Eddie Reynolds

Eddie Reynolds
Eddie Reynolds
President & CEO, Iluminar Inc.

Driven by a fascination for cutting-edge technology and a passion for providing exceptional customer service, Edwina “Eddie” Reynolds has spent nearly 20 years as a leading figure in the video security industry.  As the founder and CEO, of multiple established CCTV Lighting companies, Reynolds is at the forefront of bringing innovative solutions to the surveillance market. Without light, there is no clear, effective video. Motivated by this fact, Reynolds founded Iluminar Inc. in 2009. Iluminar is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, as well as, licence plate recognition products. Iluminar’s lighting solutions are known for their high-efficiency LEDs, low power consumption, Power over Ethernet input capability, and angle flexibility. By deploying Iluminar’s products, security professionals experience unblemished video feeds (free from insects and hotspots), enhanced images, and longer distances, up to 919 feet (280 metres). Reynolds’ extensive experience at various integrator, video and lighting companies prove she is a true industry veteran. She began her security career as an account executive for U.K. integrator Chubb Fire & Security in the mid 1990s. She went on to work for Pinkerton Security, Rainbow CCTV (a prominent lens manufacturer where Reynolds first attained education in lighting), and Sony. From 2005-2008, Reynolds was the U.S. partner for a U.K. based CCTV lighting company. Reynolds is married with two stepdaughters. A long-time resident of Texas who attended the University of Houston, Reynolds currently resides in the Los Angeles area. 

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