Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiaryof Panasonic Lighting  universal lightingtechnologies mark hobartTechnologies America (PLTA), announced the acquisitionof Mark Hobart as the Regional Sales Manager in its southeastern United Statesterritory.

In his new role, Hobart will work directly with facilitymanagers, distributor teams and agents to grow Universal’s wide range oflighting solutions. As the Regional Sales Manager, he will be responsible forthe company’s growth in the southeastern region, including Alabama, Georgia andFlorida.

“We have made substantial progress with our LED retrofit market.As a result the strategy requires additional support, and we are pleased to addMark to our already strong sales bench,” said Eric Schlechtweg, Director ofEast Coast Sales for Universal. “With a comprehensive knowledge of LED lightingand the experience necessary to successfully manage LED retrofit projects, Markis the complete package. His sales abilities and firsthand experience willensure our agents and distributors are well informed with every tool andresource needed to pursue LED opportunities.”

Hobart brings more than two decades of lighting experience tothe company from a variety of lighting roles such as regional project salesmanager, national account manager and senior sales executive. As an electricalengineer with a diverse and comprehensive sales background, he has a strongtechnical understanding, combined with practical hands-on demonstratedcapabilities throughout his career, producing measurable and effective results.

Universal manufactures and engineers LED drivers, LED modules,and comprehensive LED retrofit and replacement products, including solutionswith up to 140,000+ lifetime hours. The company stands behind their 750+reliable DesignLights® Consortium qualified products.