Erin McDannald
Erin McDannald, CEO and co-owner of Lighting Environments and its sister companies, Elevated and Environments, has guided clients throughout the entire lighting design and construction process for over two decades.
Trained as an interior designer, McDannald joined Baltimore’s New Design Light firm in the sales department in 2003 before becoming co-owner in 2009. Under her leadership, the company rebranded to Lighting Environments to reflect the company’s expansion into lighting technology offerings for all built environments. Honored as a 2022 Bisnow “Innovator of the Year” in commercial real estate, Erin is recognized as a top female leader in DC’s real estate field.
Now a pioneer for IoT (Internet of Things) integration and building and workplace management, McDannald is leading today’s workforce through powerful digital transformation with the Elevated™ app.
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Elevated, a proprietary building management application, grants users unmatched access and awareness of their built environments. Elevated’s all-in-one interface supports interactive, engaging spaces and supports real estate ROI.
Environments is an IoT integrator and software development company offering full-scale adaptable solutions that support businesses from end-to-end, from energy management to health monitoring.
With every development and service, Erin McDannald and the Lighting Environments brands continue to innovate for spaces that are expertly designed, well-connected, and flexible for each user and occupant. -
Frank Cho
Frank Cho, Lead Project Designer at Elevated, is an experienced visual designer and motion graphic artist with demonstrated history working in healthcare, higher education, and telecommunication industries. Cho holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) focused in Digital Design from Towson University.
A lifetime student who continues to teach as an Adjunct Professor, Cho has extensive professional training, specialization certifications, and continued learning certifications. His certifications include but are not limited to iOS Development, Information Visualization, User Experience Principles and Process, Game Development, Front-End JavaScript and beyond.
Leading the Elevated design and development team, Frank Cho is a beacon of leadership and vision for the brand. His ability to blend innovative ideas with practical solutions positions Elevated at the forefront of the industry.