New York, NY, November 10, 2021 – O’Blaney Rinker announces the expansion of its management team with the appointment of Jamie Eck as Business Development Manager. Jamie brings more than 30 years of operations and sales experience in the lighting industry. Beginning in distribution, Jamie moved on to the manufacturer side, working as a sales rep for Philips Lighting in the New York–New Jersey territory. At Brazill Brothers Jamie repped GE Lighting, primarily in the same territories. Most recently at Satco Products, he serviced customers in the Northeast and MidAtlantic as Regional Sales Manager. Jamie’s diverse background and extensive knowledge offer O’Blaney Rinker’s clientele a unique perspective on the marketplace and invaluable insight across the complex supply chain.
Evan White has joined the O’Blaney Rinker Specification Sales team. He studied architectural engineering technology at Mercer County Community College and at the University of Hartford, where he developed a passion for lighting. Evan began his career as a lighting designer at BR+A . He gained knowledge of controls and served as the main rep connection, organizing in-person visits, samples, and trafficking quotes. Following, Evan developed his sales skills at Reflex Lighting.
“We are pleased to have Jamie and Evan on board and have confidence in their abilities to usher in growth and success. We are looking forward to working in what will be an exciting year ahead for O’Blaney Rinker,” state principals, James O’Blaney and Caroline Rinker.
About O’Blaney Rinker Associates
O’Blaney Rinker Associates (ORA) is a Manhattan-based manufacturer representative agency specializing in architectural lighting for the New York and New Jersey lighting communities. ORA provides service from schematic development through project completion and aftermarket service, offering a vast range of experience and knowledge across the spectrum of New York’s lighting design, engineering, architectural, and distribution communities. Along with our manufacturer-partners, we can turn your lighting ideas into practical and economical solutions.
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