Representing the Lighting Brands
AC Americas, your North American distributor of world-class Lighting, Audio, and Video products, is pleased to announce Katie Kudrick’s appointment as the Northeast Territory Manager for all Lighting brands.
Reporting to Chris Souza, Katie will be responsible for expanding AC Americas’ presence across the Northeastern United States, including New England, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and parts of Pennsylvania. She will focus on strengthening relationships with existing clients and driving new business development in the region.
Starting as a theatrical lighting designer, Katie brings over 20 years of experience in the entertainment and architectural lighting industry, with a proven track record in sales, technical consultation, and customer success. She joins AC Americas with a career of impactful roles at 4Wall Entertainment, ACT Entertainment, and AKT3 Company, where she consistently delivered beyond customer expectations in used sales, rentals, productions, and specifications of complex lighting integration projects for commercial, government, and live event clients.
“We are thrilled to welcome Katie to the AC Americas team,” said Chris Souza, National Sales Manager – Lighting. “Her deep technical knowledge, consultative sales approach, and passion for lighting technology make her an ideal fit to support our growth in the Northeast.”
Katie holds an MFA in Lighting Design. She is also a skilled programmer and lighting systems expert, with hands-on experience in ETC EOS, GrandMA3, and architectural control systems. Her ability to bridge creative design with technical execution and business strategy will be a valuable asset to AC Americas clients. Katie also holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland.
“I’m excited to join a company known for its innovation and excellence in lighting solutions,” said Katie. “I look forward to working with our clients and partners to deliver exceptional service and help grow AC Americas’ footprint in the Northeast.”
Please join us in welcoming Katie to the company. You can reach Katie by email: Katie.Kudrick@acamericas.net or phone: 1-227-800-5849.
