Who’s responsible for the lighting controls on a project? Who’s qualified? Who’s certified? We can tell you this - Darren is qualified! He brings up some interesting questions and he talks with Webster and Ron about communications between teams, education, the future of lighting controls, and much more. Darren Lapsley is a Business Development and Specification Sales professional with Clarus Lighting + Controls. His career in lighting began in the United States Marine Corps as an avionics technician. Accelerated promotions led him to serve on the staff of retired Marine General and former Chief of Staff, John Francis Kelly. After over 20 years of honorable service, Darren worked as a Facility Engineer at General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly Plant where the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks are manufactured. His passion for lighting grew when he took a position as a Field Service Engineer and Regional Sales Engineer for a lighting controls company based in Indiana. Darren now serves as Membership Committee Chair for the Illuminating Engineering Society Detroit Section. He works to apply his knowledge of community building, complex social structures, and leadership to make a lasting impact on the home we leave behind for future generations.