Current Lighting Adds Marketing & Sales Leadership
Current Lighting recently announced two additions to their revenue generating team to support their sales organization and distributors.
Recognizing the importance of marketing, Current is welcoming Shannon Thomas, who has significant experience in the building trades marketing through distributors to contractors and end-users.
Introducing Shannon Thomas
Current announces the appointment of Shannon Thomas as the new Vice President of Marketing. She brings a wealth of expertise and a visionary approach to help drive the company’s strategic growth.
“With a strong background in product commercialization and a perspective that sets her apart in the lighting industry, Shannon brings unique talent to the table,” Current Chief Commercial Officer Chip Taylor said. “Her experience leading and building marketing teams will play a vital role in shaping Current’s marketing presence and further strengthening the company’s commitment to being a valuable partner to its customers.”
Thomas brings extensive experience to Current, with over 20 years in Product & Brand leadership. Her career began at Moen, where she conducted research, developed plumbing products, and created GTM plans for wholesalers and retailers. After a successful career at Moen, Shannon went on to work for companies such as Newell Rubbermaid, Electrolux, Hunter Douglas, and Britax. Throughout her career, she has focused on strategy and leadership within each marketing organization, building successful marketing teams and commercializing consumer-driven products.
In her spare time, Shannon enjoys watching soccer or college football (Go Clemson!), reading, and traveling. She and her husband, Brad, stay busy with their children Ellie and Brody – Ellie attends UNC and is a rising junior, while Brody is a rising sophomore in high school.
Supporting Current Lighting Southeastern Sales Organization and Distributors
Current has named Drew Roberts as the Regional VP of Sales for the Southeast Region effective June 3rd. Drew comes to us from Cooper Lighting Solutions, having spent three and a half years as a National Channel Manager serving three National Distributor accounts.
He began his career at Acuity Brands where he held multiple, progressive sales management roles during his twelve and a half years there. He held two positions within the Southeastern Region: Regional Sales Manager and Director of Regional Sales. He was also the Director of Sales for four National Distributor accounts. Drew spent one year at LUX Dynamics as the Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast.
In his new role, Drew will continue to support Current Lighting’s overall strategy alongside the Southeastern agency partners and respective customers.
Welcome to the electrical industry Shannon and congratulations Drew.