(USA) – HLB Lighting Design has announced the promotion of Michael Lindsey to Principal. Lindsey, who has been with the firm for nearly two decades, began his career at HLB as an intern, and has since grown into one of the studio’s most dedicated leaders – a trajectory that reflects HLB’s longstanding commitment to developing talent from within.

Over the course of his 19-year career at HLB, Lindsey has led lighting design efforts for a wide range of landmark projects. Notable work includes UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion, the Hotel Bel Air Renovation, and the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building – a nine-year collaboration with LMN Architects.

He holds a leadership role at the firm’s Denver studio, where he is focused on deepening client relationships and expanding the firm’s presence in the Colorado market, and beyond.

“From the earliest stages of my career, I have considered myself an owner – of the design, the documentation, the client relationships,” Lindsey says. “This promotion is an affirmation of the firm’s desire to grow from within, and truly recognise those who have grown with it. I can’t wait to continue shaping the future of HLB alongside my peers.”

Lindsey credits the firm’s people-first culture as the reason he built his career at HLB. Having experienced the firm’s response to both the 2008 recession and the Covid-19 pandemic, first as an employee and later at an ownership level, he witnessed firsthand a leadership philosophy that prioritised protecting its people above all else. That same philosophy now drives his focus on mentoring the next generation of designers within the firm.

“Michael embodies the values that have defined HLB for more than 50 years,” adds Teal Brogden, Senior Principal and President of HLB. “His dedication to his clients, his teams, and the communities he serves has made a lasting impact on our firm. We are proud to welcome him to this next chapter of leadership.”

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