Founded in 1961 by Kyle Konnerth. Kyle was part of the original Gotham company (Vermillion, OH) which later became a division of Acuity Brands Lighting.
1960’s
Kyle Konnerth partners with Martin Dunar driving the next level of growth. Martin would leave the company and go on to head two North American lighting manufacturers.
1980’s
Kyle Konnerth adds his sons Jim, Ted and Kris to the family business. Ted would go on to become VP of sales at a lighting manufacturer while Jim went on to form a lighting agency.
1980’s
Kris Konnerth becomes managing partner of Lighting Systems of Columbus representing lines from Prescolite, Kim, Moldcast.
2000’s
Kris Konnerth and Gordon Vink become junior partners at LSOC representing Hubbell Lighting.
2010’s
New partners Gordon Vink, Scott Fenton and Shannon Fry begin their relationship with Acuity Brands Lighting.
2020’s
Scott Fenton and Shannon Fry grow the company from nine to twenty-seven employees, along the way becoming the largest lighting agent in Columbus.
At Lighting Systems of Columbus, our mission is to enhance the built environment through the application of electric lighting. We connect our customer base and lighting manufacturers so that they can create innovative, sustainable lighting solutions that transform spaces and enhance lives.
Our dedicated team of experts, fueled by a passion for architecture, lighting and design, collaborates seamlessly with our customers to deliver tailored lighting solutions for a diverse range of projects and applications. Specifiers, electrical distributors, electrical contractors, and general contractors can find technical support, product awareness, sales proficiency, and customer service within our organization. We are committed to promoting our manufacturer partners as they deliver beautifully made, boundary pushing, cutting-edge lighting technologies and products to the architectural community.
Guided by integrity, creativity, and an understanding of the effects of lighting on the human experience, Lighting Systems of Columbus continues to be the strongest and most successful lighting manufacturer representative in the Central Ohio Market.
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