Progressive Lighting CEO Troy Lee will be inducted into the American Lighting Association‘s Hall of Fame in September, recognizing his years of leadership and contributions to the lighting industry.
“Troy represents everything the ALA Lighting Hall of Fame was created to celebrate,” said ALA President and CEO Jon Melchi. “His commitment to the lighting industry and to ALA has had a lasting impact.”
Lee’s induction represents literally a lifetime of service, leadership and contributions to the lighting industry. His work in lighting began when he was 12, assisting in his father’s business, Progressive Lighting, in Atlanta. There, he worked in the warehouse, helped set up the showroom, assembled fixtures and worked in customer service.
After earning a degree in economics from Mercer University, he formally joined Progressive Lighting in 1983. He held multiple roles across the company — including sales associate, showroom manager, store manager, and director of operations — before founding Savoy House in 2000, where he served as president and director of operations. In 2019, he was named CEO of Progressive Lighting, Lee Lighting and Savoy House.
Today, the companies operate 11 showroom locations across Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, and Savoy House distributes from a 550,000-square-foot facility in Duluth, Ga., with international offices in China and Vietnam.
Lee also currently serves as chairman of the Dallas Market Center Lightovation board, chairman of the ALA finance committee and a member of the association’s board of governors. He also contributes to his local community through leadership roles with his church and the Johns Creek Symphony and Chorale Board, the ALA said.
“ALA is a better organization thanks to Troy’s dedication and foresight as treasurer. He has been an invaluable resource to our members, board, and professional staff,” said Laurie Gross, president of Gross Electric, Inc., and past CEO and chairperson of ALA. “We appreciate all he has done for the lighting industry. Thank you, Troy!”
“Troy is an industry leader and supporter. His commitment to the betterment of our industry, ALA, his showroom partners, his staff, and his support of organizations such as Lighting One and The H Foundation, is a testament to the man he is. He is always first to say yes, willing to try new approaches with enthusiasm and conviction to foster success,” said Gregg Garofalo, president of Lighting One.
Lee will be inducted into the Lighting Hall of Fame during the ALA’s annual conference which will be held this year on Sept. 9 in Louisville, Ky.
