Welcome back to the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Cameron—Northeast Regional Sales Manager at ETC and a true veteran of the lighting world. From his early days in theater lighting to shaping architectural lighting design and education, Chuck shares a fascinating journey through the layers of light, control systems, and the evolving role of design in modern spaces. 

 💡 Topics we explore: 

- Chuck’s transition from theater to architectural lighting 

- Building a lighting design curriculum from the ground up 

- Why education in lighting controls is still lagging—and how to fix it 

- Real-world stories of design missteps and smart solutions 

- The power of nuanced lighting and dynamic control programming 

- How interior designers and architects can better integrate lighting controls 

- What every professional should know before specifying a system 

Whether you're a designer, educator, engineer, or just lighting-curious, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and practical wisdom. Chuck’s experience and storytelling make this one of our most illuminating conversations yet. 

Connect with Chuck: 

https://www.etcconnect.com/ https://www.nysid.edu/master-of-professional-studies-in-lighting-design 

https://be-exchange.org/ Living Lab Project, supported by BEEx: 

https://be-exchange.org/report/the-living-lab-demonstration-project/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cameron-ltg/ Instagram: @chuckcameronltg 

 Sponsor: MaxLite, www.maxlite.com