Industry Advisory Committee

Bernie Erickson has over 42 years of experience building businesses and designing lighting projects. He currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Innovation at Facilities Solutions Group, and the President of the NCQLP. Bernie currently holds the LC for the NCQLP, The CLEP from the AEE, the CLMC from NALMCO, and holds Emeritus status with the IES. He received his MBA from Montclair State University and BA from Rutgers University. His recent lighting project at the World Trade Center Oculus received an IES Illuminations Award of Merit in 2021.

Tyson Taussig is a lighting specialist and energy professional based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With almost 20 years of experience in energy efficiency, project sales, and sustainable design, he currently serves as a Lighting Specialist at Broken Arrow Electric Supply, where he manages audits, quotations, and project delivery from start to finish. Tyson has been recognized nationally as the Regional Energy Manager of the Year at the AEE World Conference, and he is proud to serve as President of the Association of Energy Engineers of Oklahoma, a role he has held for the past two years.

Beyond his professional work, Tyson has also contributed to the renewable energy community as a past president of the Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council and as host of the podcast Watt’s Up, Oklahoma?.

At home, Tyson’s greatest joy comes from life with his wife and their young children. His blend of professional expertise and personal energy makes him a trusted collaborator and a dedicated advocate for sustainable solutions.

Michael Davidson is a solutions architect engineer with Synapse Wireless, assisting OEMs and end-users with everything from controls integration to system installation and configuration. He joined the team in 2009, is focused on building ecosystems around DALI-2 and IEC 62386 standards, and is a member of IES, ANSI, NALMCO, DLC, and DiiA committees on lighting controls. Michael offers his colleagues and customers a wealth of technical and field-application knowledge related to the design, installation, configuration, and commissioning of intelligent lighting systems and other IoT applications. He has been recognized for his professional accomplishments and speaking engagements at lighting industry events. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Michael spent the next 30 years managing sales teams and IoT engineers for Forbes Fortune 100 companies and venture capital organizations.

Stephen Irving is a Standards Development Leader at Lutron Electronics. He has over 20 years of experience at Lutron, ranging from engineering product design, quality, compliance, global certifications, and standards development. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Stephen currently focuses on energy efficiency and system performance standards and regulations, advocating for the best interests of Lutron’s customers. He represents Lutron in the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Electro-Fed Canada (EFC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Committees C87 (lamps), C82 (ballasts and drivers), and C137 (lighting systems), and in the Global Lighting Association (GLA). Stephen currently serves as the Chair of NEMA’s Lighting Controls Technical Committee and Vice-Chair of NEMA’s International and Regional Standardization Committee.

Mr. Miller is Co-Founder/CEO/CTO Avi-on Labs. Prior to founding Avi-on, Mr. Miller was Senior Vice President at Trilliant, Vice President of global software at Itron, and Vice President of Strategy at Silicon Energy. Eric has over 20 years of experience overseeing the development and deployment of multiple large-scale utility, industrial, and commercial building IOT platforms. Mr. Miller has also been a National leader in energy efficiency policy, renewable energy development, demand response, and utility energy resource planning for over 30 years.

Dan Wang-Munson is the Optics, Test and Compliance Manager at RAB Lighting.

She is the lead optical engineer with over ten years of optical design experience. She has designed optics for various types of LED products, some of which had received next generation luminaire, architectural SSL product innovation, Core77 design awards and other awards.

She is also in charge of the testing and compliance team, managing all new and sustaining products testing, making sure the products perform, last and meet all compliance requirements.

She has extensive knowledge in product design, product testing, products compliance as well as critical components in LED luminaires.

She received a MS. in lighting from the Lighting Research Center in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2009 as well as a MS in optical engineering in China in 2003 and a BS in mechanical engineering in 1999. She received her LC in 2015 and has been granted over 10 patents in products design.

Devin Jernigan is an experienced leader in the lighting industry with over 10 years of service. He earned both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. Currently, as Vice President of Strategy, Marketing & Innovation at ILLUMUS, powered by ILP and GREEN CREATIVE, he oversees global product development, marketing, and engineering. Devin is passionate about driving innovation and sustainability, believing that the future of lighting holds exciting possibilities. His optimistic leadership inspires teams to create impactful solutions that enhance efficiency and elevate industry standards.

With a career spanning close to 20 years, François has always focused on developing and executing technology-driven visions. He has navigated diverse landscapes – from startups to established enterprises, research institutions and universities – consistently at the forefront of defining the technology vision.

Driven by a deep passion for technology, his mission is to innovate and translate groundbreaking concepts into tangible business realities. As co-founder of Sollum Technologies, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing a revolution in dynamic LED horticultural lighting.

Evan Smith is the Vice President of Products & Sourcing at Keystone Technologies, LLC.  Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Management & finance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, he has been in the lighting industry for over 13 years with, the majority of focus being in product development for the commercial and industrial sector.   Today he is responsible for leading Keystone’s product & engineering teams and developing Keystone’s core global supply chain partnerships.  Guided by pragmatism and cost-efficient innovation, he drives Keystone’s product strategy to meet current industry needs while advancing LED lighting and control solutions that deliver lasting value for all stakeholders.

Michael S. O’Boyle, has been in the lighting industry for 40 years. He started at Underwriters Laboratories, moved to Lightolier-Genlyte/Thomas, then to Philips Lighting, and is now with Signify. Michael has been actively involved with safety & performance standards for his entire career; where he has held various R&D, product testing, product certification, and product standards positions.  Michael is a principal member of the National Electrical Code panel 18 (lighting).  He is also the ANSI appointed US technical advisor to the IEC TC34 subcommittee IEC SC34D (luminaires). Michael has been an active member of multiple committees for various standard development organizations including: ANSI (C78,C81, C82, C136, C137), ASHRAE (TC2.09),  CANENA (chair of THSC34D), CSA (ICLP),IEC (TC34), IES (Horticultural, Test Procedures, Photobiological), and UL Standard Technical Panels (UL153, UL496, UL935, UL970, UL1573, UL1574, UL1598, UL1838, UL1993, UL2108, UL8750, UL8800, UL8802).  Michael is chair of The NEMA Luminaire Technical Committee and was past chair of both the NEMA Luminaire Section and the NEMA Codes & Standards Committee. He is also a chair of the American Lighting Association Engineering Committee. Michael has industry awards including: The ALA Pillar of the Industry (2007),  UL Leadership in LED Lighting Safety and Standards Development (2010), and the National Electrical Code Quarter Century Club (2019). Michael has five US utility patents in the field of lighting. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science (Electrical) from The New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Mark Hand is Vice President of Engineering at Acuity Brands, based in Decatur, GA.

Alyssa Bendtsen is the Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Cree Lighting where she manages the regulatory safety of commercial and industrial LED lighting products from inception of concept all the way to market launch and beyond. She also supports performance certifications like DLC, ENERGY STAR®, and DarkSky. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and has spent the last 16 years supporting regulatory and environmental safety with a market leading industrial lighting manufacturer as well as extensive experience in MRI shielding, MRI lighting and patient experience in the healthcare industry.

Jeremy Yon is the Director of Compliance & Industry Relations for Current Lighting. In this role, he leads a team responsible for regulatory compliance of over twenty lighting, controls, and technology brands as well as engaging in government and industry relations, regulatory topics, and standards development for all matters related to lighting and associated controls. Jeremy actively participates and leads efforts within several industry association, most notably with NEMA and Electro-Federation Canada. He brings a cross-disciplinary design perspective to complex topics using his degrees in Architectural Engineering along with his prior experience as a lighting designer, product designer, and systems manager with both small and large companies.

With a career spanning close to 20 years, François has always focused on developing and executing technology-driven visions. He has navigated diverse landscapes – from startups to established enterprises, research institutions and universities – consistently at the forefront of defining the technology vision.
Driven by a deep passion for technology, his mission is to innovate and translate groundbreaking concepts into tangible business realities. As co-founder of Sollum Technologies, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing a revolution in dynamic LED horticultural lighting.