Magic Lite Appoints Jeff Porter as COO

LDS Porter 400

Feb 8, 2021

Jeff Porter 2021Magic Lite has announced the appointment of Jeff Porter to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Porter has spent over 30 years in the North American electrical and lighting manufacturing and distribution industry, helping numerous companies build innovative product portfolios and channel strategies to ensure profitable growth. His experience and leadership qualities facilitated the advancement of several top companies, including NSi Industries, NII Northern International, Intermatic and Siemens to name a few.

“As we look ahead through 2021, we see significant opportunity for our company to play a key role in providing specialty lighting solutions that address our changing world,” says Tom Penton, Founder and President of Magic Lite. “Jeff’s insight into the needs of our industry and customer base will allow us to build on our track record of consistently delivering highly targeted products and superior service programs that best support our customers.”

“My philosophy is that success is driven by the success of our customers,” says Porter. “Tom and the team at Magic Lite have always had a strong commitment to their channel partners – and I’m excited to help expand our market footprint while striving to exceed customer expectations to ensure we continue to deliver on this promise.”

 

 

Related Articles


Changing Scene


Design

  • CSC LED: Spotted On-Site – Brantford School Lighting Upgrade

    CSC LED: Spotted On-Site – Brantford School Lighting Upgrade

    Upgrading lighting in educational spaces isn’t just about energy savings — it’s about creating environments where students and staff can see clearly, feel comfortable, and stay focused throughout the day. Recently in Brantford, ON, a local school refreshed both its cafeteria and hallways by replacing dim, green-tinted legacy fixtures with CSC LED flat panels. The… Read More…

  • Omnify: 7 Common Light Panel Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

    Omnify: 7 Common Light Panel Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

    You’ve invested in premium LED light guide panels for your retail display or commercial project. The specs looked perfect. The samples were gorgeous. But now? Something’s off. Maybe the lighting is uneven, or panels are starting to fail way before they should. Here’s the thing, most LED light guide panel problems aren’t manufacturing defects. They’re… Read More…


New Products

  • Peerless Electric: Arclux Series TB-LI – Grill Panel Light

    Peerless Electric: Arclux Series TB-LI – Grill Panel Light

    Discover the Arclux Series TB-LI LED luminaire for recessed installation. Easy push-in T-bar grill panel lights with aluminum body and optical polycarbonate diffuser, providing a distribution of 115°. The Arclux Series TB-LI LED fixtures are widely used in offices, residences, factories, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and schools. Read More…

  • SATCO|NUVO: LED Adjustable Wall Packs – Field Selectable

    SATCO|NUVO: LED Adjustable Wall Packs – Field Selectable

    Engineered for directional performance and on-site flexibility, these LED Adjustable Wall Packs deliver targeted outdoor illumination with precision control. Offered in small and large configurations, each fixture features its own dedicated wattage package and is field selectable—allowing you to choose from three wattages and three-color temperatures at installation to match your exact project requirements. The… Read More…