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ACUITY is a regional company that is nationally recognized not only for its operational excellence but for its intellectual capital as well. In addition to the many industry accolades we've earned, ACUITY transcends the insurance industry with recognition in workplace environment, technology advancements and community philanthropy.
President CEOJim Knutti
Number of Employees 650
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Insurance Agencies and Brokerages: 524210
Recent Events
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ISF signs IP agreement with Acuity
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Acuity posts strong financial results for 2008
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Get Free Small-Business Appointment Scheduling from Genbook
Last week I told you about Acuity, a new service that lets clients schedule their own appointments with you via a Web-based interface. My only complaint was that site seemed like a work in progress. If you had similar concerns, check out Genbook, a similar appointment-scheduling service with a more...
Let Customers Schedule Their Own Appointments with Acuity
If you're a consultant, financial advisor, nutritionist, or anyone else who routinely meets with clients, you know what a hassle scheduling can be. Wouldn't it be great if your customers could hit a Web site, check your availability, and schedule their own appointments -- no receptionist required? That's the idea...
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Acuity Brands Announces Acquisition of Guardian Networks
ATLANTA -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Acuity Brands Technology Services, Inc. ("ABTS"), has acquired for cash substantially all the assets of Guardian Networks LLC ("Guardian"), located in Kennesaw, GA. Guardian is a leading provider of remote asset management software and services that enable...
Bentley Integrates Bentley Building Electrical Systems With Visual Lighting Design and Analysis Software From Acuity Brands Lighting
Provides Users of Visual Lighting Design and Analysis Software With Immediate Access to Building Geometry and Design Data in Building Information Model
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Zacks Releases Four "Strong Buy" or "Buy" Stocks: Acuity Brands, Williams Companies, Stone Energy Corp. and Chevron Corporation
CHICAGO -- Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights a Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy stock or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and...
Zacks Buy List Highlights: Acuity Brands, Hewlett-Packard Co., Walter Industries and Worthington Industries
CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest list of Zacks Rank Buy Stocks. Every day on Zacks.com, four stock picks are made based on criteria for the each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum and Value. The four Zacks Rank Buy stocks highlighted today...
Lithonia Lighting Named 2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
ENERGY RESOURCE-9 April 2008-Lithonia Lighting Named 2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the YearC2008 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com Lithonia Lighting, an Acuity Brands Lighting business, is the 2008 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, as designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the Department of Energy. The award...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Jim Knutti | President CEO |
| Wendy Schuler | CFO |
| John Signer | Vice President, HR |
| Neal Ruffalo | Vice President, Technology |
| Sheri Murphy | Vice President, Services |
| Wally Waldhart | Vice President, Sales |
| Linda Haley | Founder |
| David B Haley | Design Director |
| Brian Benishek | Reg Manager, Sales |
| Vance Allison | Territory Manager |
| Kevin Ciocia | Lead Mechanical Engineer |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | President CEO | Current |
| Acuity | Co-Founder | Current |
| Mems Executive Congress | Current | |
| Mems Industry Group | Current | |
| Silicon Microstructures, Inc. | CEO | Former |
| Silicon Microstructures, Inc. | President | Former |
| Silicon Microstructures, Inc. | Co-Founder | Former |
| Stanford University | Ph.D. In Electrical Engineering | Former |
| Carnegie Mellon University | MS Degrees In Electrical Engineering | Former |
| Carnegie Mellon University | BS | Former |
| Stanford University | BS | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | CFO | Current |
| Acuity | Vice President, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Vice President, HR | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Vice President, Technology | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Vice President, Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Vice President, Sales | Current |
Mrs. Haley is the founder and executive principal of Acuity. Linda is a BICSI registered RCDD and recognized as an expert in cable infrastructure, outside plant, and physical security. With over twenty-two years of experience, Linda's background has spanned from the hands-on experience, to instruction, to design and project management. Linda's professional career began as one of the first female Installation & Repair Outside Plant Technicians in Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's Fort Worth West District. She then progressed to Senior Estimator for one of Dallas' largest installation contracting firms. In 1994 Linda further broadened her skill sets by joining Anixter, Inc. as their first Technical Systems Engineer supporting the central region of the United States. She has broadened her design & engineering, project management, and public speaking skills through a variety of engagements with Fortune 500 companies. Mrs. Haley's extensive background includes infrastructure design, RFP development, systems implementation, construction coordination, and on-site project management. Her specific areas of expertise include cabling infrastructure and telecommunications outside plant as well as physical security.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Founder | Current |
| Acuity USA | Founder | Current |
| Acuity USA | Executive Principal | Current |
| Acuity | Executive Principal | Former |
| Anixter International, Inc. | Former |
Mr. Haley is the Design Director and Senior Consultant of Acuity. David is a recognized expert and leader in infrastructure and data center design throughout the United States. With over twenty years of experience, Mr. Haley has a varied technological background. He spent a decade with Southwestern Bell Telephone with recognized expertise in voice & data systems, outside plant, and systems migration strategies. After working at SWBT, Mr. Haley assumed responsibilities for all telecommunications engineering and project management at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant for Texas Utilities. These experiences coupled with Operations Managment and General Regional Manager experience from a national cabling contracting firm and numerous years with another consulting firm gives David the vision for internal and external Acuity projects. David has extensive experience as a Consultant developing and implementing MasterPlans, Migration Strategies, Technology Budgets, Installation Sequencing Schedules and Campus Designs. Mr. Haley is also skilled in planning and designing specialized Technology spaces such as Data Centers, NOCs, production and R&D Labs including HVAC, electrical and Fire Suppression systems. As an industry leader, Mr. Haley is sought after as a speaker for organizations such as AIA and CLE as well as by major manufacturers for product development.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Design Director | Current |
| Acuity USA | Design Director | Current |
| Acuity USA | Senior Consultant | Current |
| Acuity | Senior Consultant | Former |
| Southwestern Bell Telephone | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Reg Manager, Sales | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity | Territory Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acuitytx | Lead Mechanical Engineer | Current |
| Acuity | Lead Mechanical Engineer | Current |
| University of California, Berkeley | Bachelor's Degrees In Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics | Former |
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