LSI President and CEO Jim Clark Named CEO of the Year
at Cincinnati Business Courier C-Suite Awards
CINCINNATI – (Oct. 15, 2026) LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: LYTS) President and CEO Jim Clark has been named CEO of the Year at the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 2026 C-Suite Awards. The awards recognize outstanding CEO, CFO, COO, CHRO, CMO and CNO leaders in the Greater Cincinnati community. Clark was selected from three public company CEO finalists, and the winners were announced at an evening event on Oct. 15.
Under Clark’s leadership, LSI has transformed from a company focused primarily on lighting into a diversified, solutions-driven business serving customers across lighting, display solutions and retail environments. LSI achieved record revenue in fiscal 2025, with more than 20% year-over-year growth, alongside expanding EBITDA and consistent free cash flow.
Clark has executed a balanced growth strategy that pairs organic innovation with targeted acquisitions. LSI has completed four acquisitions in recent years, most recently in March 2026, expanding the company’s size and capabilities. Through LSI’s Fast Forward plan, he has aligned the organization around clear financial targets, cross-selling opportunities and a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.
“I’m grateful, but let me be clear about whose award this is. It belongs to the nearly 3,000 people of LSI. On our plant floors, in our offices and on job sites, they sweat the details, treat our customers and each other with respect, and do what they say they will do. That’s how you build a company that lasts 50 years,” Clark said. “Together, we delivered the best year in our history. Thank you to my leadership team for setting the pace, and to our board for its trust. I’ve never been prouder to be part of LSI.”
The C-Suite Awards honor executives who have driven measurable business performance, strengthened company culture, championed innovation and contributed to the Greater Cincinnati community.
ABOUT LSI INDUSTRIES
Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI is a publicly held company traded over the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. The company manufactures advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include non-residential indoor and outdoor lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, help create value for customer brands and enhance the consumer experience. LSI also provides comprehensive project management services in support of large-scale product rollouts. The company employs approximately 3,000 people at 23 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com.