Energy Lighting Services is dedicated to designing, installing, and maintaining the most energy efficient lighting systems on the planet.

We are the commercial lighting contractor you’ve been looking for.

About ELS

WHO ARE WE? Founded in 2010, we are a full-service commercial lighting contractor and electrical services company.

WHAT DO WE DO? We design, install, and maintain the most energy efficient commercial lighting systems on the planet.

WHAT IS OUR MISSION? Our mission is to save our customers the maximum amount of money possible on operating expenses related to lighting systems.

WHAT IS OUR SPECIALTY? We offer cash flow positive, zero money out-of-pocket projects for commercial clients who want to retrofit to LEDs without the capital expense.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO? Because businesses have more important things to spend their money on than high electric bills and bad lighting systems.

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Team

Jason Duncan - President/CEO

Jason Duncan
President/CEO
Founder of Energy Lighting Services
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B.S. in Ministry, Amridge University (2001)
M.A. in Learning & Teaching, Lipscomb University (2007)
M.A. in School Leadership, Lipscomb University (2009)
Ph.D. student at the University of the Cumberlands (2017)

Jason lives in Gallatin, Tennessee with his wife and two children. Jason enjoys playing guitar, boating, riding his Harley-Davidson, playing racquetball, backpacking, & camping with his family. He is a lifelong resident of Sumner County and an alumnus of White House High School (1993). Jason serves as a leader in his local faith community (www.eikonhouse.com), serves on the executive board for the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the board of the Sumner County Museum Association. He is a member of the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) and the Tennessee Hospital Engineers Association (THEA). In 2014, Jason was awarded the Tennessee Small Business Development Center’s Rising Star Award, was nominated in the Nashville Business Journal’s Sumner County Impact Awards as well as the 2015 40 Under 40 Awards.

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Mike Henry - Executive Vice President

Mike Henry
Executive Vice President
Co-Founder of Energy Lighting Services
U.S. Army Veteran
Entrepreneur
Former Healthcare Executive

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Mike lives with his wife in Gallatin, Tennessee. He has three grown children and three grandchildren. He is an active as a member of his church and serves as the Senior Road Captain of the Ring of Fire Harley Owners Group. He is a member of the Tennessee Healthcare Financial Management Association, the Tennessee Hospital Association, and the Tennessee Hospital Engineers Association. Mike enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, helping people, and riding his Harley-Davidson.

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Administration and Finances

Nina Coomes - Director of Administration & Finance

Nina Coomes
Executive Administrator
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BS in Business Economics – Rutgers University

Nina lives in Cedar Hill, Tennessee, with her husband and her dog. She was born and raised New Jersey. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, exercising, outdoor activities, football, watching movies and watching live music. Nina joined the team in February 2015. She has several years of experience working as administrative support to owners and executive officers. She has worked in finance, operations, sales, event management, customer service and human resources. Nina loves learning and being part of a positive teamwork environment!

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Jackie Cline - Staffing Coordinator & Admin Asst

Jackie Cline
Staffing Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
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Jackie was born and raised in Gallatin, Tennessee where she currently lives with her six-year-old son. Jackie has an associates degree in digital photography that she received from Nossi College of Art in 2015. When not working she enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing anything outdoors, traveling, and of course photography.

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Sales & Customer Relations

Brock Newby - Director of Sales

Brock Newby
Director of Sales
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B.S. Business Administration – University of Colorado

Brock lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife and two children. He enjoys all sports, hiking, fishing and taking road trips with his family. Prior to joining us, he spent 17 years in the legal, regulatory and business information industry. His sales and sales management experience are a valuable addition to our team. Brock joined our team in 2015.

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Patrick John - Chief Happiness Officer

Patrick John
Chief Happiness Officer
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B.S. History, Saint Joseph’s College

A native of Indiana, Patrick is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s College where he studied History and Environmental Science. He started his professional career working in the highly structured Medical Device Sales Industry and became very proficient in listening and meeting his customer’s needs. He moved to Nashville in 1998. His love for preserving the environment and helping businesses flourish brought him to transition into the energy efficiency industry. Patrick loves the outdoors and spends much of the spring, summer, and fall months enjoying the beauty that Tennessee offers. He is an avid music fan, plays soccer weekly, and enjoys building furniture from old Tennessee barn wood–a skill that he grew up learning from his grandfather. Patrick originally joined the team in July 2015.

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Brett Farley - Lighting Services Consultant

Brett Farley
Lighting Services Consultant
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Brett is a Murfreesboro, Tennessee resident, where he lives with his wife, two children, and fish named Nemo. Brett received his certification in Mechatronics in 2014 from Motlow State Community College. When Brett is not working or with his family he enjoys Hiking, hunting, tennis and football.

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Bama Woods - Healthcare Market Consultant

Bama Woods
Healthcare Market Consultant
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Bama is another Nashville native, currently living in Brentwood with her husband, daughter, and dog. Bama enjoys traveling to the beach, interior design, antiquing, and volunteering. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Trevecca University in Nashville and is on the board for Tennessee Voices for Children.

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Project Planning

Ricky Arras, LC - Director of Project Planning

Ricky Arras
Director of Project Planning
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B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship, Belmont University (2013) Clean & Efficient Energy Guru

Ricky lives in Brentwood, Tennessee and has lived in the Nashville area for 19 years. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, traveling the world, and adding to his growing movie and music collections. He is a live music fanatic and spends his free time going to concerts and social events around the Nashville area. Ricky loves to help people and considers himself a lifelong student of new and future technology. He has a background in mechanical engineering and entrepreneurial business and has previously worked for a Tennessee-based LED lighting manufacturer. Ricky joined our team in August 2013 and is a NCQLP Lighting Certified Professional.

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James Britt - Project Coordinator

James Britt
Project Coordinator
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Jimbo is a Nashville native who currently lives in East Nashville with his wife and son. He enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling and is happiest when he is next to a body of water. He also is an avid sports fan. He takes living in Music City seriously and attends as many live shows as he can and has an extensive record collection. Jimbo’s love of the outdoors has led to a lifelong interest in conservation and he is currently majoring in Biology at Nashville State and plans to earn a degree in Environmental Science at Tennessee State University. Jimbo joined the team in January 2015.

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Evin Hoskins - Project Analyst

Evan Hoskins
Project Analyst
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B.S. History & German, Austin College, 2008

Originally from Missouri, Evan has lived in Nashville, Tennessee, with his girlfriend and two dogs since 2014. He enjoys hunting, fishing, the outdoors, taking trips out west, and training his dogs in IPO. Living in Music City USA, he likes shows, live music, and all the opportunities the city has to offer. He also lived in Germany and China. Evan joined the team in April 2017.

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Project Management

Sperry Jones - Assistant Project Manager

Sperry Jones
Assistant Project Manager
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Sperry Jones, a native of Detroit, Michigan, brings a plethora of experience to Energy Lighting Services from executive management and financial analysis to sales experience. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, as Sales and Operations Analyst, Director and AVP of Business Development, he was instrumental in assisting Healthcare Management Resources of Hendersonville, Tennessee in transforming into a leading force in accounts receivable management. He later created Quantum Healthcare Solutions as founder and CEO to provide healthcare receivables management for 13 incredible years to hospitals around the country. Most recently, Sperry demonstrated his accounting, mathematical, and analytical expertise as the interim controller for Armor Concepts, a security manufacturer of patented door hardware for the prevention of door breaches. Sperry enjoys raising four sons, traveling, and enjoying extended family. With a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics from Tennessee State University, he’s encouraged by the work he does as a Math Tutor for students in the Middle Tennessee area.

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Douglas Wilson - Quality Assurance Manager

Douglas Wilson
Quality Assurance Manager
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Dougie lives in Gallatin, Tennessee, with his wife, son and two dogs. A native of Scotland, he graduated in 1980 with a Higher National Diploma in Applied Physics with Electronics at Napier University, in his home town of Edinburgh. He moved to the United States in 1997 while working in the aerospace & defense industry, living in Atlanta, St. Louis, Nashville, Seattle, then returned back to the Nashville metro area in 2016. He enjoys spending time cooking for friends and family, DIY, travel, and riding his motorcycle. Dougie joined us in 2017, bringing a broad technical and project management skillset to the team.

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Summer Pyle - Field Supervisor

Summer Pyle
Field Supervisor
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Summer is currently a Nashville resident that enjoys sailing, skydiving, and motorcycle riding.

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Electrical Services

Brendon Lombardi - Director of Electrical Services

Brendon Lombardi
Director of Electrical Services
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Brendon lives in Cottontown, Tennessee with his wife and his dog. He is originally from Montana, but lived in California to better his career and knowledge in the Electrical field. Before finding his way to Tennessee, Brendon went to school for four years at Associated Builders and Contractors School in San Diego CA to become a certified electrician, which he is currently. In his spare time he enjoys going to the movies, playing the piano, and painting. Brendon also really enjoys tinkering with cars and motorcycles. Him and his wife recently bought a house in Cottontown and are loving it there.

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