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	Mike Conway Specification Sales/Design & Build Mike Conway spent seventeen years (1981-1998) as a lighting designer in the Las Vegas market designing exterior high rise illumination, landscape lighting, high end residential, restaurant and hotel/casino interiors. Mike became involved in specification sales in 1998 with Silver State Lighting. In 2006 Mike joined Rise & Shine Lighting. Several specifiers and design build contractors rely on Mike for his expertise and assistance with lighting design. Mike’s capabilities extend to doing lighting design, calculations, and lighting print outs for our clients. Mike is an IESNA member, and the treasurer for the Las Vegas chapter.	Michael Mlazgar Specification Sales In addition to growing up in the lighting industry, Michael Mlazgar has almost thirty years of lighting experience on every side of the business. Michael has spent time as a rep, manufacturer, distributor, and lighting consultant/designer. Michael has spent most of the last fifteen years selling lighting in the Las Vegas market. He has extensive training in every facet of lighting and is a great addition to our team. Michael joined Rise & Shine Lighting in 2007.
Rise & Shine Controls Rise & Design Expo	Shay Schwandt Specification Sales/Contractor Sales/Decorative Specialist Shay Schwandt has over nineteen years of sales experience in the Las Vegas market. She started at Designer Fans Etc. She then started a wholesales division and began selling lighting as well as fans. In 2005, Shay opened Designer Fans & Lighting, which was a successful showroom and wholesale company. She not only sold lighting in Las Vegas, but all over the world. Shay brought her relationships, experience, and love for lighting to Rise & Shine in early 2008. Shay is a member of the AIA.	Ryan Wiges Specification Sales/Design & Build/Showroom Sales Ryan Wiges started in the electrical industry as an electrical assistant in 1994. He moved to Las Vegas in 1996 and designed pools and landscaping for several years. Ryan then worked in showroom sales until 2007. In addition to his work in lighting, Ryan is a featured artist at several art galleries. Ryan brought his talents and wealth of lighting knowledge to Rise & Shine Lighting in early 2008. Ryan is a member of the AIA.
	Jillian Bissell Sales Jillian Bissell graduated from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design in 2007. From 2005-2009 Jillian worked with the Korte Company as an interior designer. In 2009, Jillian brought her expertise to Rise & Shine Lighting. Jillian is a LEED AP and member of the AIA, USGBC. She also regularly attends meeting for the IES.	Javid Butler Controls Specialist Javid Butler worked ten years for Mainstage Theatrical Supply starting in Wisconsin in 1995, and eventually moving to Pensacola, Florida. At Mainstage Javid worked in project management, outside sales, and eventually management. Javid then started his own company, Integrated Theatre before moving on to work for AMA Lighting in Control and Theatrical sales in 2007. Javid is a member of ESTA Control Protocols and Electrical Power working groups. He is also the chair of the DMX512 Cabling Task Group. Javid is also a member of the RDM task group and was recognized in 2006 as one of their Volunteers of the Year. Javid has been published six times in the ESTA Protocol trade magazine. Javid has also been a speaker/panelist at LDI 2003, 2005, 2006, & 2007. Javid brings his controls knowledge and experience to Rise & Shine Controls in 2008.
	Connie Hollobaugh Sales/Quotations/Project Management Connie Hollobaugh has over twenty years of experience in lighting and electrical sales in the Las Vegas market. She worked for Nevada Sales, Service Electric, and Silver State Lighting before heading up quotations for Lightolier – Las Vegas from 2001-2006. Connie joined Rise & Shine in 2006. At Rise & Shine Lighting, Connie is our quotations specialist, and also assists with sales and project management.	George Torrance Contractor Sales George Torrance has over twenty years of sales experience, ten of which have been spent as a lighting representative in Las Vegas. George has a reputation for taking care of his customers, and fighting for orders. George joined Rise & Shine in 2006. At Rise & Shine Lighting, George calls on contractors, and works hand in hand with distribution.
	Jennifer Squatritto Project Management Jennifer Squatritto spent three years with Bank of America and three years with National Title Company before coming to Rise & Shine Lighting. Her customer service background and positive attitude made her a great addition to our inside sales team in 2007. Jennifer started in order follow up and has moved on to project management in 2008.	Brandon Lake Quotations/Projects Brandon Lake graduated from Faith Lutheran High School in 2006, and he is currently attending CCSN. Brandon started at Rise & Shine Lighting in 2006 as the warehouse manager. He was promoted to inside sales in 2007, where he has handled project management, showroom sales, and quotations.
	Scott R. Wood Order Entry/Inside Sales Scott Wood has three years experience in traffic control sales. Scott started his career in lighting at the distribution level with Lighting Endeavors in Las Vegas at the beginning of 2004. He has experience as a driver, warehouse manager, and previous experience in counter and inside sales. Joining Rise & Shine in 2006, Scott has experience in customer service, order entry, and quotations.	Miles A. Duecker Project Management Miles Duecker started his career in lighting at Rise & Shine in 2005. He gained experience in order entry, follow up, and quotations. He was employee of the year in 2005. He left Rise & Shine Lighting in 2006 to finish obtaining his Bachlor’s degree in Business at SMS in Springfield, MO. After graduating in late 2007, he took a position with CED in Kansas City, MO. In late 2008 he went back to his lighting roots and rejoined Rise & Shine Lighting in project management.
	Chelsea Talamantes Receptionist/Accounting Chelsea Talamantes attended high school at Mountain View Christian School and is currently pursuing an Associate’s degree in Accounting at College of Southern Nevada. Chelsea worked with Bookkeeping Solutions from 2007-2008. Joining Rise & Shine Lighting in 2008, Chelsea is the cheerful voice that answers our phones. She is also training in other facets of our company.	Rayanne Walters Order Follow-Up/RGAs Rayanne Walters has an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Rayanne has previous experience in management and sales. Rayanne has joined Rise & Shine in 2008 to help with order follow-up and customer service.
	Mindy Lake Accounts Payable Mindy Lake began her lighting career in 1986 at Nevada Sales Agency where she worked in customer service for five years. She re-entered the lighting industry in 2006 to handle accounting duties for Rise & Shine Lighting.	Heather Lake Warehouse Assistant Heather Lake graduated high school in 2009 and currently attends CSN where she is working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education. Heather started at Rise & Shine in 2007 answering phones. Currently Heather assists in the warehouse and with other various office projects.