Southern Lighting Services, Inc. Affiliated Companies Service Areas 1.800.788.7448 E-mail Our Family Be sure to ask about our exclusive rebate offers. Call 1.800.788.7448 today to learn about this opportunity to save. Here at Southern Lighting Services, we believe it takes a team of highly skilled and well-rounded individuals to ensure that our customers receive the very best service possible. Beyond being a family-owned and -operated company, we also view each of our employees as part of the Southern Lighting family. If it wasn’t for the hard work and dedication of our employees, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Brian Whichello Brian Whichello, son of Gary Whichello, serves as Director of Sales and Marketing for Southern Lighting. From a young age, Brian was involved with the family business, working with his father to learn the ins and outs of the lighting and electrical industries. Brian has worn many hats since his 2006 initiation into the family business, from managing the day-to-day operations and working in the field, to implementing new business strategies aimed at expansion and growth. Brian resides in Wilmington, NC, and enjoys fishing, boating, mountain biking, attending church and spending time with his wife Megan, as well as his family and friends. Brian is also a Freemason and an active member of St. Johns Lodge #1 A.F. &. A.M. in Wilmington, NC. Jake Waters Jake began his association with us in 2010, working for Granite Flag and Banner, a subsidiary of Southern Lighting. At Granite Flag and Banner, Jake was responsible for creating an inventory and part number system for the hundreds of products available through both our brick-and-mortar store and our online store. Jake transitioned from Granite Flag and Banner to Southern Lighting Services in April 2013, bringing with him a strong background in mathematics and a dual degrees from Appalachian State University: a B.S.B.A. in Banking and Finance and a B.S. in Actuarial Science. Jake is responsible for all office functions of Southern Lighting, including purchasing, billing and customer service. Jake also manages and routes all field service technicians in our Eastern Carolina regions. A close friend of Brian Whichello’s since middle school, Jake now resides in Wilmington, NC, where he enjoys playing golf, watching Manchester United soccer matches, and spending time with his girlfriend Erika. Brian Caldwell Brian Caldwell began his career with Southern Lighting Services in 2014, bringing with him over 20 years of commercial electrical experience. A licensed electrician, Brian is our field service manager for the mid- to mid-western parts of the Carolinas, and his responsibilities include project quotations and job routing. Brian has quickly become an exemplary employee with hard work and dedication to Southern Lighting. In his free time, Brian enjoys coaching his son’s little league baseball team at the local optimist club, playing golf and taking his camper on weekend excursions with his wife and two kids. ©2021 Southern Lighting Services, Inc. 4133 US Hwy 321A, Granite Falls, NC 28630 site by morvil advertising + design