Randy Breske, CSLC, CLMC, CLEP

Bio for:

Randy Breske started his career in the lighting management industry in 1988. Over the past 26 years he has functioned in virtually all facets of lighting management, including field service tech, service/operation management, project management, sales engineering, key account management, direct manufactures product sales representative and energy solutions specialist for a national distributor. He has engineered, designed and supervised the implementation of retrofit projects and major service contracts in an 8 State region throughout the Upper Mid-West.

Randy Breske’s time, energy and commitment to the interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) has been virtually endless. In 2005, prior to his election to President, he actively served in leadership as the Chairman of the NALMCO Certification Committee including the re-write of the Certified Apprentice Lighting Technician (CALT) and Certified Senior Lighting Technician (CSLT) study guides and exams. Beginning in July of 2013, he became involved as an active member of industry experts once again tasked with the up- date/re-write of these same study guides and exams. He also invested time and travel to assist staff with NALMCO Convention site inspections and traveled independently to represent the Association on several occasions.

When elected to the office of NALMCO President in 2007 – 2008, Breske led the charge increasing the national recognition of NALMCO through a number of ways:

. In January 2007, under Breske’s leadership NALMCO sent an information letter and 50th Anniversary book to all members of Congress and the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. This information highlighted lighting-related measures established in the Energy Policy Act (new efficiency standards for lighting products, tax deductions for commercial buildings and energy efficiency standards for federal buildings). These communications resulted in the formation of the Program for Energy Efficiency through Responsible Stimulus (PEERS). He serves as Chairman for (PEERS) led by NALMCO with a goal of re-directing $16 Billion of the ARRA act’s $800 Billion towards energy efficient retrofit projects and has lead a contingent to Washington, D.C. for face-to-face meetings with various Congresspersons and Senators. . In the spring of 2007, Breske worked closely with NALMCO past presidents and representatives of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to position NALMCO in a favorable light with IRS in matters pertaining to EPACT 2005 and Building of the 21st Century legislation. In the summer of 2007, Breske delivered a letter from NRDC and the IRS demonstrating the value of specified qualifications by obtaining a CLMC designation from NALMCO, setting NALMCO apart from the competition. . In the fall of 2007, after the hard work of other NALMCO California members before him, Breske worked closely with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards formally recognizing the CALT and CSLT program manuals and exams as study material and preparation tools for the California Non-Residential Lighting Technician License (NRLT) program. . Breske traveled and represented NALMCO at the Hubbell Lighting media opportunity. . Breske traveled and represented NALMCO and the lighting management industry in presentations a GE’s corporate facility at Nela Park, Ohio. . Breske traveled and represented NALMCO at the Retailer Energy Alliance Supplier Summit (REA) sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and the National Renewable Energies Laboratory. . Breske coordinated efforts with the editors of Energy International Quarterly magazine, a publication with readership of 50,000, to publish editorial content on NALMCO, its’ member companies and the principles of the lighting management indust, published in February 2009. Breske also invested time and energy into the improvement of internal processes for the organization (often above and beyond the call of duty):

. Breske continues to contribute articles and content for Lighting Management & Maintenance (LM&M) magazine and coordinated with staff to distribute multiple copies to allied organizations in the lighting industry. . Breske aided in the restructuring of NALMCO personnel and negotiated and renewed a multi-year contract with Association Management, Ltd. . Breske served as the point of contact with staff for the trade marking of NALMCO and all certifications marks. . Breske and the Board revised the NALMCO mission statement and bylaws to better reflect who NALMCO is and represents. . Breske and the Board expanded the involvement and size of all NALMCO committees by actively reaching out to members for participation.

While employed as a manufacturer’s representative, Breske served as an Associate Member on the NALMCO Board. His role as Mentor to all NALMCO committees keeps him involved at a very detailed level.

 Ambassadors Committee – 2010 – current  Peers Committee – 2009 – current  Association Treasurer – 2005 – 2006  Certification Committee – 2001 – current (includes serving as Committee Chairperson)  CSLC Development – 2009 – 2011 (includes development, item writer, exam review)  Editorial/Website (now TCom) – 2009 – 2010  Membership Committee – 2009 – current (including serving as Committee Chairperson)  Board of Directors – 2002 – 2013 – serving as a VP, President-Elect/Treasurer, President, Past President, Associate Member Representative  Appointed as, Associate Member Representative beginning in 2014  Nominations Committee – 2008 – 2010; 2012  Program Committee – 2007; 2009 – 2012  Public Relations – 2007 – 2008  Distinguished Service Award Recipient: 2008  Lumina Award Recipient: 2005, 2010 and 2013

Professional History for:

Randy Breske, CSLC, CLMC, CLEP

August 1977 to July 1988:  Harnischfeger Corporation, Milwaukee, WI Manager of Security/Safety & Building/Grounds duties to include; executive protection, coordination/supervision of proprietary security force, contract building services, develop & implement corporate energy conservation measures, general manage construction/remodeling projects July 1988 to May 2012:  Stay-Lite Lighting, Inc., Pewaukee, WI Project Manager/Sales Engineer Vice President of Customer & Business Development duties to include; direct implementation of lighting up-grade projects, coordinate project and service contracts throughout upper Midwest, direct sales efforts, represent the company/industry and negotiate contracts & efforts at a regional and national level, establish strategic relationships with industry partners & national distribution channels, conduct site surveys & audits, specify product, conduct energy calculations, coordinate utility Incentive offerings, proposal generation & presentation, gain national recognition for company through active involvement in national trade associations

May 2012 to May 2013:  Precision-Paragon Lighting, Yorba Linda, CA North Central Regional Factory Representative duties to include; work directly with contractors & distributors in a four state region in an effort to establish a relationship with the product line, conduct site surveys & audits, specify product, directed pricing and implementation strategies, establish reporting & project tracking measures, oversee project management & implementation efforts

June 2013 to July 2014:  Current Electric, Company, Brookfield, WI Director of Lighting Business Development duties of include: establish & create a new, disciplined division within a 30 year old commercial electrical contracting company, hire/train/mentor personnel with an energy conservation focus/discipline, develop strategic relationships with energy focused distribution channels, develop strategic relationships/partnerships with national lighting management companies, conduct site surveys & audits, specify product, direct pricing and implementation strategies, coordinate utility incentive offerings, proposal generation and presentation, arrange financing offerings, proposal generation & presentation, gain national recognition for the company through active involvement with national trade associations

July 2014 to present:  Gexpro, Milwaukee, WI Energy Solutions Specialist Duties to include: facilitate energy conservation measures (ECM) leadership role as regional technology & project implementation expert and resource for both Gexpro internal and exterior customer base, develop strategic partnership relationship with area electrical contractors and business energy and facility personnel, pursue and develop project/sales opportunities for the region, represent Gexpro at a national level with professional trade association Professional Memberships & Certification:

 interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) Certified Sustainable Lighting Consultant (CSLC) Certified Lighting Management Consultant (CLMC)

 Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP)

 Wisconsin Focus on Energy Preferred Trade Alley Smart Lighting Manager