FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Madera, CA – June 24, 2014 – B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination are pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Sloan to President for both companies.
In a company-wide announcement today, B-K Lighting CEO and Founder Douglas W. Hagen named Mr. Nathan Sloan as President of both B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination.
“I am confident that Nathan Sloan is the right person to lead the companies forward with continuity,” said Hagen. “He has a proven ability to create strategic clarity, drive innovation and growth, ensure disciplined execution and deliver results. We believe that his passion for manufacturing and technology will ensure that B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination continues to deliver innovations that have a positive impact on our industry.”
Following Hagen’s announcement and offering his gratitude, Nathan Sloan added, “I am excited to bring my experience and knowledge in manufacturing to a new level at B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination as company President. Our industry is technologically-driven at an incredible pace and we have been leaders by remaining independent and forward-thinking. We will continue to ensure the real-world application of those technologies with results our customers have come to expect. Surrounded by a team dedicated to innovation, I will continue our legacy as we move forward.”
Mr. Sloan is no stranger to the two companies; his career began with B-K Lighting in 1995. Nathan has formerly held positions in Assembly, Machine Shop, Purchasing, General Manager of TEKA Illumination, Manufacturing Engineer and his most recent position, Manufacturing Manager. His intricate knowledge of manufacturing processes and continual improvement strategies have been instrumental in the companies sustained success.
Nathan is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
ABOUT B-K LIGHTING
Since 1984, B-K Lighting has been dedicated to providing the lighting industry with the highest quality, most innovative and fairly priced outdoor lighting fixtures available. B-K Lighting manufactures standard and custom fixtures for outdoor and landscape lighting including path, sign, area, flood, recessed building mounted, and in-grade applications. B-K Lighting products are installed in high-end residential and landmark applications around the world.
ABOUT TEKA ILLUMINATION
Since 1993, TEKA Illumination has been driven to manufacture sustainable luminaires. All TEKA Illumination products are manufactured from copper, brass and bronze, three of the oldest natural and manmade materials. These materials are extremely resistant to environmental corrosion and physical abuse attributing to their sustainability. Enduring metals. Elemental designs. New technologies. These are the inspirations of TEKA Illumination.
QUALITY, SERVICE, INNOVATION, and VALUE all add up to make B-K Lighting the number one choice in outdoor lighting. B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination have a long history of supporting ‘green’ manufacturing. As members of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council) and IDA (International Dark Sky Association) they have led the industry in providing earth-friendly designs and manufacturing concepts.
For more information about B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination products and representatives visit our websites at www.bklighting.com and www.tekaillumination.com.