Prior to joining LSI, Heaton was the director of LED Luminaire (Product Development) for EYE Lighting. Over the course of his career, he has also held such positions as Regional VP (Central & Southeast) of Hubbell Lighting, director of brand management for Acuity Brands; and director of White Lighting Sales for Dialight. Heaton also spent 15 years in the lighting agency business in southwest and northeast OH, Denver, CO, and Louisville, KY.