Chris McLaughlin

Chris McLaughlin is an experienced sales professional with a strong focus on the utility, municipal, and Department of Transportation markets across the western United States and western Canada. Currently serving as WEST Region Sales Manager at Polara since March 2023, McLaughlin manages six exclusive traffic distributors. Prior to this role, McLaughlin held positions as West Region Sales Manager for Signify and Eaton, specializing in LED lighting and Smart City controls. Experience also includes time at Cooper Lighting and GE, where responsibilities involved sales management for traffic and pedestrian signal modules. McLaughlin's career began at Graybar, covering commercial, industrial, and government sales. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from California State University, Chico.