Leveraging Over 50 Years of Experience
Leveraging Over 50 Years of Experience
Leadership Team
Bill Carle
Bill Carle
Bill brings over 30 years of experience in the decorative lighting business as a domestic manufacturer with significant broad capabilities to make light fixtures of any size or complexity.
In 1998, Bill launched Stonegate Designs to challenge industry standards and quietly gained traction as a build-to-spec lighting source for the hospitality industry. Stonegate quickly earned the 20th Annual Arts Award for the leading lighting fixture manufacturer in the industry.
While the Stonegate showroom product lines enjoyed success, Bill made the strategic decision to focus instead on the significant growth opportunities in hospitality, multi-family, and public-space lighting.
His responsibilities include managing our design process and domestic manufacturing.
Jeff Kovacs
Jeff Kovacs
Jeff brings over 40 years of experience in the decorative lighting business with significant expertise in hospitality lighting spanning 35 years. His previous company was a key manufacturer of portable lighting sold through major US retailers.
He brings significant expertise in commercial lighting and controls that serve as the foundation to a strong understanding of lighting control systems, which often interface with our decorative lighting fixtures.
Jeff was instrumental in bringing LED lighting to the hospitality industry with his involvement as far back as 2006, working with several of the initial founders of the LED industry.
His responsibilities include managing our design teams and overseas manufacturing.
Steve Machiorlette
Steve Machiorlette
Steve brings over 20 years of experience in the decorative lighting business and previous experience in commercial real estate development.
He has extensive experience in overseas manufacturing of proprietary lighting products for America’s most recognized retail brands, who relied on him for market knowledge and quality products.
Steve also understands the needs of design professionals and real estate developers that demand high-quality products, responsive service, and competitive pricing.
His responsibilities include managing our corporate operations and major account relationships.
Our Vision
To deliver exceptional value through a focused commitment to quality, cost efficiency, and streamlined collaboration.
Competitive Advantage
We simplify the process through smart design, responsive service, and reliable execution, making it easier and faster to get design-intended results.