AC Americas Appointment
AC Americas, North American distributor of world-class Lighting, Audio, and Video products, announces 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.”
You can reach Katie at Katie.Kudrick@acamericas.net or 1-227-800-5849.
About AC Americas:
Wherever creativity takes the stage, AC Americas is there to power the possibilities. They distribute the products of world-class brands for lighting, audio, and video technology, and creative solutions that empower their clients to bring their creative visions to life.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with distribution centers in both Canada and the USA, AC Americas proudly serves dealers and end-users across North America. They provide world-class products, expert support, and a seamless customer experience for production and rental products, theaters, film sets, houses of worship, and commercial spaces.
Website: www.acamericas.net