Tony Butchko

Tony Butchko has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Tony began their career as a Prototype Engineer at MOR/ryde International, where they specialized in prototyping medical products. Tony then moved on to Sturgis Molded Products, where they worked as a Product Design Engineer. Tony returned to MOR/ryde International as a Product Design Engineer, gaining further experience in product development. In 2014, they joined Pinnacle Architectural Lighting as a Sales Engineering Manager, responsible for managing a team and providing technical support to the sales team. Tony later served as a Design Manager and Director of Sales Engineering, working closely with Architects and Lighting Designers to develop custom products and overseeing project management. Currently, they hold the position of Sr. Director of Product Management at Pinnacle Architectural Lighting. Overall, Tony has a strong background in product design and management, with expertise in custom product development and project coordination.

Tony Butchko attended the University of Colorado Boulder from 2021 to 2022, where they pursued a degree in the Architectural Lighting Graduate Program. Prior to this, they completed their undergraduate studies at Western Michigan University from 2005 to 2011, earning a degree in Engineering Design with a focus on Engineering. Additionally, in May 2016, Tony obtained a certification in Duolingo Spanish Fluency at the high school level from Duolingo.