PINE BROOK, N.J. – May 2026] – MaxLite, a leading innovator in energy-efficient lighting and controls solutions, today announced the appointment of Joe DeAngelis as Vice President of C&I Sales – North Region, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in strategic sales growth and customer support across key commercial and industrial markets.
In this role, DeAngelis will lead MaxLite’s North Region C&I sales organization, which includes the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and North Central territories. He will be responsible for driving regional growth, strengthening channel partnerships, and expanding customer engagement initiatives throughout the territory. DeAngelis will work remotely from the Chicago area.
DeAngelis brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning lighting, smart buildings, IoT, controls, HVAC, semiconductors, and energy-efficient technologies. Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing sales organizations while delivering significant revenue growth and operational success.
Most recently, he led a rapidly growing lighting controls retrofit business, successfully scaling operations through strategic channel development, product innovation, and customer-focused solutions. He has also held leadership roles with Lunera, SPX Corporation, Samsung Semiconductor, and Motorola Semiconductor.
“Joe’s leadership experience, technical expertise, and deep understanding of the commercial and industrial market make him an outstanding addition to the MaxLite team,” said Dwight Kitchen, Chief Revenue Officer at MaxLite. “As we continue investing in our sales organization and expanding our market presence, Joe will play a critical role in accelerating growth across the North Region while strengthening relationships with our customers and channel partners.”
DeAngelis holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
His appointment reflects MaxLite’s ongoing commitment to investing in talent, expanding customer support resources, and driving long-term growth across its lighting and controls business.
About MaxLite Inc.:
MaxLite has been committed to providing energy-efficient lighting products since 1993. As one of the industry’s early adopters of LED technology, MaxLite offers a comprehensive line of high-quality, certified indoor and outdoor LED lamps and luminaires—along with its award-winning c-Max Lighting Controls solution. A five-time recipient of the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its industry leadership, MaxLite continues to be at the forefront of energy-efficient technologies through the innovative research and development capabilities of its teams and facilities in New Jersey, Indiana, and globally. MaxLite is a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council.
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