OCL Architectural Lighting Announces New President

Jan. 9, 2020
Jimalee Beno has joined OCL Architectural Lighting as the company's new president. She comes to OCL with extensive experience in the architectural linear, decorative, and downlighting space.

We are pleased to announce that Jimalee Beno has joined OCL Architectural Lighting as our new President.

Jimalee comes to OCL with extensive experience in the architectural linear, decorative, and downlighting space.  Most recently she was with Acuity Brands where she served as Vice President of Customer Engagement and before that in several senior specification sales, marketing, and product management positions.  Prior to Acuity Brands, Jimalee held the position of Vice President Sales and Marketing for Visa Lighting. 

In addition Jimalee is very active in key industry associations such as IES and IALD.  She is currently the President of the IALD Educational Trust Board of Directors and has a long history of supporting industry education and mentoring programs.

Jimalee is a graduate of Kent State University.

OCL has experienced solid growth in share and customers since becoming part of Legrand North America, and Jimalee’s strong design orientation and deep network in the lighting industry, particularly with the agents and designers, will help the OCL team continue this momentum.

About OCL Architectural Lighting

OCL was founded in 1973 on traditional values and high-quality craftsmanship. With over 45 years of experience in the lighting industry, our passion for architectural lighting was established years ago, when The Original Cast Lighting® began restoring and replicating classic lighting fixtures in a small workshop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Today, OCL manufacturers innovative, high-performance, specification-grade architectural and decorative LED luminaires.  Our talented and experienced designers and engineers work with the latest technologies, using cutting-edge processes to create innovative and enduring luminous forms.  Our extensive experience modifying and customizing our luminaires empowers lighting designers and architects to bring their unique ideas to life.

Contact:

Brad Glotfelty, Marketing Specialist  

314.863.1895

Email:

[email protected]

Web site:

https://ocl.com/