1000Bulbs.com
Chris Bates is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in account management, communications technology, and multimedia production. Currently serving as a Commercial Account Manager at 1000Bulbs.com since May 2015, Chris manages national and regional corporate accounts, providing a range of lighting solutions. Prior experience includes a decade at Christian House of Prayer, where responsibilities encompassed video editing, photography, web management, and IT support for a large ministry. Chris's military background as a Communications Technician Craftsman in the United States Air Force spans over 14 years, with specialized roles in radio maintenance and frequency management. Chris holds a Lighting Specialist certification and has pursued education at the Community College of the Air Force, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Millard North High School.
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1000Bulbs.com
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Headquartered outside of Dallas, TX in the city of Garland, 1000Bulbs.com has provided businesses and homeowners a destination to find, learn about and buy light bulbs, fixtures and more for over 18 years. We partner with some of the largest brands and factories to provide a wide selection of products with value and customer satisfaction at the heart of all that we do. With over 200 employees, 1000Bulbs.com enjoys double digit sales growth and annual sales of eight figures. We have been included on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US as well as ranked on the SMU Cox School of Business Top 100. Despite our growth, we never forget our humble beginnings. Founded in 1994 by CEO Kim Pedersen, 1000Bulbs.com began as an old door positioned over two saw horses in a spare bedroom of Kim's home. In 1995 Kim began investigating the then-new Internet as a portal to the marketplace. The next year 1000Bulbs.com was launched. It soon became evident the market was ready for this new buying experience. The company grew rapidly, creating jobs and growing customers along the way. Our corporate culture is customer-focused, fun and contagious which has allowed us to attract and retain some of the best talent in the DFW area. Find out why contractors, electricians, architects, hotel owners and others continue to choose 1000Bulbs.com as their source for Christmas lights, LED light bulbs, CFL bulbs, fixtures and accessories.