MORRISVILLE, N.C. — LED Lighting Fixtures
(LLF), the new company launched by former Cree executive Neal Hunter, is adding two executives to its management team.
LLF is developing a variety of light-emitting diode fixtures for use in homes.
Paul Pickard, a former executive with Acuity Brands, joins LLF as vice president of operations. His most recent position was as director of new product development for Lithonia Lighting.
Gary Trott is LLF's vice president of product development. He has 16 years of experience in the lighting industry, including 14 years with Acuity Brands.
LLF plans to manufacture its first products in the first quarter of 2007.



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