Staff
Anthony Bogdanovich
In 1999, a few years after graduating from UC Santa Barbara earning a degree in economics and accounting, Anthony established his first company installing residential and commercial lighting. His strong work ethic and attention to the finest details earned him a stellar reputation as an accomplished design and installation expert creating some of the finest lighting scenes in Southern California.
From these humble beginnings, Anthony’s lighting product distribution began, offering a wide range of quality products featuring attractive designs, extensive durability and energy efficiency. He has established strong relationships with the finest manufacturers and suppliers, giving clients the very best options to fit their needs.
Twelve years after first beginning in this industry, Anthony’s main motivation continues to be providing superior customer service in addition to helping his customers learn more about the various products and technology options offered today. This combination is what has made Visionary Lighting the success it is today.
Laurie Jacobs
Laurie has been in the decorative lighting industry since 1990 beginning with executive sales support at Homestead Ceiling fans and Casablanca Fan Company. Building strong relationships with industry sales representatives and national lighting showrooms proved to be strong assets to her success at several positions with decorative lighting manufacturers including Feit Electric, Casual Lamps and Designers Fountain.
At Quinn & Company Display Management Laurie had the opportunity to develop effective and prosperous sales and display programs working with over 50 lighting manufacturers in a big box store environment.
Laurie brings a wealth of experience to her position with Visionary Lighting having worked in almost every aspect of the lighting industry including sales, marketing, product development, trade shows, catalog production and executive management,
John Cramer
John started part time in the lighting industry as he was attending Cal State University at Long Beach. After graduation he started a manufacturer’s rep firm selling lighting products to distributors throughout Southern California. As the company expanded he created a new company specializing in supplying light fixtures, electrical products and in store service to big box home centers nationally.
John has worked for and with all the major lighting and ceiling fan manufacturers in the industry. His expertise is in marketing, product research and development, product distribution logistics and creating effective lighting solutions for a wide variety of clients.
He has taught lighting product knowledge seminars to retailers and their employees across the country and now he is bringing that expertise to consumers through his association with Visionary Lighting.