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MEET THE TEAM

All GS Lighting Group personnel have their own beat and expertise.
Get to know your own service provider and say hello!

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David E. Gross

President

Service / Market:

Lighting Design and Sales Management for Architects, Electrical Engineers & Interior Designers

Education / Skills:

Business Admin, 3 years Honours,
PMAC, MRP, CAPIC

Interesting facts about me:

I started Gross Sales over 30 years ago and have enjoyed building an organization of great people and partners over the years and made many close friendships along the way. My life is full of many interests and experiences that I share with my wife, 3 sons and friends!

Say Hello!
davidgross@gslightinggroup.ca
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Aster Silwans

Quotation Manager

Service / Market:

Manage all aspects of the quotation process, lighting design and photometric layout

Education / Skills:

B.Eng – Electrical Engineering
IES Member
AGi32 Certified

Interesting facts about me:

I enjoy raising my two children, one boy and one girl, and I enjoy listening to classic music!

Say Hello!
aster@gslightinggroup.ca >
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Tracy Merante

Account Manager - Specification Sales

Service / Market:

Specification sales for Distributers, Contractors, Electrical Engineers, Architects and Interior Designers

Education / Skills:

Devry University - Computer Programming
Sheridan College - Business Certificate

Interesting facts about me:

I'm a proud mother of two, and I also enjoy outdoor activities with my family and friends.

Say Hello!
tracy@gslightinggroup.ca
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Daniel French

Project Manager & Controls Specialist

Service / Market:

Architectural Lighting Project Management & After Sale Services, Intelligent Lighting Controls Expert

Education / Skills:

Business Admin - Finance (Degree)
Goodman School of Business
Hubbell Controls Territory Lead / Project Manager

Interesting facts about me:

I am a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. I also love playing sports, camping and movies!

Say Hello!
daniel@gslightinggroup.ca
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Jim Bechkos

Regional Distribution Sales Manager

Service / Market:

Specification Sales for Distributers, Contractors, Electrical Engineers & Architects

Education / Skills:

Mohawk College – Electrical, Construction and Maintenance Diploma, Licensed Electrician, Project Management Professional Certification

Interesting facts about me:

I am highly competitive! I love sports and coaching kids. I enjoy attending both amateur and professional sporting events and I am a diehard Bills fan! I have attended every Bills home playoff games in the 90's, including the greatest comeback game in NFL History!

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jim@gslightinggroup.ca
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Jocelyn McCann

Project Manager / Customer Service

Service / Market:

Architectural Lighting Project Management & after sale services

Education / Skills:

Office Admin – Medical (Diploma)
General Arts & Sciences (Certificate)

Interesting facts about me:

I have never broken a bone and I've never had a dental cavity!

Say Hello!
jocelyn@gslightinggroup.ca
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Kim Booty

Controller / Accounting Professional

Service / Market:

Accounting, Administration & Human Resources

Education / Skills:

Business Admin – Accounting (Diploma)
HB Commerce (Degree)
MBA (Degree)

Interesting facts about me:

I am the crazy pet person at the office! I have a large number of pets and I love them all dearly.

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kbooty@gslightinggroup.ca
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Martina Mercurio

Account Manager - GE Lamp & Ballast Division

Service / Market:

Architectural Lighting &
GE Lamp & Ballast Specialist - GTA

Education / Skills:

International Business of Travel and Tourism
ECE Diploma

Interesting facts about me:

Fluent in Italian and a small addiction to shoes and purses

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martina@gslightinggroup.ca
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Spencer Gross

Lighting Specialist

Service / Market:

Lighting Design and Sales Management for Architects, Electrical Engineers & Interior Designers

Education / Skills:

George Brown College - Business Administration

Interesting facts about me:

I used to live in the subarctic!

Say Hello!
spencer@gslightinggroup.ca
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Lisa Gross

Vice President

Service / Market:

The Boss's Boss

Education / Skills:

Business Administration – Banking

Interesting facts about me:

Always trying to enjoy new life experiences with family and friends.
My perfect day is cold, snow, Mountain and ski's.

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Tim Veal

SW Territory - Lighting Manager

Service / Market:

Advanced AGi32 Lighting Design, Code-compliant Lighting Controls, Project Management.

Education / Skills:

Engineering Technology (Diploma)
Project Management (Diploma)

Interesting facts about me:

Co-founded the IES Waterloo Section as a member of the Executive Board of Directors.

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Maverick Gross

Mascot – Entertainment Division

Service / Duties:

Providing distractions and cuddles
Proven track record for generating smiles and baby talk
Working hard for treats from my hoomans, Spencer and Jocelyn

Education / Skills:

Puppy Head Start Program (Diploma)

Interesting facts about me:

Not to toot my own horn, but toot toot! I am everyone’s favorite employee at GS Lighting Group and the receiver of the “Who’s a good boy?” daily award!

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Sorry, no email for me because, you know... paws.