
About Me
The most important thing to know about me is that I am the only landscape lighting designer in Texas with an LC certification from the NCQLP (National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals). That means I have studied lighting. Like, a lot.
I fell in love with outdoor lighting by accident. Never in my wildest imagination would I ever have thought I would end up becoming a professional lighting designer. Over a decade ago I got a job at a lighting distribution center in the warehouse because it was about the only thing within walking distance of my home and I was sharing a car with my wife. We had a second child on the way and I needed to find a job that had more regular hours than I had been working and that was close enough to walk to because our schedules made it logistically difficult to do pick-ups and drop-offs. I didn’t love the idea of working in a warehouse but when I interviewed for the position I could see that the job had a lot of promise so I took it. It took me all of three months to be promoted from the warehouse to managing the service department. Managing the service department opened the door to an electrical apprenticeship and a world of knowledge from all of the terrific electricians we had on staff. After only six months of revamping the service department, I was offered my own showroom to manage.
I loved my job and the direction my career was heading in but a family emergency prompted a sudden move to New Braunfels TX. It was here that I got my first taste of exterior lighting. The showroom that I took over there stocked it, but no one knew how to sell it. It was a part of our business that was costing us money. So, I took it upon myself to learn everything I could about landscape lighting so that I could teach my sales team how to sell it to our customers. I loved it immediately! Learning technical knowledge and passing it on really appeals to me but what really drove me was the ability to create! Landscape lighting is different from interior lighting in that you are creating a mood. You are setting an atmosphere. I could take something that was shrouded in darkness and make it come alive with nothing but light. This wasn’t just helping homeowners flip through catalogs to find the chandelier that they wanted to hang over their dining room table. This was creating a totally separate space that had unlimited potential.
Since then I have worked in many different facets in the lighting industry from outside homeowner sales, to manufacturing and currently as and architectural lighting consultant. I am an LC with the NCQLP (National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Profession) which is one of the most prestigious credentials you can get in the lighting industry. I have a unique vantage point because I have been on every side of the transaction. I started doing small install jobs in 2009 and I’ve been hooked ever since.
On a personal note, I have been married for over 20 years and I have two wonderful daughters. I live in Plano, TX and I grew up in the DFW metroplex. Typically to my own chagrin, I am a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and in my spare time I am a classical and flamenco guitar player.
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The Outdoor Lighting Guy’s mission is to transform communities with the power of outdoor lighting. We are committed to understanding our clients’ outdoor lighting needs and offering custom designed solutions. We strive to deliver innovative outdoor lighting systems that have been designed to add beauty, elegance, and lasting value.
On a personal note, I have been married for 20 years and I have two wonderful daughters. I live in Plano, TX and I grew up in the DFW metroplex. Typically to my own chagrin, I am a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and in my spare time I am a classical and flamenco guitarist.
We’re passionate about outdoor lighting. After all, it’s all we do! We enjoy what we do for a living and it shows. By taking an artistic approach to lighting design we help property owners to transform their outdoors. You only need to look at some of our past projects to see that we don’t just install lights. We are experts in lighting design and functionality. Our system will transform your property so it will come alive at night with depth, safety, and functionality that will blow you away.
At The Outdoor Lighting Guy’s, we are passionate about outdoor lighting and we bring that passion and unique experience to each project. We create individual designs and use select products from the finest manufacturers in the industry. We only use the best products, and we stand behind our work. Check our testimonials to see what our past clients have to say about us