The IES ANSI Process & 2023-2024 Standards Update

Michael is President and CTO of LightLab International Allentown, LLC. Previously, he was he was the President of Luminaire Testing Laboratory, Inc. (LTL) for 12 years. Following the acquisition of LTL by Underwriters Laboratories in 2010, Michael became principal engineer (PDE) for lighting performance testing with UL. Michael is a Past President of the IES Lehigh Valley Chapter and is currently a board member of the Council for Optical and Radiation Measurement (CORM). He has been an IES member for 21 years, is a past chair of the IES Testing Procedures Committee and now serves as chair of the Photometry of Indoor Luminaires Subcommittee of the IES Testing Procedures Committee. As a career-long member of the photometric testing community, Michael has been dedicated to the use of light measurement methods to help promote quality lighting and energy efficiency. Michael believes that the IES provides a collaborative platform for the development of standards and educational materials for greater industry consensus and understanding.

Pat has worked in the lighting industry for 43 years including theatrical, television, and commercial lighting venues, as a Lighting Designer/Director. Currently, Pat is the Senior Manager of Technical Content, overseeing all phases of IES Standards Development. Pat also teaches at the New York School of Interior Design, enjoys sailing, biking and skiing.