David Gill

Background

About David Gill

David is third generation in the entertainment and lighting business. His grandfather was a gas man at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City when the footlights used gas for illumination. His grandmother was a Ziegfeld Girl during the 1920s appearing in a number of vaudeville shows of the era. David’s father was a lighting consultant and worked with Jackie Gleason - “the great one” - among other entertainers. David followed in the footsteps of his family pursuing a career in the lighting industry with a focus on the architectural market. He has worked on projects that have received the “International Illumination Awards of Merit and Excellence.” Many of his lighting projects have been published in a variety of lighting publications, including a number of which appeared on the cover of “Lighting Design and Application”. In addition, David has taught lighting design and techniques on a college level, along with appearing as a guest speaker for many lighting seminars. He has been a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America for over 30 years. David also maintains a membership as an Industry Partner of the American Society of Interior Designers, and as an Affiliate Member of the American Institute of Architects. He brings a broad range of knowledge in specialty lighting as Principal of Lights Up Arizona. Specialties:* Lighting Design * Lighting Specifications * Creative Lighting Solutions