W.A.C. Lighting Appoints Gloria Yonkin Chief Financial Officer

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W.A.C. Lighting Founder and Chief Executive Officer Tony Wang has appointed Gloria Yonkin Chief Financial Officer. W.A.C. Lighting is a leading manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet lighting and monorail lighting. As the firm's new CFO, Ms. Yonkin will oversee the Financial Departments, including: accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable. In addition, she will be in-charge of Operations, which includes order entry, information systems, customer service, warehousing, inventory control and shipping. "Gloria brings impressive professional experience in both operations and finance," explained Mr. Wang. "Our company has grown tremendously in the past dozen years and we have created the position of CFO to help prepare us for future growth and improved service for our customers. I invite our friends and colleagues to join me in welcoming Gloria to our company and to the industry." Ms. Yonkin's prior experience includes serving as the Director of Business Transformation for a leading business consulting firm where she completed major financial projects for Fortune 100 companies. Her additional professional experience includes: CFO for NEC Computers, North America; both VP Operations Controller, and Director of Worldwide Procurement, for Packard Bell NEC; CFO for Century Mold Company; Director of Business Process Re-engineering, Director of Finance/Plant Controller, and Operations Controller of the Global Eyewear Division, for Bausch & Lomb. Ms. Yonkin was also a professor at Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Business, and she worked for Price Waterhouse where she earned her CPA license in New York State. Her educational experience features a B.A. degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Mathematics from Niagara University, and post-graduate studies at Rochester Institute of Technology. About W.A.C. Lighting W.A.C. Lighting has developed a stellar reputation for a high quality product line backed by an extraordinary level of service. Superlative customer service is evidenced by unprecedented shipping records (96% of orders shipped within 48 hours), a state-of-the-art SAP software system; new service professionals; updated product literature (including a new full-size catalog and mini catalogs for dealers' customers), and point-of-purchase displays. The firm also offers extensive manufacturing capabilities, product development and engineering in its ISO 9001-certified, production facilities and offices in China, as well as an expanded and relocated west coast distribution center and offices in City of Industry, Calif., and an expanded corporate headquarters and east coast distribution center in Garden City, NY. Innovative world-class designs and state-of-the-art technology are hallmarks of the W.A.C. Lighting product line. The firm has recently introduced "Precision Recessed Downlights," "Precision Modules," and "Precision Spots." Its vast line also includes: a Low Voltage Monorail System; Flexrail2, a Line Voltage Two-Circuit Rail System; a Comprehensive Downlighting Line; Architectural Decorative Luminaires; and Crystal Beauty Spots. Also offered are by the firm are: Glass Companion Wall Sconces, Counter Balance Adjustables, Monopoints and Multipoints; Five Low and Line Voltage Track Systems, including a 12v/24v Linear System; Metal Halide and Compact Fluorescent Track Heads; Surface Mounts; Miniature and Flexible Fixtures; Button Lights; Display Lights; and Accessories. W.A.C. Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street, Garden City, New York 11530. The phone is 1.800.526.2588, and the fax is 1.800.526.2585. The email address is info@waclighting.com and the website is www.waclighting.com