OCS Lighting + Control

09/04/2026

Meet Janelle — Controls Coordinator and 4-year member of the team here at OCS Lighting + Control!

This month's Humans of OCS spotlight comes with its own soundtrack. We asked Janelle what theme song would play every time she walked into a room, and she couldn't just pick one — she gave us four: "Second Chances" by Gregory Alan Isakov, "Serpent Lullaby" by The Brudi Brothers, "I Could Drive You Crazy" by Sierra Ferrell, OR "Dying Star" by ASHNIKKO, followed by the perfect explanation: "(I don't follow directions well)"

So naturally, when we asked what would genuinely surprise people about her, she kept it consistent: "I don't follow directions well. (See previous Question)" 😂

Iconic follow-through, Janelle. Thanks for 4 great years and for keeping us all on our toes.

09/01/2026

Big things coming for pool and spa lighting. More color, more versatility, more ways to bring these spaces to life — excited to see what Acclaim Lighting's Aqua Series brings to our next install.

08/24/2026

Couldn't agree more — the spaces where students learn and grow deserve lighting that supports them. Great message from our friends at H. E. Williams, Inc.

08/17/2026

Next up in The Humans of OCS: meet Steve!

A Controls Technician with 6 years at OCS, Steve describes himself as a pretty chatty open book—so apparently, there aren’t many surprises left to uncover.

But he did give us one thing we’d definitely pay to see: John Smiley taking the mic for a rendition of “Margaritaville.” 🎤🌴

Get to know Steve and the personalities that make OCS what it is. Another great human behind the work we do every day.

08/14/2026

ILLUMINEX 2026

It’s back — OCS Lighting + Control’s biggest lighting event of the year!

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring 50+ leading lighting and control manufacturers, great connections, incredible products, and one outstanding night at Snapdragon Stadium.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Snapdragon Stadium

Don’t miss the bi-annual event everyone looks forward to. Register through the link in our profile.

08/12/2026

One of B-K Lighting's most trusted fixtures just got an upgrade — integrated LED driver, same minimal profile, even more places to put it to work. Check it out or ask your OCS Lighting + Control sales rep for more info!

The NEW Nite Star brings an integrated LED driver and improved performance to a trusted B-K classic.

Designed to do more, the Single Source Nite Star offers greater versatility for illuminating signage, architecture, landscapes, gathering spaces, and more.

A familiar fixture. Better than ever.
Minimal profile. Maximum versatility.

☑Explore the updates: https://www.bklighting.com/ns-739/

08/12/2026

We get asked this more than you'd think — perimeter and wallgraze can completely change how a space reads, and picking the wrong one is an easy mistake to make. Inter-lux: Tools for Lighting put together a solid breakdown if you're weighing the two on your next project.

Do you have questions about the difference between Perimeter and Wallgraze lighting and when to use each? Read the whitepaper at inter-lux.com/pw to find out!

08/10/2026

The Miniaturization of Lighting – by Luminii LED Lighting

LEDs have continued to evolve how architects and designers can utilize lighting in unique ways to affect a space and its occupants.
With the evolution of LED and optical design, manufacturers can now create smaller, more discrete sources resulting in cleaner aesthetics, simplified installations, and new form factors.

Friday, August 28th | 9–10 AM

Our Learn & Earn series features virtual CEU webinars packed with real-world insights and financial incentives. Tune in the last Friday of every month and earn more than just credits — earn cash.

Attend 4 presentations: Earn $20
Attend 6 presentations: Earn $50
Attend 8 presentations by the end of 2026: Earn $100

Register Here:
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08/04/2026

Meet Midory, our Specification Liaison and the latest featured Human of OCS!

After a year and a half with OCS, Midory has become an important part of the team—and she certainly keeps us laughing. From choosing the ideal coworker for a deserted island to sharing the “useless” talent she practices daily, her answers are as honest as they are entertaining.