Scott Falbe, Founder and CEO
Scott Falbe founded Intelligent Lighting Creations, Inc. (ILC) in January of 1994. While attending the Theatre School at DePaul University majoring in Lighting Design, it became clear to Scott that there was a need for a company that specialized in automated lighting equipment rentals, a genre of theatrical and entertainment lighting that was just starting to make its way into a new breed of corporate meetings. Although the company’s first few years were spent focusing entirely on automated lighting and cutting edge control systems, often with Scott himself spending countless hours behind the lighting console, clients eventually began insisting that Scott and ILC be the sole lighting and rigging vendor for their shows. By the late 90’s, Scott, ILC, and what was then a full time staff of six was regarded by clients and competitors alike as a Midwest leader in automated and conventional lighting, rentals and system sales. Today, Scott focuses his staff of 25 on the daily and short term goals of ILC while he strategizes the next big steps for ILC.

Scott is also a commercial rated multi-engine pilot. In an industry where “the show must go on”, Scott and ILC have been known to go above and beyond in the pursuit of meeting our client’s unique and timely needs.

Samantha Falbe, President
Samantha Falbe officially joined Intelligent Lighting Creations in January of 2008. However, she has been working with her husband, Scott, behind the scenes since the company’s inception 15 years ago. Samantha received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Lighting Design from the Theatre School at DePaul University in 1998. After graduation, she joined Schuler Shook, a Chicago based consulting firm specializing in theatre & architectural lighting design, and worked closely with architects and engineers on museums and commercial buildings. After two years at Schuler Shook, Samantha returned to her theatre roots and spent the following five years at Images in Illuminations project managing large-scale corporate productions. In 2005, Samantha set her sights on a completely different industry and became a certified personal trainer. For the next eighteen months, she was self-employed providing in-home training on Chicago’s North Shore, and also worked for Equinox and Fitness 19. In 2007, ILC rapid growth continued and relocated its headquarters to Arlington Heights. Signaling the beginning of another growth spurt for ILC, the timing was right for Samantha to join ILC in a formal leadership role as its president.

In Samantha’s spare time, she is an equestrian polo player rated for both indoor and outdoor play. She has owned several polo ponies and has competed all over the U.S.