At the core of Chelsea, we believe in the responsibility of lending a hand to lift those up around us, and we are passionate about coming together to give back to the communities in which we live and serve. Our leaders and professionals are actively involved in organizations with a mission to improve the overall quality of life for those who need it most.
Suzanne Yoon is the Executive Chairwoman of Chelsea Lighting, taking a more active role since acquiring the company in August 2020.
Suzanne is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in lower middle market companies in business services and manufacturing. In 2017, she launched Kinzie as part of her long-standing vision to advance the use of technology, data analytics and innovation to help unlock value for companies. Since adding Chelsea to Kinzie’s portfolio of companies, Suzanne has developed a deep knowledge of lighting and understanding of the lighting industry to align with her passion of building companies using process and technology. Suzanne will now implement her recipe for success with the talented Chelsea team of intellectually agile employees to further drive client success.
In addition to Chelsea Lighting, Suzanne has led success at Kinzie’s other portfolio companies. Suzanne has over 25 years’ experience managing, investing in, and advising middle market companies. Prior to Kinzie, she held leadership roles at Versa Capital Management, CIT Group, ABNAMRO, and Ernst & Young. Additionally, a respected leader in both business and civic spheres, Suzanne serves on several boards for both private companies and philanthropic organizations.
Suzanne earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Iowa and is an Executive Scholar of Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Suzanne is married to her husband Luke Molloy, and they have three sons. She is an avid outdoor and sports enthusiast who enjoys golfing, and fishing with her family.
Sean Lafferty joined Chelsea Lighting in June 2024 as our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Sean has built a track record of success delivering profitable and sustainable growth by driving team performance, client satisfaction, and executing innovative sales strategies. Most recently, Sean was President and CEO of Steinel America, the US sales subsidiary for a German manufacturer of highly engineered, precision sensors and lighting controls. Sean first entered the lighting industry in 2011 by launching LG’s LED Lighting business with the industry’s first 140lpw fixture with integrated sensors and wireless controls. Sean’s early career was with IBM and Ernst & Young. Sean served as Board Chair at Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow whose mission was to help disadvantaged youth and adults recognize their own self-worth and advance towards self-sufficiency. Sean currently sits on the advisory board of Marquette University’s S-Lab, focused on environmentally sustainable business development. Sean also volunteers as a basketball coach for the Eastside Escalades, a High School AAU basketball team in NYC.
Sean received his BS in Computer Science from Marquette University and an MBA from the Columbia Graduate School of Business. Sean resides with his wife and the youngest of his three sons in New York City. Sean likes to spend his leisure time in the Adirondacks, rooting for the Knicks, and rooting on his sons on the Rugby pitch.
Sean received his BS in Computer Science from Marquette University and an MBA from the Columbia Graduate School of Business. Sean resides with his wife and the youngest of his three sons in New York City. Sean likes to spend his leisure time in the Adirondacks, rooting for the Knicks, and rooting on his sons on the Rugby pitch.
Mark joined Chelsea Lighting in 2017 and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role he is responsible for managing end-to-end operations, driving efficiencies, and supporting strategic growth across the company’s national footprint. Mark oversees the estimating, project management, and controls teams, leads our logistics and technology efforts, and directs our recently-launched shades division.
Before this role, Mark held positions in Operations, Controls, and Sales, and has consistently been the driving force behind process improvement and technical innovation at Chelsea. Prior to joining Chelsea, Mark worked at Crestron Electronics, where he held positions as a Systems Programmer and Regional Sales Manager. He graduated cum laude with a BA in Computer Science from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mark is an active NJ-licensed EMT and currently serves as Crew Chief for the Closter Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Corps. He resides in Hoboken, NJ.
Frank Capone brings more than 2 decades of leadership experience in the lighting industry, with a proven track record of driving growth and building lasting client relationships. He joined Chelsea Lighting in 2025 and is currently the President of Sales, further strengthening the company’s leadership team and commitment to client service and growth.
Prior to Chelsea, Frank spent 18 years at Gotham Lighting Supply, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, helping scale one of the largest privately held lighting distributors in the New York and New Jersey markets. Earlier in his career, he spent over a decade on the New York Board of Trade, where he owned and operated a trading firm, developing a strong foundation in business strategy and leadership.
At Chelsea, Frank leads sales strategy and market expansion efforts, working closely with developers, contractors, and design professionals while mentoring the next generation of sales leaders.
Frank attended St. John’s University, where he studied Criminal Justice. Outside of work, he is a dedicated family man. He and his wife have five children, and he considers being a husband and father his greatest accomplishment. He values spending quality time with his family and cherishes watching his children grow.
Prior to Chelsea, Frank spent 18 years at Gotham Lighting Supply, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, helping scale one of the largest privately held lighting distributors in the New York and New Jersey markets. Earlier in his career, he spent over a decade on the New York Board of Trade, where he owned and operated a trading firm, developing a strong foundation in business strategy and leadership.
At Chelsea, Frank leads sales strategy and market expansion efforts, working closely with developers, contractors, and design professionals while mentoring the next generation of sales leaders.
Frank attended St. John’s University, where he studied Criminal Justice. Outside of work, he is a dedicated family man. He and his wife have five children, and he considers being a husband and father his greatest accomplishment. He values spending quality time with his family and cherishes watching his children grow.
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