Don Henderson - President

Don graduated from Lakeside Hot Springs in 1983, and went on to receive a BBA in Finance from the University of Central Arkansas in 1988.  His work experience includes 5 years in electrical contracting, 6 years in electrical distribution, and 9 years as a manufacturer's representative.  He is also active in local industry affiliations.
President Local IES Chapter 2003-2004
Board of Directors for the Electrical League of Arkansas.




Charlie Thornton, Jr. - Vice President

Charlie graduated from North Little Rock in 1977, and went on to attend college at both University of Arkansas Fayetteville and University of Arkansas Little Rock.  He entered the industry working for Heritage Building Systems from 1979-84.  He joined his father’s agency, Thornton Sales, in 1984 and worked there until 2002 when they merged with EGH.
Lighting and Power Solutions  2002 - present  

Mike Alberson - Outside Sales

Education:
Jacksonville High School - 1971
IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship School 1973-1977
Industry Experience:
Electrician 1973 - 1992
Estimator/Project Manager 1993 - 2006
Master Electrician License - State of AR
Certified Professional Estimator - ASPE

Jon Boren - Quotations

Education:
Sylvan Hills High School - 1992
ASU Beebe - Basic Curriculum - 1992 - 1994
Industry Experience:
Lighting and Power Solutions 2006 - present

Amy Hyde - Customer Service

Education:
Robinson High School   - 1996
Industry Experience:
Engleby-Clarke Gillette 1997 - 1998
Walden Sales Tulsa 1998 - 1999
Lighting and Power Solutions 1999 - present




Joe Cossich - Outside Sales

Education:
Caddo Hills High School - 1990
Arkansas Tech University/UALR - 5 years - Biology
Industry Experience:
Electrical Distribution 1992 - 1998
Manufacturer's Representative:
RT Sales Arkansas Manager 1998 - 2005
Lighting and Power Solutions 2005 - present

Phillip Davis - Inside Industrial Sales

Education:
Junction City High School - 2003
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith 2003 - 2005
University of Arkansas, BSBA Organizational Leadership 2008
Industry Experience:
Lighting and Power Solutions  May 2008- Present

Todd Fisher - Outside Sales

Education:
LA TECH, LSU, BPCC  1987 - 1992
Associates degree in criminal Law
Associates degree in forensic science
Industry Experience:
Elliott Eelectric (Sales)  1992 - 1997
Stuart C. Irby (Industrial/OEM Sales)  1997 - 2007
Lighting and Power Solutions  2007 - Present

Phil Gillette - Specification Sales

Education:
Holland High School - 1960
Southwestern Baptist Bolivar, MO 1960 - 1961
Memphis State 1961 - 1962
Industry Experience:
Graybar Memphis;  Electrical Associates Memphis
Gillette Sales started in 1978
Lighting and Power Solutions  1981 - present

Tracie Lassiter - Quotations Manager

Education:
Lonoke High School - 1987
Industry Experience:
Ray Walker and Associates 1992 -1994
Lighting and Power Solutions  1994 - present

Gloria Lercher - National Accounts Manager

Education:
University of Central Arkansas
BSE in 1975: MSE in 1977
Industry Experience:
14 Years in National Accounts at the Malmstrom White Agency
Lighting and Power Solutions  2006 - present

Summer Littlefield - Receptionist/Clerical

Education:
North Little Rock High School - 1996
UALR-basic curriculum
Industry Experience:
Arkansas Mechanical Contractors January 2002 - March 2006
Lighting and Power Solutions  2006 - present

Brett Mentzer-Industrial Sales

Education:
Catholic High School - 1997
U of A/UALR - 4 years
Industry Experience:
RT Sales   2005-2007
Lighting and Power Solutions   2007 - present

Jamie Melton - Business Manager/Customer Service

Education:
Lake Hamilton High School - 1991
University of Central Arkansas, BBA Finance - 1997
Industry Experience:
Lighting and Power Solutions  1998 - present

Frank Nelms - Outside Sales

Education:
Batesville High School, Batesville, AR - 1986
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), BSEE (Electrical Engineering) - 1991
Industry Experience:
Sperry-Sun Drilling Services, Houston, TX   
--Field Engineer 1991 - 1994
Potlatch Corp, McGehee, AR  
--Project Engineer 1994 - 1997
Green Bay Packaging, Inc., Morrilton, AR
--Plant Electrical Engineer 1997 - 2001
Lighting and Power Solutions  2002 - present

Joel Newman - Outside Sales

Education:
North Little Rock High School - 1986
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville - Undergraduate Studies 1986 - 1987
University of Arkansas-Little Rock - Undergraduate Studies 1987 - 1989
Industry Experience:
J.Newman Sales Incorporated 1989 - 2005
Premier Lighting and Power 2005 - 2006
Lighting and Power Solutions 2006 - present
17 Years experience in electrical distribution sales

Brian Ross, PE - Industrial Technical Specialist

Education:
Pine Bluff High School - 1998
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), BSEE Electrical Engineering
Industry Experience:
Electrical Engineer Intern - TME, Inc., Little Rock, AR 2003 - 2007
Electrical Engineer Intern - Crafton Tull Sparks & Associates 2007
Lighting & Power Solutions 2007 - present

Shannon Ross - Customer Service Manager

Education:
John L Mcclellan High School - 1994
UALR 1994 - 1995
Industry Experience:
Engleby-Gillette-Henderson 1995 - 2003
Lighting & Power Solutions 2003 - present

Ashley Scott - Specification Sales

Education:
Sheridan High School - 2000
University of Central Arkansas, BS in Interior Design - 2004
Industry Experience:
Lighting and Power Solutions 2004 - present

Jimmy Shelburn - Northwest Arkansas Territory Manager

Education:
University of Texas, BSE Computer Science
Industry Experience:
9 Years as Outside Sales Showroom
7 Years as Manger of Lighting Showroom Ft. Smith
4 Years Long Sales Outside Sales
Lighting and Power Solutions  2002 - present

Mary Smith - Quotations/Customer Service

Education:
Joe T Robinson High School - 1989
Pulaski Vo-Tech
Industry Experience:
Electrical Distribution - 10 years
Manufacturer's Representative - 2 years
Lighting and Power Solutions  2005 - present

Melissa Stickford - Specification Sales

Education:
Sheridan High School - 1992
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville - 1992
Industry Experience:
Engineering Intern - Goodman-Tinsley Engineers 1992 -1994
Electrical Designer - Green Anderson Engineers 1994 - 2000
Manufacturer’s Representative 2000 - present
Active Member of IESNA

Jeff Vanhook - Outside Sales NW Arkansas

Education:
Springdale High School - 1981
University of Arkansas 1882 -1983
Industry Experience:
AMO Electric 1987 - 2008
Lighting & Power Solutions May 2008 - Present

Fred Wisdom - Specification Sales

Education:
Newark High School -1967
Foot Hills Votech - 1968
Industry Experience:
Electrical Design 1969 -1984
Electrical Contracting 1984 - 2005
Lighting & Power Solutions 2005 - Present
Co-Founder of the Electrical League of Arkansas
Past President of IES Local Chapter 1979 -1980
Holder of Master Electrical License for State of Arkansas

Michael Yarbrough - Customer Service

Education:
Woodrow Wilson High School - 1988
Fullerton College - 1990 - 1992
Industry Experience:
Managed several high volume retail establishments
7 Years sales experience
Lighting and Power Solutions   2007 - present