Solais Strengthens Western Sales Leadership With Danielle Myers Appointment

Mark Brost

Aug 8

2 min read

Solais Lighting has appointed Danielle Myers as vice president of commercial sales for the western United States, adding more than 15 years of architectural lighting experience to its expanding commercial organization. The move follows the arrival of Chief Commercial Officer Al Near and signals continued investment in representatives, specifiers, and customers across North America.

Key takeaways

Solais’ leadership appointment is relevant to contractors, property managers, and hospitality professionals seeking dependable support for architectural lighting specifications and large projects.

Danielle Myers will lead commercial sales across the western United States.
She will report to Chief Commercial Officer Al Near.
Her role includes supporting independent sales agencies and strengthening relationships with designers, contractors, and customers.
The appointment is part of Solais’ broader commercial expansion.

Experienced leadership for the western region

Myers brings a career spanning more than 15 years in architectural lighting. Her background includes working with lighting designers, architects, contractors, manufacturers’ representatives, and established lighting brands throughout the western market.

That experience is particularly valuable in specification-driven projects, where product performance, availability, documentation, and responsive support can affect schedules and installation outcomes. For professionals evaluating spec-ready SKUs and bulk availability through suppliers such as Led Lumenaires, strong manufacturer and agency relationships can help simplify product selection and fulfillment.

Building Solais’ commercial organization

Myers will work with Solais’ independent sales agency network and commercial customers as the company expands its product portfolio. Her responsibilities will include supporting sales growth and reinforcing relationships throughout the specification community.

The appointment follows Near’s recent move into the chief commercial officer role. Together, the changes indicate that Solais is prioritizing experienced commercial leadership as it develops its presence across North America.

For contractors and property managers, an expanded commercial structure may provide more consistent access to product guidance, project coordination, and quote support. These are also central considerations when comparing wholesale partners that offer layout assistance, rebate guidance, volume pricing, and warranty support.

A relationship-focused approach

Solais President and CEO Sam Newberry said Myers is respected for building trust and maintaining durable relationships with customers and agency partners. Near similarly emphasized her reliability and ability to earn the confidence of the market.

Myers said she was drawn to Solais’ direction and team, describing the role as an opportunity to contribute to the company’s next stage. Her appointment reflects Solais’ stated focus on people, partnerships, and long-term commercial growth rather than simply adding an executive position.

What it means for lighting buyers

The leadership change does not announce a specific new product or program, but it strengthens the personnel supporting Solais’ architectural lighting business in the West. Customers managing commercial, retail, hospitality, or multifamily projects will likely look to the regional team for specification coordination and agency support.

As manufacturers expand their commercial coverage, buyers can benefit from comparing more than fixture performance alone. Availability, technical assistance, volume discounts, rebate expertise, and dependable warranties remain practical factors in selecting an LED lighting partner for ongoing projects and maintenance needs.

Sources

Solais Lighting Appoints Danielle Myers Vice President of Commercial Sales – West, Inside Lighting.