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Hudson is from Fort Worth, Texas, and has a passion for running. Before joining BMLC, he served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Hawaii. Now, he’s bringing his discipline and dedication to the controls quotations team!

Originally from Connecticut, Cade lived there for 14 years before making his way to Texas. He earned his degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, playing guitar and keyboard, and hitting the gym. Before joining BMLC, he built experience in the industry and is excited to be part of the team!

Originally from Helena, Alabama, Jeremy studied accounting at the University of Alabama. He enjoys fishing, golfing, and riding motorcycles. A seasoned traveler, he’s been to nine different countries and has more on his list. He’s also currently learning Spanish! In high school, he won a state championship in soccer for Helena High. Before joining BMLC, Jeremy gained valuable experience in the industry and is excited to be part of the team.

Matt has been part of the BMC family since November 2020. He’s happily married and a proud dad to his soon-to-be 3-year-old son. A big sports fan and avid golfer, he enjoys spending his free time on the course or cheering on his favorite teams.

David is from Lake Charles, Louisiana, and stays busy with fitness, Incrediball, and golf. His schedule mostly revolves around his three kids’ sports, and when he’s not cheering them on, he’s coaching youth sports himself. Fun fact—he keeps facial hair so he doesn’t look chubby! Before joining BMLC, David built experience in the industry and is excited to bring his energy to the team.

Originally from Queretaro, Mexico, Paulina earned her Master’s in Lighting Design from Aalborg University in Copenhagen, Denmark. She has a passion for carpentry and enjoys working on small wood projects, as well as spending time in her garden caring for her plants. A lover of wine and books, she’s happiest with a good read and a glass in hand.

Before joining BMLC, Paulina worked on independent lighting design projects in Mexico and as an application specialist for Rapid Lighting Layouts.

Shay is from Conway, Arkansas, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Central Arkansas. An avid outdoorsman, he loves hunting and fishing. Before joining BMLC, he built experience in the industry and is excited to bring his skills to the team!

Bryan is from Prattville, Alabama, and has been in the lighting industry since 1996, working in project quotations and sales with Lighting Partnership before joining BMLC. He loves being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with family and friends. These days, his favorite pastime is spending time with his family, especially his 18-month-old granddaughter!

Amy is from Montgomery, Alabama, and originally started her studies in nursing. Her greatest passions are her faith and baking, which she does just as much as she works! She loves staying busy and spending time with people, especially her five grandbabies—four boys, Brooks, Banks (Chappy in Heaven), Charlie, and one precious girl, Mary Cameron.

Amy began her career at Mayer Electric, where she worked for 13.5 years, before spending nearly 24 years with Lighting Partnership. Now, she’s excited to bring her experience and dedication to BMLC!

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Jennifer earned her Marketing and Accounting degrees from the University of Houston. She enjoys working out, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her kids. Fun fact—she passed all sections of the CPA exam on her first attempt! Before joining BMLC, she was a Senior Manager in audit for a public accounting firm. Also, she has a serious fear of birds… even chickens!

Erne hails from Bauta, Cuba, and studied Business Management at St. Thomas University. In his free time, he loves playing basketball and hanging out with his dogs, Mila and Tyson. He also has a rich athletic background, having played baseball both in college and professionally in the minor leagues. Before joining BMLC, Erne worked as a Territory Representative for Milwaukee Tool in South Florida.

Brandon is originally from Nacogdoches, Texas. A big fan of the outdoors and music, he loves golfing (his best round is a 78), hunting, and playing guitar with his church band—a skill he picked up while grounded in high school! He’s been married to Hallee for 21 years, and they have two teenage sons, Grayson (19) and Keaton (18), who keep him on his toes. Before joining BMLC, Brandon worked at Hossley Lighting.

Chris is originally from Fairfax, Virginia, and studied English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He’s an avid golfer and enjoys target shooting—so much so that he was once invited to try out for the 1984 Olympics and spent time at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs as part of their Junior Program for 3 Position Smallbore Rifle. Before joining BMLC, Chris worked as an Outside Sales Rep for Synergy Sales Solutions.

Paul is originally from Easton, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. When he’s not working, you can find him snowboarding, hiking, traveling (he’s visited over ten countries!), or hitting the golf course. A couple of his big outdoor feats include summiting Mount Rainier and hiking an active volcano in Guatemala. Before joining BMLC, Paul spent time as a field engineer at Halliburton and then worked a decade at Lutron, programming systems and focusing on applications.

Born in Queens, New York, Shawn has lived all over—from San Diego and Amityville to Sunrise and now Spring Hill, Florida. He studied Liberal Arts at Suffolk Community College and loves nothing more than watching sports (he’s an avid fan of the NY Yankees, NY Knicks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and, yes, the NY Jets), visiting Disney parks—especially Epcot—trying new restaurants, and traveling. In fact, he and his wife are hooked on all-inclusive resorts!

Shawn’s also a big fan of Irish whiskey, and he’s married with two grown kids and a five-year-old pit mix who keeps things fun at home. Before joining BMLC, he spent years at AccuformNMC, working his way up from Customer Service Representative to Inside Sales to Customer Service Manager. Now, he’s excited to bring his enthusiasm for service and solutions to the Tool & Safety team!

Marcos is an Austin, Texas native who studied Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M. In his free time, he loves fishing, playing video games, and experimenting with CAD 3D modeling. A fun fact about Marcos? He has a serious sneaker obsession—22 pairs of Jordans and counting! Before joining BMLC, Marcos worked in the home theater department at Best Buy.

Clare was born in Kansas but made her way to Texas as soon as she could—growing up in Houston, living in Dallas for 15 years, and now calling San Antonio home. She earned a Bachelor’s in Environmental Design (Architecture) from Texas A&M and later an MFA in Theatrical Lighting Design from the University of Oklahoma.

When she’s not busy at work, Clare loves anything that gets her outside—hiking, fishing, or just soaking in the scenery. She also plays pickleball, enjoys wood carving with her Dremel tool, and keeps potted flowers thriving year-round. Most importantly, she’s kept in line by her cat, Miss Abby!

Before joining BMLC, Clare served as a Quotations Officer for Vari-Lite, worked for a lighting dealer, and spent over 16 years teaching Theatrical Lighting Design and Production at the college level.

Laura is originally from Albertville, Alabama, and studied Business Management at The University of Alabama. She loves cooking, spending quality time with her four-year-old son, Banks, and running her side business creating custom stationery, invitations, and gift tags. A fun fact about Laura? She’s an identical twin! Before coming to BMLC, Laura worked in Inside Sales at Lighting Partnership.

Originally from Arkansas, Matt and his wife love visiting museums, art galleries, and places with unique architecture. He also enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors with friends and family. In his downtime, you can often find him watching classic TV shows like Columbo, Mannix, and Barnaby Jones.

With over 28 years in the electrical and lighting industry, Matt has worked with industrial controls, automation, and commercial project quotes—16 of those years spent at various electrical distributors and another 12 years in a local lighting rep’s quotations department. Now, he’s excited to bring his wealth of knowledge and passion for the field to Alabama Lighting.

Kelly is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Transportation from Auburn University. A big fan of spending time with family, attending Auburn sporting events, and getting out to the lake, Kelly also has a unique claim to fame—he hasn’t had anything to drink but water for nearly 30 years!

Before joining BMLC, Kelly spent 23 years in jewelry retail before moving into lighting nearly two decades ago, including nine years at Gewin Tucker & Associates and close to 11 years at Lighting Partnership. Now, he’s thrilled to bring his passion and experience to the Alabama Lighting team.

Denty is from Birmingham, Alabama, and he got his start at UAB (though he didn’t finish). A golf and travel enthusiast, he also loves cheering on his grandkids during their sports games. Denty launched his career in electrical supply back in 1975 and later joined Lighting Partnership in 1985, eventually becoming its principal. Now with BMLC, he brings decades of experience and a passion for the industry to Alabama Lighting.

Nathan is from Drummonds, Tennessee, and has a passion for spending quality time with his wife and four kids, traveling, and fitting in a few rounds of golf whenever he can. A dedicated family man, he also has a strong history of service—he spent four years in the Army after high school. Growing up, he played soccer from the age of four, and that love of sports continues today. After his military service, Nathan joined Graybar, working on the distributor side and primarily calling on commercial contractors. Now, he’s excited to bring his experience and enthusiasm to the BMLC Memphis team!

Matt Clark joins our Kansas City outside sales team, bringing his expertise and enthusiasm to Bell & McCoy. Originally from Destin, Florida, Matt graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Economics and a minor in Business Administration. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing golf, hunting, working on trucks and Jeeps, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. A fun fact about Matt: he loves boiled peanuts and has never seen the movie The Godfather! Before joining Bell & McCoy, Matt worked in Kansas City selling Underfloor Air Distribution systems. We’re excited to welcome him to the team!