After graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in business, he embarked on his professional sales career. His first role was with Peer Bearing Company, where he successfully sold roller chain and ball bearings to distributors across both coasts of the United States. This experience laid the foundation for his future in sales.

In 2018, Kristin joined the Solais team, bringing a wealth of experience in project management from a high-end lighting design firm in Denver. Her expertise spans all phases of lighting projects, giving her a deep understanding of what it takes to achieve outstanding results. Kristin is dedicated to open communication and fostering strong client relationships

With twenty years of lighting experience Russ Ferdico has been presence in the commercial, retail, design build and distribution lighting markets. Coming to the industry in 2001 as a director of marketing, Russ soon found his way into sales.  He’s worked with some of the world’s top lighting designers, architects, lighting distributors, and end users.

Dave has traveled a diverse and successful career path as a firefighter/paramedic with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, public ministry, lighting distribution sales and now lighting manufacturing sales.  Dave brings 12 years of expertise and success with of some of the largest international big box and clothing retailers in the marketplace, focusing his effort

Amy embarked on her journey in the lighting industry back in 1999 and since then, her skillset and contributions have illuminated the path of her successful career. In 2008, Amy's brilliant work in retail design was recognized, with an International Illumination Design Award of Merit. Fast forward to 2011, her pioneering expertise in retail design

Based out of Dallas, TX – Franklin, aka Frank, is a 25 year industry veteran and has represented all aspects of the lighting industry. He has a diverse background ranging from specification sales, national accounts, distribution, direct sales to working with manufacture reps. Prior to joining the the team team, he held distinctive rolls with

With over 20 years of retail, architectural, design and lighting experience, Scott is well suited to take projects to the next level, seamlessly integrating practical implementation and design sensitivity. Scott has worked for and with firms across the country on national and international award winning projects. Before Scott joined the team and Solais in late