Our History
The agency was founded in 1976 by Harry McGovern and Gene LaFace, not only for the purpose of selling lighting products and controls, but to meet the ever-present challenges associated with lighting projects and promoting new technologies. Our constant goal is to represent the very best manufacturers, employ the best professionals in the market, and to provide a superior customer service experience.
In September of 2010, LaFace & McGovern acquired Lighting Sales Associates Inc agency in Huntington, West Virginia. This addition to the company expanded the area serviced by LaFace & McGovern to include West Virginia, Southern Ohio, and Eastern Kentucky.
Our Efforts
Our market coverage of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia is achieved by the combined efforts of our outside and inside sales force. Our scope of products serves both the commodity and specification markets, as well as, the latest in energy savings products. L&M is positioned to offer products and services to every area of the lighting market we serve.
Our Specialty Lighting Division, formed in 1990, serves the Stage and Studio markets for both LED Lighting and Dimming needs. Television, theatrical and architectural dimming projects are the primary focus of this division. In November of 2001, Brian Miedel joined the company in the role of Lighting Controls Division Manager. His efforts have established LaFace & McGovern as the go-to for lighting controls expertise using Acuity Brand Controls, Crestron, ETC, and LVS.
Our Efforts
Our market coverage of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia is achieved by the combined efforts of our outside and inside sales force. Our scope of products serves both the commodity and specification markets, as well as, the latest in energy savings products. L&M is positioned to offer products and services to every area of the lighting market we serve.
Our Specialty Lighting Division, formed in 1990, serves the Stage and Studio markets for both LED Lighting and Dimming needs. Television, theatrical and architectural dimming projects are the primary focus of this division. In November of 2001, Brian Miedel joined the company in the role of Lighting Controls Division Manager. His efforts have established LaFace & McGovern as the go-to for lighting controls expertise using Acuity Brand Controls, Crestron, ETC, and LVS.
Our Leaders
Following Gene LaFace’s retirement in 1996, the company continued to be guided by Harry McGovern. In February of 2001, Jim Mullett and Craig Lockwood joined Harry McGovern as principals of the company. In January of 2013, Brian Miedel and Tim Leonard were named as principals, with Andy Fiscante and Scott Bailey following in January of 2022. Craig Lockwood went on to retire in November of 2021, and Harry McGovern retired in June of 2022.
In January of 2023, Jim Mullett stepped into his new role of Past President in order to begin his transition into retirement. Also in January of 2023, Brian Miedel has been named President of LaFace and McGovern, and Don Kosanovich has been named Principal. Don joins the remaining Principals – Tim Leonard – Vice President Specification Sales, Andy Fiscante – Principal, and Scott Bailey – Principal. This new leadership team is well-equipped to lead LaFace and McGovern into the future thanks to the strong foundation that Gene LaFace and Harry McGovern created.
In January 2024, Valerie McKee and Jeremy Osborne were named Associates. They both have gained a wealth of experience in their current roles and continue to provide LaFace & McGovern with growing value.