in lighting controls. But from their beginnings in architectural lighting, they...

Emergency Insurgency with Nathan Williams

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan has been digging into the National Electrical Code. He stresses the importance of verbiage in codes. A word as simple as “all” can have an ...

Smart Cities Can’t Operate Without AI with Marissa Wright

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marissa comes to us from Tondo Smart. “Smart” is in their name because they are on a quest to bring smart controls to roadways and outdoor areas. ...

Would You Buy the Salad Without the Dressing with Dr. Shelley James

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James joins us from across the pond. Dr. James strives to “build bridges between end users and lighting designers and specifiers and scientists ...

Because Capitalism with Shoshanna Segal

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shoshanna figures the U.S. is 30 years behind Europe in adopting interoperable lighting controls. She has a very interesting take on why that is. It a...

NAILD Lighting Controls Certification with C. Webster Marsh & Ron Kuszmar

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a distributor, a rep, a designer, or an electrician, you have dealt with lighting controls at some point. And they’re growing in the mark...

The NEW Canada Light Expo with Gaurav Juneja & Tom Butters

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, there is a market north of the border! The Toronto area is huge and deserves its own lighting show. Gaurav saw the opportunity and jumped on it a...

It’s Easy to Underestimate the Ingenuity of a Fool with Javid Butler & Robert Bell

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Javid and Robert are two guys who dive into the long, boring stuff of standards and protocols so you don’t have to. Because of them, you will know w...

You Can’t Separate the Light From the Controls with Bruce Clark

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce “The Lighting Sherpa” is not a “lighting controls guy by definition, by pedigree or by training,” but he certainly sounds like one. He k...

The DALI-lama Returns with Paul Drosihn

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you ever wanted to know about standardized lighting controls, but were afraid to ask. Paul is back to give us a preview of the DALI North A...

Do It Right The First Time with Anthony Stofflet

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony has done a lot of installs in houses of worship. With their limited budgets, you want to get all your wiring right while the conduit is open a...

Is DC the Future? with Bill Ellis

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Ellis is back with his wealth of knowledge. Bill gives us his perspective on what’s trending and shifting in the Lighting Controls industry. Di...

Plug In at ESTA Plugfest with Milton Davis

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be a part of ESTA’s Control Protocols Working Group, at least temporarily? Then get you, your ideas, and your lighting controls down to the ...

Not All Superheroes Wear Capes with Chris O’Shea

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Faster than a speeding bullet! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound…!” Yes the people at Control Force are like Supermen or Wonder Wom...

Educating The Owner with Jose Pichardo

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Jose is not filming documentaries, he’s a “Solutions Engineer.” If you’re in the northeast, Jose can go into a space and audit ASHRAE lev...

The ABC's of Lighting Controls With C. Webster Marsh & Ron Kuszmar

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for an exciting deep dive with Ron and Webster as they tackle the confusing world of lighting controls definitions! In this episode, our hos...

Choosing Your Brush with Bruce Clark

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce “The Lighting Sherpa” Clark talks with Webster and Ron about CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association), dealers, buying...

LCP Shorts - Organizing DMX512 Universes with C. Webster Marsh & Ron Kuszmar

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this LCP Short, Webster and Ron talk about handling simple DMX512 and sACN presets that you don’t need to actively control and don’t want to bu...

Let’s Get Connected with Margaret Wong & Stephen Zhou

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting connected is what mwConnect (formerly McWong) specializes in with their award winning Bluetooth Mesh. They’ve been around for 40 years, so y...

Fools In-rush with Steve Mesh

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just one away from his 5 times guest jacket, Steve Mesh joins us to discuss… education, semantics, UL924, emergency controls, security, and in-rush....

LCP Shorts - Listener Response to Episode 53 with Mitch Hefter & Javid Butler

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The listeners give feedback to hosts Ron and Webster to clarify some things that were unclear or confusing in episode 53 "It's Not a Protocol." In thi...

We Haven’t Tried Anything and We’re Out of Ideas with David Fox

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The LED revolution has done its part in the energy saving space. Now it’s going to fall on the Controls industry to take it to the next level. You c...

Point Zero Zero Zero One with Avi Mor

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This one covers a lot of ground. Avi Mor, Founder and CEO of Morlights, a design firm in Chicago, speaks his mind on interoperability, protocols, dimm...

The Grandma Test with Daniel Walker

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel works for one of the big guys. As Global Hardware Product Manager at Philips Dynalite, he has the resources to really make a difference. Daniel...

Nobody Wins with Kelly Gallagher

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we maintain our lighting control systems? We’ve said it before and Kelly says it again. Education! - and interoperability, but we’re not th...

The 3 L's with C. Webster Marsh and Ron Kuszmar

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lightovation. Lightapalooza. LEDucation. These conferences have different perspectives and roles within the lighting industry, but they all contribute...

Market Transformation with Carol Jones

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A market transformation for lighting controls is coming whether we are ready or not. Carol contends we've seen market transformation before, several t...

Up in the Clouds with Thomas Barber

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas works at Color Kinetics. With a name like that, they obviously deal with color changing lighting, which also means they have to deal with light...

5.5 Million Small Buildings with Jason Jeunnette

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason joins us from the DLC. What is the DLC? In Jason’s words, the Design Lights Consortium is “a bridge between the lighting world and the energ...

All Aboard The Education Express with Craig DiLouie

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn about lighting controls technology and applications? The Lighting Controls Association is offering that FOR FREE! Go to https://aboutlig...

You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too with Peter Augusta

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter explains that Casambi chooses to partner with hardware companies (like McWong who happens to be sponsoring this episode), so that they can focus...

The Glue with Bill Ellis

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you own a bowling alley? Bill will integrate strikes with lights! Hit the jackpot at a casino? Bill can make sure everyone in the building knows. B...

It’s Not a Protocol, It’s a Signal with Javid Butler

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Javid was with us way back when we started on the Conversation Series on Get A Grip On Lighting. Javid is back with some DMX512 standard updates (For ...

LCP Shorts - Who You Gonna Call?

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our hosts have asked many guests their take on the state of the lighting controls industry, but have they ever asked each other? In this special Short...

There Are Two Kinds Of End-Users with Steve McBride

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a manufacturer, the need to maintain quality products is a no-brainer. But a quality “experience?” It’s Steve’s job, as “Director of Qual...

Mock Up or F Up with Shoshanna Segal

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are Lighting Controls in their adolescent period? Can we be blindsided by the shortcomings of lighting controls systems? These are a couple of questio...

Something Something Lightside with Scott Griffin

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ron and Webster hit the big 5-0! In this milestone episode they're turning the spotlight on their producer, Scott Griffin, the 'Expert...

Pathway to the End-User with Mark Olerud

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to get to the end-user. When you’re designing a lighting system for a space, wouldn’t it make sense to talk to the people who will be ...

If It’s The Right Choice, Specify It with Casey Diers

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up Project Managers: Casey has no skin in the game. If DMX or DALI or even 0-10V is the right choice, he’ll put it in the specifications. Tha...

Value Beyond Lighting with Stephen Zhou

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Advanced and interoperable. That’s McWong’s thing when it comes to controls. So when the L-Prize came along, looking for those exact values, McWon...

Beyond the Sales Data with Daniel Salinas

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renovations aren’t just for kitchens! We’ve talked a lot about system integrations in new projects, but don’t discount retrofits. Daniel tells u...

Hope Is Not A Strategy with Lyn Gomes

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First of all, Lyn won the Benner award from The Building Commissioning Association. That’s a big deal! So she is someone worth listening to. Lyn tal...

Demystifying DALI with Paul Drosihn

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul has been nicknamed “The DALI Lama” for good reason. He’s a big proponent of the DALI (that's Digital Addressable Lighting Interface if you ...

Emergency Lighting Controls - It’s Not Rocket Science with Steve Mesh

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emergency Lighting Controls primary purpose is to provide sufficient illumination during emergencies for building evacuation and maneuvering. So just ...

The Timeless Art Of Collaboration with Robert White

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Illuminart and Peter Basso Associates collaborated and integrated very successfully 7 years ago. Robert discusses, with Webster and Ron, the advantage...

The Sandbox Is Big Enough For Everyone with Michael “MJ” Johnson

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From a European perspective, breaking into the North American market is daunting unless you’ve got someone like MJ and Global Lighting & Control...

Decentralizing The System with Dan Hollenkamp

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan talks about the need to focus on data management within building management systems and lighting controls. He emphasizes the significance of colle...

The Right Person Has To Be Involved with Anthony Guerriero

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Spec Rep” Anthony Guerriero started out as a sales rep then transitioned into controls which now puts him in the pretty unique position of being ...

VHS vs Beta with Mary Beth Gotti

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Beth admittedly is not an expert on lighting controls, but when someone with her experience and knowledge of the lighting industry is in on the c...

How The Sausage Is Made with Kaleb Gottwald

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kaleb is a Field Service Coordinator with ETC. What is a Field Project Coordinator you ask? Well, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out, ...

The Beeps and The Boops with Bryan Lussier

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can’t we all just get along? Specifiers, integrators, engineers, manufacturers, contractors, end-users… Bryan, with Webster and Ron, decries the l...

Value Add with Darren Lapsley

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s responsible for the lighting controls on a project? Who’s qualified? Who’s certified? We can tell you this - Darren is qualified! He bring...

Sell The Art, Not The Part with Justin Belz & Zach Evensen

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a landscape designer? A Contractor? Do you want to add “landscape lighting” to the services you provide? Then contact Justin and Zach at A...

It’s Not Just Shades with David Robinson

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Robinson from Mecho has learned to harness the sun! Well, sort of. More like Mecho uses the sun for light in buildings by applying just the righ...

Driving the Bus with No Steering Wheel with Ruth Taylor

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ruth tells Webster and Ron how PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratories) has focused for years on solid state lighting research, but has now seen...