US LED Appointed Mark McClear as President
The appointment establishes a new presidential role for the company as it looks to expand its lighting control market.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in People
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US LED has appointed Mark McClear as its first-ever president, a newly created role within the organization. McClear joins the company to work alongside CEO Ron Farmer to drive strategic growth in lighting controls.
Why it matters
The company aims to leverage this new leadership structure to scale its project services and expand its footprint in the broader lighting controls market. This strategic move aligns with a company-wide effort to capture a larger share of the national accounts sector.
US LED created the standalone president role for the first time in its history to support the expansion of lighting controls. CEO Ron Farmer has led the firm since its inception in November 2001.
The players
Mark McClear
He is the newly appointed president of US LED who previously served as global CEO of Casambi Technologies.
Ron Farmer
He is the founder and CEO of US LED who has led the company since November 2001.
US LED
This is a lighting technology company that is expanding its focus on strategic national accounts and lighting controls.
Casambi Technologies
This is a technology firm that partnered with US LED in 2022 and was previously led by Mark McClear.
The details
Mark McClear will report directly to CEO Ron Farmer as the company pivots to expand its lighting control offerings and national account project services. Prior to this role, McClear served as the global CEO of Casambi Technologies, a company US LED partnered with in 2022.
Timeline
Ron Farmer founded US LED in November 2001.
US LED established a partnership with Casambi Technologies in 2022.
Mark McClear assumed the role of president at US LED on October 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
The transition reflects a broader shift toward integrating smart controls into standard commercial lighting projects. By adding an executive with deep experience in this sector, US LED is positioning itself to compete more aggressively against rivals that prioritize digitized infrastructure.
Customers working with US LED on lighting projects may see an expanded portfolio of integrated control options for their facilities. This change indicates a shift toward more complex, service-oriented project management for clients.
The takeaway
The addition of a dedicated president suggests that US LED is preparing for a significant period of operational scaling. Business leaders often look to fill new executive roles when they intend to shift focus from product manufacturing to comprehensive project services.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership changes, visit the United States People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Inside Self-Storage.
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