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David Warfel

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David Warfel is a passionate advocate for light, widely known for entertaining audiences with his legendary presentations, satisfying readers with countless articles and hundreds of blog posts, and teaching professionals with nationally regarded continuing education. 

He has spoken internationally for the Illuminating Engineering Society, delivered presentations at LightFair, CEDIA, Fine Homebuilding Summit, BOND Custom, every Lightapalooza, and more. His writing has been featured multiple times in Fine Homebuilding, Houzz.com, Technology Designer, CEPro, Residential Systems, and Lighting Design & Application, among others.

David is founding designer and partner of Light Can Help You, a nationally-recognized lighting design firm specializing in custom residential lighting and known for supporting custom integration partners as they grow in the business.

Tim Ryan

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Tim Ryan is the Vice President and a Senior Lighting Designer at Lighthouse Design Studio. With a background in landscape design and construction, Tim’s passion for lighting began early in his career as he integrated illumination into his landscape projects. By 2003, captivated by the transformative power of light in outdoor spaces, he transitioned fully into the world of landscape lighting.   

Since 2015, Tim has been an executive manager with Lighthouse, where he collaborates with top-tier professionals in landscape design, home integration, and architecture to continue to push the art of landscape lighting design. He is also deeply committed to the education and mentorship of future outdoor lighting designers, actively engaging with the industry’s leading educational organizations to ensure the continued growth and refinement of this specialized art form. 

Industry Leadership Engagement

·  BOD Member- International Landscape Lighting Institute

·  BOD Member- Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals

·  Technical Committee Advisor- IES, Illumination Engineering Society

Peter Romaniello

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Peter has over 30 years of experience in both architectural and theatrical lighting design. His company, Conceptual Lighting, LLC, is a diverse architectural lighting design firm that develops lighting systems for a variety of commercial and residential spaces. Houses of worship, restaurants, educational facilities, health care facilities, and exterior landscape lighting are all common project types handled by the firm. The small size of the firm assures attention to detail and a personal commitment to each project. Peter Romaniello’s theatrical lighting design background allows for an approach to lighting that is both aesthetically pleasing and technologically correct.

Bruce Clark

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Bruce Clark launched Kaleidolight Lighting Design in 2020, a practice focused on the Custom Integration industry. Early on, he was asked to describe his approach to lighting and design to potential partners. Rather than limiting his role to just “design,” Bruce embraced the title “Lighting Sherpa,” someone who helps guide others through their lighting challenges. Whether through design services, educational content, or clarifying specifications, Bruce is committed to making lighting more accessible and actionable for both industry partners and clients. He doesn’t do the work for you but works alongside you to ensure successful project outcomes and a deeper understanding of lighting.

Bruce has developed and delivered training, led coaching groups, consulted on projects, and advised trade groups and rep firms, helping integrators nationwide build effective lighting strategies. Now, with the Illuminated Lighting Design Services team, Bruce continues to share his passion and expertise with a broader audience.Our leadership development experts will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective leader. We offer a full range of leadership development services including leadership training, executive coaching, and team building.

Aaron Severtson

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Aaron Severtson is a Senior Application Specialist with Elemental LED, focusing on emerging lighting technologies and control solutions. He has been working in the custom integrator market for 23 years and has vast experience with LED luminaires and load controls. He also has a background and experience in theatrical and performance lighting, where he has worked with digital lighting, control, and show design. His passion for delivering a quality lighting experience led him to develop the Vantage KolorTune control solution and his ongoing goal is to provide custom integrators and designers with easy and capable lighting and control solutions that bridge the gap between design and delivery of a lighting experience.

Steven Rissi

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Steven’s journey in custom integration began over 20 years ago as an installation technician, sparking a passion for technical excellence that has defined his career. Since then, he has witnessed the industry transform dramatically, and his commitment to helping others master these evolving technologies has only grown stronger.

With hands-on experience in installation, store management, and client services, Steven spent more than nine years in training management with CEDIA, where he authored two industry textbooks. As Director of Technical Education and Development at HTSA, Steven’s passion lies in helping professionals develop the knowledge and skills necessary for technical advancement.

Brady King

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Brady’s eagerness for storytelling through the use of light and the collaborative atmosphere of design has guided him through a career in theatrical lighting into architectural lighting and his current role as Lead Lighting Designer with Light Can Help You. Brady has designed for entertainment, residential, retail, and hospitality projects and has a lengthening list of luxury residential projects across the continent. Brady completed his Masters of Fine Arts at the University of California-Irvine in lighting design.

Kelli Hernandez

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Kelli began her lighting career in the theater, training at the University of California-Irvine before moving into architectural lighting in hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces. Kelli made the jump to residential lighting design when she joined the Light Can Help You team, where she now serves as Senior Lighting Designer and Studio Leader. Kelli’s residential experience now extends coast to coast with some of the most impressive luxury homes in the country.

Jessica Doyle

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Jessica is the longest-serving employee at Light Can Help You outside of ownership as a direct result of her incredible attention to detail and boundless creative energy. Jessica began her lightingcareer in the theater and designed lighting for plays, concerts, and opera for nearly a decade. Jessica made the switch to architectural lighting with a jump start as a graduate of the Master’s in Architectural Lighting Design program at the New York School of Interior Design and joined Light Can Help You, quickly rising to Senior Lighting Designer and now Senior Studio Leader.

Kim Davis

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Kim was a successful interior designer with over fifteen years of professional experience when she met the Light Can Help You team and recognized an opportunity to further hone her lighting skills. Kim is now an accomplished Senior Lighting Designer and Studio Leader and works on residential and commercial projects across a wide swath of the continent.