Shannon Kaplan, PE, Partner, LEED AP

Shannon is a Partner at AKF/Lightcraft. She has over 20 years of experience in all things light, including architectural lighting design, daylighting, and harnessing the sun for solar energy (renewable energy and photovoltaic systems). She is passionate about saving energy and has worked on numerous high-performance, net zero energy, and LEED-certified projects. Shannon enjoys working with clients to understand their vision and goals and help bring them to life, whether through lighting design, highlighting the architecture and interior design while providing quality lighting for occupants - or engaging occupants for a future net zero project to help them find ways to help save energy in their new building. Shannon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering with a focus on Lighting and Electrical and a Master's Degree in Architectural Engineering with a focus on Illumination Engineering, both from Penn State University. She also has a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership from Saint Joseph's University. Shannon is a PE licensed in multiple states, and LEED AP accredited.

"All team members add valuable points of view, should be heard, and integrated. When everyone is respected
and works together, the whole project benefits. Its that “respect” that shines in a successful final product."

Colin Conroy LC, MIES

Colin has more than 20 years of Architectural Lighting Design experience on a wide array of well-known projects. His project types includes financial, corporate, site, recreation, commercial, residential, museum, educational, public space, and healthcare. Colin has worked on both international and domestic projects in the architectural, interior, and furniture design disciplines. He has become an essential part of Lightcraft, bringing his leadership skills, project management and design expertise to each new project to ensure a consistent and state-of-the-art work product. He is a wonderful mentor and creative inspiration to everyone he works with.

Colin holds degrees from both Griffith College, Dublin, Ireland and from FIT in Interior Design.

 
 

Hue Lee LEED AP, IALD, IIDA, MIES

Senior Lighting Designer Hue Lee is an amazing addition to the Lightcraft team with her many years of experience in lighting design for corporate offices, hotels, healthcare, cultural spaces and retail. Hue has received many accolades and won multiple awards for her dynamic and creative lighting solutions. Hue has designed for ambitious LEED projects, creating appealing and energy efficient atmospheres for people to learn, work, and grow. She is a professional member of the IALD.

Hue holds an MA in Architectural Lighting Design from Parsons School of Design and an MS in Architectural Interior Design from Pratt Institute.

 
 

Susi Cerni-Price


WELL AP, LEED AP,

IIDA, NCIDQ,

ASSOC. IALD, FITWEL AMBASSADOR

Susi joined Lightcraft with a wealth of knowledge and experience behind her. She strives to incorporate innovative ideas that focus on health and wellness, sustainability, and universal design. Thinking outside the box is an important factor in this process. This allows her to use her artistic and professional experience, as well as her love of light, color, and texture.

Susi holds a MA in Interior Architecture from the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University and a BS in Industrial Design from The Ohio State University.

 

Rose Tewksbury, LEED Green Associate

Rose brings a decade of interior design experience to her role at Lightcraft. She has honed her skills across various project types nationwide, specializing in conceptual design, construction documentation, and project coordination in corporate, commercial amenity, residential, multifamily, higher education, hospitality, retail, and healthcare sectors. She has developed a keen eye for lighting elements that enhance spaces. As a Lighting Designer, she combines her expertise in interior design with a focus on innovative lighting solutions. Her approach emphasizes health, sustainability, and universal design principles, ensuring that her designs not only look beautiful but also contribute to the well-being of those who inhabit them.

Rose holds a BFA in Interior Design from the Design Institute of San Diego.

 
 
 

Amador Lopez Tejeda

Amador’s background in architecture uniquely positions him to understand architectural lighting and design perspectives. He has developed a passion for design in its many expressions. As a Lighting Designer and Design Technician at AKF, Amador brings a passion for design to his architectural experience. He is skilled in using design programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, and Revit. Amador has worked on projects throughout Mexico and the U.S. in the healthcare, residential, corporate, and science and technology sectors.

Amador holds a BS in Architecture from the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla.

 
 
 

Andre Morris, PE

Andre is a trusted Electrical Engineer and Lighting Designer at AKF’s Philadelphia office. He is skilled in managing teams effectively and efficiently to meet client expectations. His current job responsibilities include distribution systems, lighting design, lighting calculations, lighting controls, Revit/BIM management, and design technologies. Andre enjoys being able to provide clients with thoroughly designed systems on sets of drawings that are clear, concise, and well-managed. He is passionate about engineering and especially enjoys how engineering allows him to design the built environment.

Andre holds BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University.

Bryant Cayson

An electrical and lighting designer with over 20 years of experience as a building contractor, Bryant brings a unique range of skills to his work. His diverse background includes designing and building construction projects, as well as electrical and plumbing systems. This comprehensive knowledge adds value and insight to all his projects. Bryant's specializes in lighting controls, energy codes surrounding lighting controls, and energy efficiency of lighting systems. Bryant is proficient in Revit, AGI 32, CADD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Comcheck software.

Bryant holds a MS in Interior Design from Florida State University.