PEMBA INC was started by Patricia and P. Michael Smith in July of 1997 as an engineering consulting firm. The company grew to designing and selling lighting control systems, and in 2000 expanded the products to architectural lighting and automation products and then added retail in 2002. After Katrina, PEMBA abandoned the showroom on South Claiborne and purchased a retail lighting showroom and electrical distributorship in Belle Chasse Louisiana.

Michael has 30 years of Electrical Engineering experience, is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), is a degreed and registered Professional Engineer and has an MBA. Mike's specialty is electrical design, project management, as well as automation solutions for those new requests.

Patricia has 25 years of automation experience, 10 years of electrical engineering, has been involved in the Lighting Industry since 1994, is a member of the American Lighting Society and a member of the IEEE. Patricia holds a bachelor of science in computer science and an MBA. Patricia's strengths include Lighting Design, architectural lighting, lighting control solutions, and automation programming and integration.

Ray Milligan joined the PEMBA team in 2004 to strengthen PEMBA's audio-video integration capabilities. Ray has 23 years of electronics and audio video experience and holds an electronics degree.

Becky Neeb helps clients select and layout the appropriate light fixtures which coordinate with other interior furnishings. Becky's strength is her ability to visualize how decorative lighting fits within a home. Becky handles residential and commercial lighting.

Rachad Rad handles materials procurement, works closely with electrical contractors and provides support for lighting, electrical and lighting control.

Durell Meredith handles inside electrical sales and has been working in the electrical and lighting industry for over 30 years.

Maria Johnson is an interior design associate and recommends and helps customers select lighting and accessories for their special home.

Alicia Jones handles accounting and manages the Loft - a home interiors retail store

Courtney Huff holds a B.S. in interior design from LSU and is the newest member to the PEMBA team.

Kimberly Irving manages the warehouse and has experience in lighting sales and selection.