People On the Move - April 24, 2026 Update

News about executive promotions and hires at Hellermann-Tyton, Signify, A-D, UC Swift, M.K. Morse, Schneider Elecric and Bell & McCoy.
April 23, 2026
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HellermannTyton (Milwaukee, WI)

Terry Tuttle, (in photo) who has served as president of HellermannTyton North America since 2017, has been promoted to regional president Americas for the company, according to a post at www.biztimes.com. The post said she will manage operations in South and North America.

 


Signify (Somerset, NJ)

Kevin Poyck, president, Genlyte, Color Kinetics and Entertainment Business Unit is retiring from Signify, as of May 1. Christy Tilton will be appointed as president of Genlyte Solutions, while Sameer Sodhi will continue to lead the global Color Kinetics and Entertainment businesses.
Since joining Signify in 2021, Tilton has driven strategic partnerships with sales agents and supporting customers in adopting energy-efficient LED and connected lighting solutions. She has also served on boards and committees for the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA), among others. She has had experience at Signify in sales, marketing, commercial operations, offer development, manufacturing and quality.
Poyck joined the company in 2019, bringing extensive leadership experience across industries and disciplines. In his time with Signify, he has focused on driving commercial excellence and competitive service in the US, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. According to the press release, Poyck was instrumental in establishing Genlyte Solutions as an integrated, end-to-end professional business, guiding the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, advancing employee engagement and building a culture of inclusion. He also represented Signify on the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) board of directors.

 

Affiliated Distributors (AD)  (Wayne, PA)

Chris Marlow will join AD as president of its Independent Electrical Supply Division (IESD), effective May 1. He has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the electrical industry, including posts with ABB, Cerrowire and Southwire, and has a MBA from Auburn University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Georgia.
Marlow will succeed Karen Baker, who announced her retirement earlier this year. AD said in the press release that it’s grateful for Karen’s leadership, service and how she helped grow the division and position IESD for continued success.
In his new role, Marlow will lead the division and work in close partnership with AD leadership, the IESD Board and AD’s member and supplier partners. His focus will include strengthening engagement across the division and advancing strategies that help Affiliated Distributors  members compete and win in an increasingly dynamic marketplace. Marlow will also engage key stakeholders across the electrical industry while building upon IESD’s strong legacy and proven track record of success.
Marisol Fernandez, president of AD’s Electrical and Industrial Business Unit, said in the press release, “Chris is a highly regarded and respected leader within the electrical segment. His industry experience, market insights and commitment serving independent distributors will be a tremendous asset to our team. I am looking forward to partnering with him and our Divisional Board to build the next chapter in IESD’s future.”
“Throughout my career, I have had the great pleasure of working for several outstanding manufacturers alongside the best distributors in the business,” said Marlow in the press release. “I have a passion for people, relationships and growing together in this remarkable industry. I am honored to be joining AD and to be leading their largest division. I look forward to working closely with our best-in-class independent distributors, supplier partners, and the incredible team of AD associates. What a wonderful time it is to be in the electrical industry.”

 


UCL Swift (Carrollton, TX)

Jamie Brookover joined the company earlier this year as Territory sales manager, according to a LinkedIn post. He was previously with Brother Mobile Solutions.


M. K. Morse Co. (Canton, OH)

Jennifer Moore was hired as Commercial Product Manager. With more than two decades of marketing and product management experience, Moore has an extensive track record of driving profitable growth and expanding market share through performance marketing, brand development and a customer-centric strategy.
Moore will focus on aligning product, marketing and sales to support Morse’s continued delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions across the company’s target power tool & accessory markets, including construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, automotive, demolition and DIY. 

 

Schneider Electric (Brentwood, TN)

Bradford Wills was promoted to director of U.S. Residential Sales, according to a LinkedIn post. He was previously director of Strategic Customers & Programs.

 

Bell & McCoy Companies (Houston, TX)

Jonathan England was promoted to general manager of the company's Arkansas Supply business. He was the company's sales manager and previously worked as a regional manager outside of the electrical industry. In 2025, he was named Bell & McCoy's Employee of the Year.