Peter Hugh, founder of Hugh Lighting Design has been in lighting design for over 30 years of which over 20 of that has been serving the IES in many capacities. He has been an IES section President for two sections, regional vice president, district chair, regional director, and served a member/vice chair/ and chair of several committees. With a background in theater, psychology, and history, he has based his focus on lighting design issues for all people equally. He believes in balance and finding solutions grounded in imagination and reality.