• Darren Luce
• Douglas Welch
• Bryan Lortie
• Nicola Rueschmann
• Christopher W. Quigley
• Chris Pekar
• Meghan Boyd
• Bobby Baines
• Dij Lazar
• Trudy Gilpin

Principal – Managing Director

• Sales + Marketing Management
• Specification + Project Sales
• Business Development

darren@cdm2lightworks.com
mobile 604.813.3337

Darren Luce has over 25 years of lighting industry experience as a designer, distributor, agent and manufacturer providing him with a uniquely broad based strategic knowledge of the lighting business. Darren has successfully managed sales and marketing organizations and businesses with a proven track record of generating high value growth from the architectural lighting markets both locally and globally. Darren is a passionate lighting guy with a love of architecture contributing to his reputation as a closet architect.

Principal – Business Development

• Attraction Market Development
• Turnkey Project Management
• Special Projects

doug@cdm2lightworks.com
mobile 604.220.9390

Douglas Welch combines a Masters Degree in Design for the Theatre with 30 years of lighting experience including management of both theatre consulting and specialty lighting design practices. Doug specializes in lighting design for live entertainment, museums, world fairs, theme parks, special events, hospitality, and retail applications. Doug has designed and/or managed stage productions and lighting projects across Canada, the United States and Europe and has worked on Broadway. Doug’s determination to get the right light in the right place lead to his proclamation: “It’s called DESIGN”

Sales Manager

• Project Sales
  • Vancouver Island
  • BC Interior Key Accounts
• Key Account Sales
• Business Development

bryan@cdm2lightworks.com
mobile 778.558.1509

Bryan brings 25 years of industry experience to LIGHTWORKS as an electrical contractor, specification sales representative and regional sales management with leading global manufacturers. Bryan has found great success assisting his customers in the realization of successful architectural, commercial and industrial projects. Bryan has been happily married for the past 20 years and has 2 wonderful children ages 11 and 13, on his time off Bryan can be found restoring his old house or depending on weather skiing, running, biking, golfing or just hanging out with his family.

Senior Account Manager

• Specification Sales
• Corporate Account Sales
• Market Development

nicola@cdm2lightworks.com
mobile 778.888.7358

Nicola started working in the lighting industry in 1999. Nicola is a trained interior designer and has a great interest in lighting, design and architecture. She enjoys taking things apart to see how they work. Her work inspires a passion to see things that she has created built into something tangible. Nicola’s philosophy is that relationships are the meaning of life, and her unique ability to identify with and understand our clients’ needs makes Nicola a vital member of our team.

Account Manager

• Specification Sales
• Corporate Account Sales
• Market Development

christopher@cdm2lightworks.com
mobile 604.880.8337

Christopher joins the LIGHTWORKS team with over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, communications and special events production. Christopher has a Diploma in Interior Design and has cultivated a passion for lighting and lighting design. Christopher believes that all projects, large or small, architectural, commercial or residential deserve well designed lighting. That’s a commitment Christopher makes to each and everyone of his customers by giving them the level of attention and service they need.

Technical Sales + Project Manager

• Specification + Project Management Resources
• Lighting Applications and Systems Integration
• Commissioning + Programming Services

chris@cdm2lightworks.com
mobile 604.818.1395

Chris Pekar joins the LIGHTWORKS team with an engineering background and over 15 years of lighting industry experience. An application specialist with a passion for new technology, Chris enjoys working with specifiers to help develop innovative and practical solutions for unique lighting challenges. Understanding that quality design must be followed with quality implementation, Chris is committed through all phases of a project’s life in order to ensure impressive results. He believes that clear communication is paramount to success in any team endeavour, not withstanding his other passions, family and music.

Sales Operations Manager

• Quotations + Customer Service
• Order + Project Management
• Operations + Logistic Coordination

meghan@cdm2lightworks.com
direct 604.215.7721

Meghan is relatively new to the lighting industry and is excited to be part of the LIGHTWORKS team. She has spent the last several years working as a senior administrator in the IT sector with previous experience in sales and advertising. Meghan’s friendly personality and outstanding organizational skills are a welcome addition to this busy office. When she’s not sitting behind a computer, you will find Meghan outside enjoying nature any chance she gets.

Special Projects Manager

• Museum + Attraction Markets
• International Projects

bobby@cdm2lightworks.com
mobile 250.893.7721

Bobby comes to LIGHTWORKS with 21 years of lighting industry experience including manufacturing, distribution and sales. Bobby is at his best using his wealth of knowledge to successfully bring your lighting project from the design and budget phase to the procurement and installation phase, while maintaining a very satisfying experience for all parties. Bobby has been happily married for 15 years and has two beautiful young daughters, which means he works well under pressure and eagerly awaits any challenge you may present him.

Inside Sales

• Customer Service
• Order Management
• Purchasing

dij@cdm2lightworks.com
direct 604.215.7721

Dij comes to LIGHTWORKS with 15 years of experience managing inventory, coordinating sales orders and scheduling shipments working for companies such as Canfisco and BC Packers. She is committed to helping LIGHTWORKS offer responsive and friendly customer service and timely order fulfillment. Dij enjoys family leisure time and sings alto in a local Broadway choir.

Accounting & Administration Manager

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Credit Applications

trudy@cdm2lightworks.com
office 604.215.7721

Trudy has been working in the lighting industry since 1999 doing specification writing, contract administration and accounting. Trudy also did a stint managing a safety supply company branch location where she was responsible for retail and commercial sales, warehousing and staff management. When not keeping the LIGHTWORKS crew in line, Trudy can be found on the softball field trying to escape injury, rollerblading around our beautiful city of Vancouver or 4 x 4ing in “Jake” (her Jeep).