Our Management Team

President

David Mullane joined Capitol Light in 1984 and developed the national account business with an emphasis on specialty retailers. He expanded Capitol Light’s services over the years to include not only Lighting Design and New Construction Supply, but also Lamp Replacement which began in 1993 followed by the Capitol Light Maintenance Division in 1998. He has broadened Capitol Light’s target market to include auto dealerships, casinos, cinemas, financial institutions, hotels, and restaurants, day-care, healthcare and educational facilities. He promotes the use of ‘Green’ lighting technologies as outlined in our Sustainability Charter. He has built a loyal team of experienced, lighting professionals as well as a loyal customer base that he is happy to call family.

David enjoys golfing, skiing, being a private pilot and spending time with family two grandkids and friends.

David.Mullane@CapitolLight.com

Vice President

Kim Jennings began her Capitol Light career in 1988 and worked her way up the ladder, now managing the New Construction Department as well as Lamp Replacement, the Projects Department and the Capitol Light Maintenance Division.

Kim, a proud CT native, is married to her life partner Deborah and has one teenage son, (17 going on 30). ‘Do you know teenagers think they know way more than their parents and have no idea that their parents were ever teenagers? They believe we just woke up one day and we were adults so “we just don’t understand the pressures of being a teenager!” Kim loves her family, camping, shopping, traveling, her dogs Pooh and Dunkin, and of course trying to understand all those pressures associated with being a teenager in today’s world.

Kim.Jennings@CapitolLight.com

Director of Marketing

Heather (Dos Santos) Barninger began her Capitol Light career in 1992 initially in Marketing for Contractor Sales but then moved to National Accounts working in Quotations, and Account Management for New Construction, Lamp Replacement, and Maintenance. She is now dedicated solely to Marketing and handles the planning and coordination of marketing campaigns, managing budgets, events and trade shows, creation of materials for client presentations and advertisements, and provides overall sales support.

Heather migrated to the Cleveland, OH area from Connecticut and is a mom to two wonderful kids. Her hobbies include: photography, writing, reading, traveling, and cooking, when not running around cleaning up after the two tornadoes previously mentioned.

Heather.Barninger@CapitolLight.com

Director of Sourcing & Distribution

Chris Klimkosky joined Capitol Light in 1996. A top account manager for many years, he handled a host of key clients. He provided not only lighting fixtures but also switchgear, lighting controls, HVAC parts and even ceiling grid and tile, so it was a logical choice for him to move to purchasing in 2005. In 2011 he was promoted to overseeing National Account warehouse operations as well. He understands the unique challenges that multi-location customers face as well as his internal customers’ needs.

Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. When not with his family he spends his time relaxing in the outdoors hunting for the perfect fishing spot, or for perfect powder at his favorite ski resorts.

Chris.Klimkosky@CapitolLight.com

Director of Design & Quotations

Matt Kelley has been with Capitol since 2007 but has 20 years in the industry. Matt has worked in the Design & Quotations Department and as Director of Sales but his love for Design brought him back to Lighting Design & Quotations and he now oversees that department. His skill set provides him with a unique perspective when it comes to assessing an existing lighting plan or providing advice on prospective lighting layouts. He is based out of the Metro Atlanta area.

Married 15 years to the most wonderful woman, he has three incredible kids and he enjoys woodworking, fishing, and coaching his kids’ sports teams in his spare time.

Matt.Kelley@CapitolLight.com

Director of Sales – East

Ted Jednorowicz brought his 20+ years of construction experience to Capitol Light in 2010. With his Engineering degree and experience, Ted got right to work and began making a difference with our varied client base. Ted became Lighting Certified (LC) in 2014 and with his extensive lighting design background he is a great asset as our Director of Sales – East.

Theodore.Jednorowicz@capitollight.com

Director of Sales – West

Joe Sacquitne joined Capitol Light in 2007 but has over 37 years in the industry. Joe is able to quickly assess a lighting plan and advise as to where improvements may be made, not just with regard to lighting but also with electrical controls. He is based out of Redmond, WA.

Joe is married to Rhonda and has two children. His hobbies include running, golfing, cooking, riding motorcycles, and snowmobiling.

Joe.Sacquitne@CapitolLight.com

National Sales Manager & Energy Specialist

Trevor Mullane began in 2006 in New Construction account management but shifted roles to include utility rebate administration. He has successfully captured millions of dollars in utility rebates for our valued clients! In 2013 he transitioned into an outside sales role.

Trevor is based out of Hartford, CT and enjoys golfing, waterskiing, playing hockey, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Trevor.Mullane@CapitolLight.com

Vice President – Sales

Tim Kossbiel joined Capitol Light in 2005. Tim started as an account manager to several key accounts and segued into sales after growing his considerable knowledge of lighting, both in fixtures and lamps, as well as day-to-day installation issues. He is based out of New York, NY.

Tim lives in NYC and his hobbies include watching and playing sports, enjoying time with family and friends, and traveling.

Tim.Kossbiel@CapitolLight.com

West Coast Sales Manager

Paula Proteau started with Capitol Light in 1994 handling key accounts. She currently manages a team of account managers and focuses on setting up pricing and systems, value engineering, and design assistance for retail customers. She has been in the lighting industry for over 30 years, originally working for a manufacturer handling national retail accounts.

She is the mother of an 18 year old who is headed off to college so she is asking that prayers be sent her way!

Paula.Proteau@CapitolLight.com

Manager of CLM Project Team

Nancy Balinskas began at Capitol Light in 2010. She initially worked as a National Account Manager for New Construction, then became a Billing Specialist for our CLM Division, transitioned to Project Coordinator until she finally became the CLM Project Manager. She now oversees the Project Team and works closely with the Lighting and Energy team successfully scheduling and implementing both large and small turnkey retrofits. Nancy works out of our Hartford, CT headquarters.

Nancy.Balinskas@CapitolLight.com

National Sales Manager

Andrew Pragel has been in the energy industry since 2009, when he worked for an energy supplier.  In 2011, he transitioned into the lighting industry selling a small business direct install program in NY.  Throughout his career in lighting he has worked on many different sides of the industry which helps with a well rounded approach to helping customers.  After also working on the manufacturing side of the industry as well, he finally found a home with Capitol Light in the National Account landscape.  He lives in Orlando Fl with his wife and two kids and enjoys spending time with family and friends.  Always ready to face new challenges head on, and learning as much as he can along the way!  He is ready to help provide expertise and excellent service to you.

Andrew.Pragel@CapitolLight.com