Chicago Lighting - A Division of Single Source Sales, Inc.












517 W. Golf Road
Arlington Heights, il 60005
ph:847-439-5030 fax:847-671-9498

Meet Chicago Lighting
I'd like to personally welcome you to the Chicago Lighting Division of Single Source Sales.  Our objective is to provide you with a handy resource to get to know the manufacturers we represent and review their new products.  We also want to continue to provide the high quality services and support to all of our clients in the specification, distribution and construction fields.  Through the use of this electronic media, we will be able to provide you with more timely and precise information when you need it. Just call or drop us an e-mail and we will get you what you require as fast as we possibly can.

In addition we will continue to chronicle the outstanding jobs we have been associated with over the past few years.  From our work at Buckingham Fountain and other outdoor lighting applications to the many interiors for schools, churches, restaurants and auditoriums, you will have a chance to look at some of the most exciting designs we have seen.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Chicago Lighting, we are one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers' representatives in the Chicago area.  For over 30, years we've brought you the highest quality and most innovative solutions to your lighting application needs.  Whatever your requirements may be, Chicago Lighting has a large basket of leading brand names in its products portfolio, plus an experienced staff to assist you with your project.  From Hubbell Lighting's family of well known brand names to Manning Lighting, Cathode Lighting Systems, Altman Architectural and a full complement of dimming and control systems, it's here for you.

We have over a century of combined lighting experience to provide you with the best manufacturers, service and design support.

Larry Bisaillon, President



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Personnel Biographies
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Larry Bisaillon - Partner

Education: BS 1977, Syracuse University

Experience:

- 5 years – GE Lighting C/I Sales Rep, Albany, NY

- 5 years – GE Lighting, Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, Manager of Strategic Planning

- 2 years – Fasson Roll Materials, Concord, OH, National Sales Manager

- 2 years – Panduit, Tinley Park, IL, Manager of MRO Sales

- 3 years – Motorola Lighting, Buffalo Grove, IL, National Sales Manager

- 3 years – ArdryTech Inc., Secaucus, NJ, Executive VP/Partner, Goldstar Electronic Ballasts

- 9 years – President/Owner Chicago Lighting

Main Focus: Specifiers and Electrical Contractors


Jim Maucieri - Partner

Sales - West and North Territory

Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics, Indiana Univ.

Experience:

  • Contractor: Worked for a major Electrical Contractor in the Chicago area for 6 summers while in High School and College.
  • Distribution: Worked for Wesco for 3 years in outside sales calling on Electrical Contractors.
  • Manufacturer's Rep.: For the past 12 years I have concentrated on closing Chicago Lighting generated specifications by calling on Electrical Contractors and Distributors.

Interests: Sports, Movies, and playing with the Stock Market.


Joanna Bisaillon - Sales & Marketing, Administration, Accounts payable/recievable

Interests: My family, friends, shopping & travel

Words I live by every day:

"While no road is ever straight, dedication and persistence will always lead you to your dreams."


Jack Gilliam - Sales - DuPage County and Northwest Indiana

Experience:

  • Distribution - Started with Central Electric Supply and worked there for 2 years in the showroom and doing counter sales.
  • Manufacturers - Worked at the Prescolite warehouse in customer service for 2 years.
  • Manufacturer's Rep. - Worked for Midwest Lighting Systems for 11 years calling on Distributors, Electrical Contractors and Specifiers. I have been with Chicago Lighting for 25 years.
Interests: Reading, Bicycling, Bowling, and Travel.


Christine Hodge - Outside specification sales


Ron Lindquist - Sales - South Territory

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Communications

Motto: "No good deed goes unpunished."

Experience:

  • 5 years - wholesale distribution
  • 4 years - Manufacturer's Rep. for Lithonia
  • 3 years - Manufacturer's Rep. (owner) for GE/USI
  • 17 years - with Chicago Lighting (and counting!)
  • Main Focus: Electrical Contractors and Distributors

    Special Interests: Muskie Fishing and Golf.


    Steve Strenk - Sales - West and South Territory

    Marketing degree from Illinois State University.

    Electrical Supply Industry since 1983, including distribution and manufactures rep agencies.

    Married with 3 daughters

    Interests include coaching girl’s fast pitch softball, fishing, golf and family.


    Mark Thorsen - Controls Specialist

    • Education:
    • BA in History, NIU
    • 2 yrs. Post- grad study in Theatre Design & Technology, NIU
    • 2 yrs. Post-grad study in Lighting Design & Technology, Indiana Univ.

    • Experience:
    • Freelance Lighting Designer - 24 years
    • Union Stage Electrician - IATSE - 13 years
    • Professional Lighting Systems Designer - 17 years
    • Controls Consultant for Chicago Lighting - 12 years & countin'!


    • Words I work by: "Every space is a performance space - Light defines our environment and it needs to meet both our functional and aesthetic needs."

    • Interests: Good Food, Good Drink, A Good Book, A Great Movie, and quiet moments on the beach at Pt. Reyes Seashore.


    Chris von Kondrat - Quotations, Office Manager


    Chad Foor - Quotations and Customer Service

    Education: BA in Theatre and Drama from Indiana University

    Designed lighting scheme for Zoo Story for my theatre lighting class

    Worked lighting crew for IU T300 production

    Experience:

    Years of experience in customer service as a food and beverage server

    Worked as an administrative assistant at Hinkle Engineering, Inc., a Chicago MEPF engineering firm.

    Produced a film for my independent film production company, 4 Lizard Productions, including lighting design and continuity.

    Interests:

    Da Bears, Acting, Improv, Stand-up, Screenwriting, Film Production, Guitar, B-Ball, V-Ball, Frisbee Golf, Texas Hold'em, Great music, movies, and books.


    Gale Friedman - Customer Service


    Tina Vinci - Customer Service


    Traci King - Customer Service


    Jim Gambill - Receptionist/Warehouse Manager


    Dina Serritella - Administration, commission statements.


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