LumiGroup nominates Luana Kurtzmann and Vivien Okonski as Associates

January 25, 2024

LumiGroup has the pleasure of welcoming two new partners:  Luana Kurtzmann and Vivien Okonski

Luana Kurtzmann has accumulated more than 12 years of experience in lighting and distribution; she is a senior member of the Inside Sales team, supporting LumiGroup’s Head office in Montreal and its branch office in Quebec City. Since joining LumiGroup in 2018, she has earned the respect of her colleagues for her wide range of skills, leadership and creativity. She is a specialist at collaborating with the many lighting industry players – distributors, contractors, and manufacturers from around the world, in addition to the community of designers, architects and engineers.

Vivien Okonski joined LumiGroup in 2020 as a Lighting Design Specialist. He is known for his superior technical knowledge, service excellence and team building skills. He’s proven himself to be a determined competitor in all aspects of his life, as demonstrated by his former success as an international gymnast. He has played a key role in the development of the sales division, managing hundreds of Montreal-based projects – retail, commercial, office, manufacturing and residential. Vivien works closely with Montreal’s community of Designers and Architects, as well as with manufacturers worldwide; travelling annually to conferences, world trade shows and manufacturing sites, to stay current on new trends and fixtures.

LumiGroup, created in 1995, is one of Quebec’ leading lighting agencies and well known within Canada’s lighting industry. “These nominations acknowledge the dedication, competence, and leadership of exceptional employees, devoted to our success and growth. I am honored to call them partners” noted JC Calabro, president, and CEO.

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