US Lighting Group, Inc. announced that, effective immediately, Michael Coates has been hired as the Company's Controller. In this role he will be responsible for directing and coordinating all accounting functions, managing the consolidation of financial data for accurate reporting and analysis, and preparing internal and external financial statements. Prior to joining USLG, Mr. Coates was a senior tax analyst at PNC Private Bank Hawthorn, a business dedicated to serving the needs of individuals and families with investable assets in excess of $20 million.

He is a certified public accountant, a certified financial planner, and a member of the Ohio Society of CPA's and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Before Mr. Coates transitioned to a Senior Tax Analyst role in 2016, he was a wealth strategist for over nine years. Prior to joining PNC Private Bank Hawthorn, Michael was a staff accountant at a regional public accounting firm.

He holds a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cleveland State University. He served five years in the US Navy.