Glen Karpinos

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Glen Karpinos, LC

Specification Sales

Glen brings over 18 years of lighting knowledge to ORA. His background includes experience in manufacturing, lighting distribution, and architectural lighting sales. He has earned his Lighting Certification and is proficient in AGI32 and commissioning control systems. Glen is very excited to be on the rep side of the industry and looks forward to gaining extensive market penetration with the lines he reps.

What People Say About Glen…

“You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with. When it comes to lighting, there’s only one name we trust, Glen Karpinos. He is the Lighting Guru! His expertise in lighting design, specifications and sourcing is immeasurable. As a design/build architect for the hospitality, retail and healthcare sectors, lighting is one of the most important design considerations for every project we do. So thankful to have such a talented member as part of our team! It’s all in the details.”

—William J. Cohen, AIA , Cohen Design Build

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST AT ORA?
Everyone works hard—and there is a sense of camaraderie and family

FAVORITE QUOTE:
There’s no crying in baseball

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
My two boys, riding my motorcycle, skiing, and boating

TRAPPED ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT MUSIC CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?
Jimmy Buffett: Fruit Cake
Marion Hill: Down
Kevin Chesney: Get Alone

FAVORITE FOOD YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
Anything seafood—oysters, clams, lobster, etc.

HOW LONG WOULD YOU LAST IN A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE?
Forever. I am a survivor

DO YOU HAVE ANY RIDICULOUS GOALS IN YOUR LIFE?
To go heli-snowboarding

IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
To fly and be able to avoid traffic — but also to see the world from a different perspective