Mountain Light Company's principal has been in lighting industry for over 30 years, leaning heavily towards the excitement of entertainment lighting. Although he studied Physics in college, entertainment lighting has always been his passion. John was the lighting designer and technical director of a 2,000 seat road-house, after which, he moved over to the industry side of the biz. The twelve years prior to forming Mountain Light Company John held senior management positions with Wybron and Lee Filters division of Panavision.
John has lectured extensively on color theory as it applies to film, television and live production. John is a listed inventor on two patents relating to the lighting and photographic industries and has helped solve lighting challenges in most every continent, whether of a creative or business origin.
A lighting designer and educator, Mr. Wolf has taught at the Universities of Michigan and Virginia and is currently Professor of Design and head of the design program at San Diego State University. His designs have been seen nation-wide and include work in the fields of theatre, dance, opera, entertainment, and architecture. Consulting experience includes staff with Gary Raub Associates, Architectural Theatre Consulting as well as lighting system consultation for Coronado School of the Arts, San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego State University, and San Diego Junior Colleges.
Craig is senior author of Scene Design and Stage Lighting, now in its ninth edition. He has been a member of the United Scenic Artists Design Union since 1977. Designs for Mountain Light Company include a Democratic National Convention event at Wings over the Rockies.
With over 20 years in the entertainment lighting industry, Carl brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MLC.
Carl cut his teeth in the film industry rental houses of Hollywood as Rental Manager and Inside Sales. Most recently Carl filled many roles at Wybron Inc., a major manufacturer in the theatrical lighting industry. Following a stint in London - with his family - as Managing Director of Wybron’s UK operation, Carl returned to the USA in 1998 and took the role of International Sales Manager. Carl has a great understanding of customer needs in this time sensitive industry.
In his free time he likes to buff the Mini Cooper S, travel and play hockey.
Marc Collins, our northern Rockies account executive, brings over 35 years of experience in the entertainment business to the team. Marc owned a stage lighting company and worked for many years as a stage and motion picture electrician. After 22 years in Washington, DC; working at the J. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Theatre, Presidential Inaugurals, on national television programs and on major motion pictures, he has returned to his Boulder, Colorado home. These experiences have given him great insight into our client’s needs and the technical know-how to make their visions into reality. Marc is a sailor, cyclist, fly fisherman and skier.
Caroline has experience dating back to the 1980s as stagehand and spotlight operator. Currently, working side by side with John she has proven that LED technology is simple to use and can be easily understood by lighting professionals no matter what their experience level.
Advancing the Mountain Light Company brand and facilitating all aspects of the day to day operation of the office and shop are her primary duties. She is especially interested in giving back to the community by participating in local events. MLC has supported the Manitou Art Theater, KRCC Blues Under the Bridge and Colorado Online Virtual Academy to name a few. Her newest focus is bringing color balanced LED lighting to commercial and retail clients by promoting the enLux brand of R30 replacements, down lights and Slim Line Modules.