Vernon Nagel has served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands since September 2004. He joined the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in December 2001.Mr. Nagel was formerly a principal with Jepson Associates, Inc.; Executive Vice ...more

Vernon Nagel has served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands since September 2004. He joined the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in December 2001.Mr. Nagel was formerly a principal with Jepson Associates, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Kuhlman Corporation; and Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary of Stericycle, Inc. He received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).less