the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business

Langford holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Vanderbilt University and a MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Prior to joining the Nexxus Lighting team, Mr. Langford most recently owned and operated two small businesses and served as Chief Controller for yahamlighting, a joint venture between Sun Microsystems and Accenture. Previously, from 1998 to 2000 he served as the Chief Financial led high bay light Officer of Hartwell Industries,a $150 million manufacturer of apparel, uniforms and sportswear and as Treasurer for Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc., a $1.1 billion manufacturer and distributor of home textile products from 1995 to 1997. He also served as Assistant Treasurer of AGCO Corporation from 1990 to 1995.

Nexxus Lighting’s President and CEO Mike Bauer stated Gary’s strong financial background and direct experience in manufacturing, capital raising and acquisitions as well as systems planning and implementation are a great fit with Nexxus Lighting. Gary is a hands on executive and will play a critical role in the next phase of growth at Nexxus Lighting. At the some time, Mr. Oakley will continue with the Company through the end of business on January 16, 2009, after which he will be available to the Company to assist in the transition, added Mike Bauer.

Nexxus Lighting is a leader in advanced lighting technology, including solid-state LED and fiber optic lighting systems and controls used in commercial, architectural, signage, swimming pool, entertainment and retail lighting. Nexxus Lighting sells its products through its Array Lighting, SV Lighting, Advanced Lighting Systems, Lumificient and Nexxus Lighting Pool & Spa business units under the Array?Super Vision? Fiber Optics and Advanced Lighting Systems? Fiber Optics brand names.Cree chairman and chief executive officer Chuck led high bay noted facing global marketing and manufacturing challenges, Robert Ingram can give an ideal foundation to help them address the opportunities Cree anticipates. The insights he brings should prove beneficial to Cree as they work toward their goal of replacing traditional lighting solutions with energy-efficient, environmentally friendly LED lighting.

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