The Principals of HLB Lighting Design are pleased to recognize our newly promoted aspiring leaders. Our commitment to advancing our talented team’s career development is essential to our success.

“Growth is essential to every business; at HLB the Principals are committed to investing in talented people who have the vision and passion to lead our firm into the future.” – Barbara Horton, President/CEO

Join us in acknowledging their dedication and contributions to furthering design excellence in lighting.

New Senior Associates

Lilian Fu

Ms. Fu is a design leader in the SF office with over 15 years of experience. She has expanded her areas of expertise in several major market sectors including several projects in the city of San Francisco’s Mission Bay Masterplan. Lilian demonstrates her appreciation for both the technical advances, sustainable opportunities and artistry in lighting for every project.

Ann Little

Ms. Little plays a strategic role as the Marketing Manager in the LA office and contributes to HLB’s overall business development endeavors as well as manages the firm’s public media/communications programs. Ann has been with HLB for over 14 years and has woven her creativity into promoting the firm’s design excellence.

Laura Yates

Ms. Yates is a design leader in the LA office with over 25 years of experience and 5 years with HLB. Her earlier career development at Disney grounded her for complex projects that require a creative approach and strong management skills. Laura has recently completed the acclaimed City Creek Center development in Salt Lake City, UT.

New Associates

Allison Brown

Ms. Brown is a design leader in the NY office with 6 years of experience at HLB. Allison’s masters degree from Penn State University has given her the skills needed in today’s lighting industry for creative solutions that are grounded in a strong pragmatism and effective use of technology. Her projects vary from academic to waterfront parks, with Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park to her credit.

Michael Lindsey

Mr. Lindsey is a design leader in the LA office where he has combined his strong design and technical skills from the University of Colorado Boulder with his passion for environmental preservation. Michael joined HLB in 2007 with an eye towards developing his design skills on large scale projects that challenge his expertise. In addition to his significant project design and management commitments, Michael is also an active member of the International Association of Lighting Designers’ Energy and Sustainability Committee.

Brandon Thrasher

Mr. Thrasher has over 8 years of experience in theatrical and architectural lighting. Since joining HLB’s Boston office in 2010, he has worked on a range of project types including 500,000 SF of office space for Biogen Idec. Brandon’s design approach is driven by his keen interest in providing high quality environments through energy efficient lighting. Brandon is also an active member of the International Association of Lighting Designers.

New Senior Designers

In addition, HLB is pleased to recognize the following newly promoted Senior Designers:

· Brian Franco, San Francisco office
· Robyn Goldstein, Boston office
· Leia Kozel, San Francisco office
· Taka Taira, San Francisco office

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