Our People

Our Story, 

Mission & Vision

Founded in 1974, Halco Lighting Technologies boasts a strong portfolio of lighting solutions including energy efficient lamps, ballasts, and lighting fixtures. As a formidable leader in the electrical industry, the core of Halco’s strength lies in our commitment to quality, service, and value.

Our mission is to be our customers' first choice for lamps, ballasts, and fixtures by providing the best value through quality products and excellent service with the highest level of integrity. 

Our proficiency in energy efficient technologies and lighting expertise stems from our talented workforce and is supported by our in-house testing facility. We stand behind our product reliability and dependability with our Quality Assurance program, which guarantees that we will provide a replacement or credit if our product does not perform according to specifications. Dedicated Customer Care Specialists are your personal support system. They are responsible for your full Halco experience – product availability, pricing, order fulfillment, and technical support. Our employees are dedicated to helping you succeed.

Our vision is to be your first choice as a lighting technology partner. To create an environment that fosters growth and opportunity, for us and for our partners. 

Meet Our People

Chris Chickanosky

Chief Executive Officer

Jay Weaver

Chief Financial Officer

Jason Deist

Chief Operating Officer

Don Runyon

Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support

Suzanne Irvine

Director of Human Resources

Tony Campbell

Vice President of Product Development

Chad McSpadden

Product Manager

Christine VanLeeuwen

Product Manager

Colin Evans

Product Manager

Matt Schachte

Marketing Manager

Don Freggens

Graphic Designer

Rose Mironov

Marketing Coordinator

Chris Crumlich

Business Process Improvement

Brian Hollin

Regional Sales Manager

Matthew Allbritton

Regional Sales Manager

Randy Paulsen

Regional Sales Manager

Scott Owens

Regional Sales Manager

Ed Rice

Regional Sales Manager

Patrick Tryban

Regional Sales Manager

Todd Aussem

Regional Sales Manager

Jim Martin

Area Sales Manager- Ohio and Kentucky

Jim Josko

Business Development Manager

Ethan Conner

Product Support Engineer

Brad Young

Product Manager


Is This the Place for You?

Join Our Team

Are you ready for new challenges and opportunities? Join our team! We offer a flexible, fun work environment, comprehensive benefits on day one, generous PTO, paid sick and family leave, 401k with a company match, and online continuous learning classes. 

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