Michael Deo is the president and founder of NatureScape Lighting and an award-winning lighting designer. The company’s sole focus is to help people extend the enjoyment of their gardens after daylight hours through the use of cutting-edge lighting technology and techniques. An active member of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals, he served eight years on the board and five years as president. Still involved, he currently chairs the planning of the Annual Conference and educational content. A perennial supporter of the WAMMC, the NatureScape Lighting + Audio team has illuminated consecutive Mansion in May designer show houses since 2006. Michael has taught lighting design at Rutgers Home Gardener’s school and appears as a guest lecturer in residential garden design classes at the County College of Morris. He has also spoken for professional landscape groups in several states as well as Ontario, CA.