Relume Names Lipsey CEO

Relume Technologies, an Oxford, MI, maker of LED products and smart grid control systems, said today that it has tapped Crawford Lipsey to be its new CEO. Lipsey was previously an executive for Acuity Brands, a major provider of lighting and control products. Former CEO Mike McClear is now serving as the Relume’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Peter Hochstein is the company’s co-founder, president, and chief of technology, and his role has not changed, according to the company.

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