Mike Arnold
Director of Sales Capri Omega

Mike Arnold has over 22 years experience in the Lighting Industry. Starting his career with Day-Brite Lighting in 1984, Mike has held many positions within the Company including, Quality Engineer, Applications Engineer, Specification Sales Manager, Customer Service Manager and Capri Product Marketing Manager. He has been Director of Sales for Capri Omega since 2003.

Nick Bleeker
Director - Business Development Day-Brite Capri Omega

Nick Bleeker has over 20 years experience in the lighting industry in both technical and commercial aspects of the business. In his current role at Day-Brite|Capri|Omega he is responsible for implementing programs and policies that support the company's aggressive marketing and growth strategies, such as overseeing the Divisions overall sustainability programs. His latest accomplishments include being the project leader for the design and construction teams of the $2 Million Day-Brite Capri Omega Lighting Institute which received LEED-CI certification.
Prior to Day-Brite Lighting, Nick worked for Philips Lighting for over 16 years in various capacities including product management, international operations, marketing & development engineering. His career with Philips led him to two expatriate assignments in the Netherlands & in Mexico City for a period of almost 8 years.

Kylie Boring
Associate Product Manager - Capri/Omega Lighting

Kylie joined the lighting industry nearly a year ago as Associate Product Manager for the Capri/Omega Product Management team. In her role, she assists with the implementation of product development and marketing strategies. Prior to joining DCO, Kylie served as the National Account Sales Representative for the local newspaper for 8 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations/Marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Jonathan Burt
Associate Product Manager - Omega Lighting

Jonathan Burt has worked for Day-brite|Capri|Omega for over 8 years. He began working in the Day-Brite Engineering department in 1999 as an Engineering Specialist. In 2003 he transferred to his current position as the Associate Product Manager for Omega Lighting. Jonathan’s primary responsibilities include developing new products, providing technical assistance, and assists managing the Omega product line.

Bill Busch
Senior Product Manager - HID Indoor and Commercial

Bill Busch has over 37 years experience in the lighting industry in Product Management, Sales and Engineering. In his current role at Day-Brite Lighting he is responsible for planning and introducing new products that support the company’'s marketing & growth strategies.

Becky Ellis
Associate Product Manager - mcPhilben Emergency and Vandal Resistant by Day-Brite

Becky Ellis has over 10 years experience in the lighting industry with Day-Brite Lighting. Recently she joined the Product Management team with mcPhilben Exits and Emergency Lighting and Vandal Resistant by Day-Brite. In this role, Becky is assisting with the development and implementation of marketing plans and strategies for these product lines. Prior to Product Management, Becky was a Quality Engineer in our manufacturing environment. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Statistics from the University of Tennessee.

Robert Freitag
Capri Product Marketing Manager

Rob has been in the lighting industry for 20 years. The last 7 years have been with Day-Brite|Capri|Omega. Rob's first 4 years with DCO was as the NiteBrites Product Manager. His last 2 years have been in Distributor Marketing and Sales as the AD and IMARK Account Manager. Now Rob is the Capri Products Marketing Product Manager. Prior to joining DCO Rob was with Cooper Lighting for 13 years in various marketing and product management roles. Rob has served on a number of NEMA committees and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design from Kent State University.

Dennis Gregory
Senior Product Manager - mcPhilben Emergency and Vandal Resistant by Day-Brite

Dennis Gregory has over 29 years experience in the lighting industry with Day-Brite Lighting in product management and applications engineering. In his current role at Day-Brite Lighting he is responsible for 3 different product lines: mcPhilben Emergency Lighting, Vandal Resistant Lighting by Day-Brite, and the Electro/connect modular wiring systems. He is responsible for planning and introducing new products for all three of his product lines that support the company’'s marketing and growth strategies. Dennis received his Associates of Applied Science degree from Itawamba Community College and in addition he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Northcentral University.

Art Hopmann
Director of Customer Support

Art Hopmann has over 25 years experience in the lighting industry in Testing, Standards Development, Quotations, Product Design, Customer Service, Applications, Technical Support and Field Service. In his current role at Day-Brite|Capri|Omega he is responsible for managing the Customer Service, Order Entry, RGA and e-Commerce. He has been with Day-Brite Capri Omega for 17 years. Prior to Day-Brite Capri Omega, Art worked for the Killark Division of Hubbell in testing and standards where he co-authored IEEE Publication "IEC vs NEC, A Comparative Analysis". Art is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, MO with a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical Design.

Grant Hukle
Senior Product Manager - Fluorescent Lighting Products

Grant Hukle has over 18 years experience in the lighting industry in Product Management, Technical Support, Applications and Optical Design. In his current role at Day-Brite Lighting he is responsible for planning and introducing new fluorescent products that support the company's marketing & growth strategies.

Paul Lanphere
Director of Industrial Sales - Thomas Lighting

Started with Day-Brite in 1984 as HID Product Manager, Industrial Marketing manager 1994 to 1996, Industrial Sales manager 1996 to 2001, Hubbell Lighting 2001 to 2005 Manager National Accounts. 2005 to present Director Industrial Sales, National Accounts. Past IESNA Regional VP 1994 to 1996.

Suzy Pawlik
Capri/Omega Technical Support

Suzy Pawlik has over 4 years experience in the lighting industry with Day-Brite/Capri/Omega Lighting. Recently she joined the Product Management and Marketing team. In this role, Suzy handles technical inquiries and also assists with the development, implementation and marketing of new products.

Clarke Penley, LC
Manager - Applications Engineering

Clarke Penley has 34 years of experience in the lighting industry with Westinghouse, Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting and as the principal of Coastal Lighting Associates in Pensacola, Florida. Responsibilities over the years have included factory field sales, quotations, field specification support, advertising and sales promotion management, as well as nine years on the street as an agency principal focusing on architectural and industrial sales. As the manager of applications engineering, he is dedicated to the development of designs intended to equip our sales group with the highest levels of performance, efficiency and competitive advantage.

Dana Wallace
Sr. Product Manager - HID Outdoor

Dana Wallace has over 17 years experience in the lighting industry with Day-Brite Lighting in Applications, Technical Support, and Product Management. In her current role at Day-Brite Lighting, she is responsible for planning and introducing new outdoor products that support the company’'s marketing & growth strategies. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University.

Ric Winders
Electro/Connect Engineer, Electro/Connect Modular Wiring

Electro/Connect Engineer, Electro/Connect Modular Wiring