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We’re thrilled to announce that Chris Smith-Petersen has joined Visible Light as our newest team member!
Affectionately known as "CSP" across the lighting industry, Chris brings over two decades of lighting expertise supporting lighting designers, architects, engineers, and interior designers to achieve outstanding results in commercial lighting projects.
Chris’s blend of New England roots combined with his deep lighting industry expertise make him a powerhouse resource for your next lighting project.
- Extensive Lighting Industry Experience
- Over 20 years working for industry leaders including:
- • Landscape Forms
- • Sabin Acoustic Lighting
- • Ecosense
- • Color Kinetics / Philips / Signify
- Certifications and Membership
- • Lighting Certified (LC) by NCQLP since 2015.
- • Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) since 2011
- Comprehensive Application Knowledge
- • Higher Education, Healthcare, Office, Retail, Hospitality, Residential, Exterior Facades, Bridges, Parks, Landscape Lighting, Entertainment / Live Events
- Versatile Industry Roles
- • Sales, Product Marketing, Product Development, Business Development, Partner Training & Certification.
- Lighting Educator
- • Developed multiple AIA and IES accredited courses delivered to thousands of lighting specifiers across North America.
- • Featured speaker at multiple IES conferences
- • Featured speaker for multiple IES monthly webinars
How Chris & Visible Light Can Help
Whether you’re illuminating iconic landmarks or facades, designing spaces to promote health and productivity, creating lively public spaces, or integrating intelligent lighting control systems to meet stringent energy codes, Chris and the Visible Light team can guide you through every stage of your lighting project from design concepts and product selection to post installation support and troubleshooting.
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The Most Lighting Products: Representing 130+ premier lighting manufacturers and offering 1M+ high-quality lighting products, controls, and ccessories.
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Products You Can Trust: We select manufacturers for their exceptional quality, innovative designs and strong industry reputation.
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Expert Guidance: Our team’s background in architecture, engineering, lighting design, controls, and construction ensure seamless project support.
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Intelligent Lighting Control Systems:
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System design and requirement review with expert recommendations to meet your projects’ goals.
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Project specific control system wiring diagrams upon request
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Onsite system commissioning, programming, troubleshooting services available from Visible Light.
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Professional Services:
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Lighting calculations aligned with IES guidelines and local codes.
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Product sample assistance for mockups and client presentations.
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Transparent budget pricing and lead time estimates to keep projects on track.
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Pre-construction and post-installation support for flawless execution.
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Onsite system commission, programming and optimization services provided by Visible Light technicians and our Manufacturers.
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Fast, Reliable Responses: Streamlined project management to save time and enhance outcomes.
- Proven Track Record: With 34+ years of experience, Visible Light is the largest full-service Lighting Rep Agent in northern New England
- Ensuring project success: We are passionate about providing seamless project support, product expertise and education.
- Local Partnerships: Visible Light support every aspect of commercial lighting projects through our local partnerships:
- • Architects
- • Engineers
- • Lighting Designers
- • Interior designers
- • Electrical Distributors
- • Contractors
- • End-Users
Let’s Illuminate New England Together!
Connect with Chris to explore how we can make your next lighting project a success:
Chris Smith-Petersen, LC |