At the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP), we are guided by a commitment to excellence in lighting. Our leadership is comprised of dedicated professionals who are leaders in the field of lighting design, application, research, and education.
Board of Directors
The NCQLP is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of esteemed professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for lighting. Our Directors are chosen for their expertise and their ability to lead the industry towards greater standards of practice.
The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the NCQLP and ensuring that our mission to promote the effective use of lighting for the benefit of the public is carried out with integrity and foresight.
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Bernard J. Ericson, LC
President
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Wayne Callham, LC
Treasurer
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Liesel Whitney-Schulte, LC
Secretary
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Eric Erickson, LC
Board Member - At Large
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Catherine Hall, LC, IALD, EDAC, LEED AP
Board Member - At Large
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Sidney A. Phillips, Jr., LC
Board Member - At Large
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Alex Baker, MSc, LC
Board Member - At Large
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Frank Agraz, LC, IES
Board Member - At Large
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Kristen Mallardi, LC, MIES, Industry IIDA
Board Member - At Large
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Shaun Fillion, LC, CLCP, IALD
Board Member - At Large
Council Members
Supporting the Board of Directors is the NCQLP Council, an assembly of distinguished lighting professionals who serve as the operational backbone of our certification process. The Council encompasses a diverse group of specialists who oversee the development of examination content, criteria for certification, and maintenance of the NCQLP’s rigorous standards.
The collaboration between the Board of Directors and the Council ensures that the NCQLP maintains the highest level of professional standards for lighting practitioners and continues to serve the public through advancements in lighting practice.
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Daniel Frering
Council Member
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Greg Ehrich, LC
Council Member
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Daniel J. Mellinger, LC
Council Member
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Maria Northup
Council Member
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Richard A. Hormuth, LC
Council Member
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Colleen Harper
Council Member
Member Organizations
NCQLP is governed by a Board of Directors that represents its member organizations:
- Design Lights Consortium (DLC)
- Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
- International Association of Lighting Designers Inc. (IALD)
- interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO)
- Lighting Research Center (LRC)
- National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD)
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
- US Department of Energy (USDOE)