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Who is the CEO of Lutron?

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Sophia Koch

Updated on January 13, 2026

Michael Pessina
Coopersburg, PA (January 1, 2016)– Two Lutron executives – Michael Pessina, Co-CEO and President and Michael Smith, Vice-President of Sales – have been selected to participate in three panel discussions at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., January 6-9, 2016, further solidifying Lutron’s …

Who founded Lutron?

Joel Spira
Lutron has been recognized as the preferred brand by lighting designers and specifiers worldwide. Lutron’s founder, Joel Spira, invented the first solid-state electronic dimmer in 1961.

How much does a Lutron lighting system cost?

The cost of a Lutron system varies greatly depending on what series you choose. A Lutron Caseta system starts at $100. The next step-up, RA 2 Select, has starter kits for about $400. Professionally installed Lutron systems cost a minimum of $1500 and go upwards of $30,000 for the top-of-the-line Lutron HomeWorks QS.

What security system works with Lutron?

The following are just some of the companies that offer integration solutions with Lutron.

Alarm.comAmazon AlexaAMX®
Google HomeHoneywell Security GroupHunter
IFTTTiRuleiSimplex
Josh.aiKey DigitalLogitech Harmony
NestOn ControlsProControl

Who are Lutron competitors?

General Electric
LegrandLeviton
Lutron Electronics Company/Competitors

Did Lutron invent the dimmer?

Lutron was also the first to successfully mass-market the dimmer, the first to successfully market systems of linked dimmers, and is still the only company to create systems of dimmers and motorized window shades that control both electric light and daylight.

Why is Lutron so expensive?

Why are Lutron Products expensive? Lutron products are expensive because they are the highest quality of lighting available in the market. Lutron outlets are sleeker in design, longer-lasting, and fade resistant than other brands. Its dimmer switches are highly intuitive, durable, and easy to install.

How does a Lutron lighting system work?

Lutron LED lighting control systems can use dynamic lighting, as well as dimming and daylight management; to either automatically or manually adjust the color of the LED light to create the perfect environment for any indoor space.

How does ADT control lights?

ADT Smart Light Bulbs. Simply screw it into your fixture just like you would a regular bulb. Create custom automations to turn your smart light bulbs on and off. Use your app to dim lights, even if your lamp doesn’t have a dimmer.

How many employees does Lutron have?

Lutron has 2,081 employees and is ranked 4th among it’s top 10 competitors.