Christopher Lightner

Christopher Lightner has a diverse work experience in various roles within the electrical industry. Christopher began their career as an Electrician at CM Squared, Inc. from May 2003 to January 2006. Christopher then took on the role of Electrical Estimator at the same company from January 2006 to September 2008. Concurrently, from September 2008 to December 2012, they served as a Lighting Designer at Schaedler Yesco Distribution. In 2008, they also became an Instructor at the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) until April 2013. From December 2012 to December 2015, they worked as the Manager of Commercial Lighting, Western Territory at Yale Electric Supply, a division of US Electrical. In September 2015, they became the President of the Illuminating Engineering Society, and in December 2015, they transitioned to the role of Outside Sales at Diversified Group. Currently, they hold the position of Regional Manager at Diversified Group, which they started in September 2018.

Christopher Lightner earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership at Duquesne University, which they completed in 2010. In addition, they obtained a certification in lighting from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions in 2010.