Master of Fine Arts, Theatre Design, University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama, University of California, Irvine
John leads the lighting design team at ALD Lighting with 25 years of experience designing for architecture, themed entertainment, and his original passion, theatre. Based in Los Angeles but with projects on multiple continents, he brings his expertise and experience to each collaboration. Early in his career, he was a core design leader of the award-winning Universal’s Islands of Adventure. As a part of the AMA Group leadership team, John focuses on design innovation. He has received professional and industry recognition, including several LEED Platinum projects. John believes that lighting is best when it reveals a space in a compelling manner.Â
Professional Affiliations
- International Association of Lighting Designers
- Illumination Engineering Society
- NCQLP: LC, Lighting Certified
- ALD Lighting, Principal, 2021-present
- KGM Architectural Lighting, Associate Principal, 2007-2021
- Freelance, Lighting Designer, 1984-1993, 1992-1996, 1999-2007
- Universal Creative, Lighting Designer, 1996-1999
- Freelance, Assistant Lighting Designer, 1984-1993