Genlyte Group Incorporated (NASDAQ: GLYT) is the world's largest company dedicated exclusively to the design, manufacture and marketing of lighting fixtures, controls and related products for commercial, industrial and residential markets. Genlyte's brands, now 45 strong, are among the most recognized and well-regarded in the industry and are sold and distributed through a direct sales force, independent agencies and distributors.

Bill Ferko, CPA, has been vice president and chief financial officer of Genlyte Group, Incorporated since 1998. He joined the company shortly after Genlyte and Thomas Industries formed Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC, to manufacture and market lighting fixtures and controls to residential, commercial, industrial and other markets. Genlyte Thomas is the largest company in North America dedicated exclusively to the lighting market. As chief financial officer, Ferko helped direct the acquisitions of Ledalite, Chloride Systems, Translite Sonoma and Fibrelight –companies whose products filled various niches in the company’s markets. Prior to joining Genlyte, Mr. Ferko served in several finance positions for Tenneco Inc. and its divisions including Tenneco Automotive, Tenneco Packaging, and JI Case. Mr. Ferko served as the CFO for Monroe Auto Equipment Co., and as the group controller for Tenneco Packaging’s primary mills, timberlands, and molded fibre divisions. Mr. Ferko also served as CFO and led the transition of a Goss Graphic Systems from being a Rockwell division to a stand alone LBO public debt company. A Wisconsin native, Mr. Ferko earned his MBA and BS in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin.