About Us
Our Story
Golden is a lighting company that designs and manufactures residential light fixtures and chandeliers. Founded in 1982, Golden Lighting was established as an importer of manufactured products. In the mid-1980s, significant distribution opportunities were uncovered in the ceiling fan market that allowed the company to focus on selling fans to electrical and builder supply houses in the Southeast. During the 1990s, the focus shifted toward residential lighting fixtures and as the product line developed, more decorative lighting products were added. Today, Golden Lighting sells primarily to lighting showrooms and electrical supply houses throughout the United States.
Golden Lighting has an outstanding reputation for understanding customer needs and incorporating those needs into its product designs. Strong industry awareness, a high level of customer service, and a dedicated team of highly trained sales professionals are hallmarks that have solidified Golden’s position as a leader in the residential lighting industry.
“One of the best things that I ever learned was to listen to customers. Most customers would walk away without saying a thing to you, but the ones that care about your business will speak up so that you can improve.” -Yuh-Mei Hutt
Mission
We deliver an exceptional experience by providing top-notch service and fashionable, quality lighting designs through a passionate team that cares.
Values
- Provide superior customer service and quality products
- Honor our commitments and be consistent and fair
- Promote true teamwork based on cooperation, trust, and gratitude
- Invest in our people and products
- Maintain a strong community presence
- Continually seek improvement and innovation in every aspect of our business
- Data-driven decision-making
Meet our President
President - Yuh-Mei Hutt
Golden Lighting is a family business. Over 18 years ago, Yuh-Mei Hutt, the daughter of founder, Ingshang Liao, took over as president of Golden Lighting. Since then, Yuh-Mei has expanded the company, making it a leader in the industry.
A compassionate businesswoman who is dedicated to the industry, her company, and her hometown of Tallahassee, Yuh-Mei puts her heart into the projects and people she holds near and dear. Her enthusiasm can be seen through her life, work, goals, and expectations. Under her leadership, Golden Lighting has won Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year and the Jim Moran Institute’s Entrepreneurial Excellence awards.
As president of Golden Lighting, she focuses her positive energy on her business and its employees, finding ways to improve things for both. The community of Tallahassee is not forgotten in Yuh-Mei's plans and efforts. She is significantly involved in the business community and pours time and energy into working with local leaders and organizations to create a better future.
Yuh-Mei is active in promoting startups, angel investment, and exponential mindset in Tallahassee. She supports local charities and acts as a strong role model and catalyst for change in the Tallahassee area. Through her work as Chair of Domi Station, a business incubator that aids entrepreneurs and innovators, Yuh-Mei has invested in creating workspaces where bright creators can collaborate and grow.
In the interest of improving Tallahassee, Yuh-Mei invests in bringing powerful voices and ideas to Tallahassee in the hopes of inspiring the next generation. She has sponsored contests to identify and uplift future leaders. When asked about the motivation behind her service to the community, she simply stated, “I believe the future is positive and that we can have a meaningful impact on our community.”
As president, Yuh-Mei has worked hard to cultivate a business culture where employees feel like a part of the Golden Lighting family. She has hand-picked and groomed a team of bright executives. Together, they are tasked with moving the company forward.