OUR DEPARTMENTS

Inside Sales & Quotes

Brian Lipski

Manager of the Inside Sales Team

Brian has been with Hein since 1998.

A Little About Brian

Brian manages our inside sales teams and quotes. He is our specialist in switchgear quoting and job management. He works very closely with Eaton Cutler-Hammer to execute deadlines for services.

Fun Fact...

Brian is also a trumpet instructor!

Dan Lund

Inside Sales Representative & Our Generator Specialist

Dan has been with Hein since 2010.

A Little About Dan

Dan has been in the electric distribution industry for years, with his vast knowledge of parts, he is our Generac Specialist and will handle any of generator and gear quoting needs.

Fun Fact...

Dan loves to play guitar!

Lee Dake

Inside Sales Representative & Our Pricing Specialist

Lee has been with Hein since 2004.

A Little About Lee

Lee is our inside sales representative for key accounts. He also is our pricing specialist as well. Lee is continuously watching the market and knows the latest price increases for our supplier brands.

Fun Fact...

Lee is a sports fanatic & knows all the stats!

Roger Gardner

Inside Sales Representative

Roger has been with Hein since 2023

A Little About Roger

Roger is our most recent addition to our inside sales team. However, he is not new to the electrical industry. Roger joined Hein with lots of knowledge and experience. Roger can answer any questions you may have on availability, inventory, product's specs and pricing when you call our headquarters.

Fun Fact...

Roger is part of a car group and loves going to car shows!

LIGHTING

We are known to have one of the biggest lighting departments in Wisconsin. Our experienced team of lighting professionals have you covered from conception to completion, with any special needs or requests.

Julie Baugnet, LC

Senior Lighting Designer

Julie's lighting design career started after graduating with an Interior Design degree in 2006. She has been fortunate enough to being involved in all different avenues of the lighting design world, i.e Commercial, industrial, high end residential, building facades and landscape lighting. A strength of mine is being able to incorporate lighting into the design scheme, enhancing the space while focusing on the budget.

A Little About Julie

She has experience with Residential and Commercial architectural lighting design developing lighting design solutions (i.e. engineering exercise) – lighting calculations, researching of fixture alternatives, reviewing of fixture samples, constructing temporary mockups, providing documentation of the lighting design via CAD layouts, lighting details, light fixture schedules and lighting control specifications. Julie has worked on projects such as the Milwaukee Art Museum, Schlitz Arches and the LOVE Sculpture all in downtown Milwaukee.

Fun Fact...

She grew up in small farm town Iowa!

Travis Lindblom

Design & Application Specialist

Travis has been with Hein since 2016.

A Little About Travis

Travis assists in the lighting design & layout of new construction, remodel or retrofit projects. He will design your layout according to specifications such as foot candle level or path of egress. For a complete lighting layout please provide a scaled PDF and a .DWG CAD file, he will help choose light fixtures that best fit your application from an extensive list of lighting manufacturers. He can provide a Return on Investment proposal comparing your current lighting system to the proposed lighting system detailing savings and payback, discuss the option of Focus on Energy incentives on qualifying projects and specify fixtures that meet the proper light levels required by the state code. Travis is our specialist for occupancy controls, lighting control and dimming systems in commercial and residential applications.

Fun Fact...

Travis is our Lutron Caseta & RA2 Guru!

Kat Stopar

Lighting Outside Sales

Kat has been with Hein since 2012.

A Little About Kat

Kat has a vast knowledge in lighting and building relationships with our customers throughout their lighting projects. She will collaborate with contractors and distributors to ensure product availability and proper placement in projects.

Fun Fact...

Kat loves to enjoy walks with her dogs!

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

As a full line electrical distributor, not only do we have the relationships that allow us to source the right light fixtures for your project, but items such as panelboards, disconnects, transformers and GFCI outlets as well.  This allows you to be assured that the electrical backbone of your projects is consistent, regardless of location…something a lighting-only suppliers can’t offer. Trust us to be your partner in achieving success on every project.

Success with our National Accounts Division

The success of a national brand can be largely attributed to the ability to think outside the box and set oneself apart from the competition.  At Hein Electric Supply Company, our National Accounts division operates along these lines, by constantly pushing the envelope and thinking outside the box to deliver unparalleled service to our multi-location and multi-regional customers.

From concept to implementation, our team stands ready to assist you every step of the way.  Some of the benefits when teaming up with Hein National Accounts include but are not limited to:

    • Order entry and expediting services from dedicated National Account team members.
    • Staff designers that can assist with interior and exterior fixture selections, placement, control system design and emergency egress layouts.  
    • Designs can be incorporated right onto building blueprints and include a fixture schedule and marked up product specification sheets. 
    • Light level calculations and energy code compliance services.

 

Power Distribution

Let Us Assist You When It Comes To Switchgear: 

The Power Distribution Department plays a pivotal role in coordinating and overseeing projects related to electrical switchgear. Here are some key aspects of this department:

    1. Project Management: Our team is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring switchgear projects. They collaborate closely with sales teams, engineers from Eaton Cutler-Hammer, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery. From initial scoping to final installation, project managers handle timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

    2. Product Quoting: When customers express interest in switchgear solutions, the department provides detailed quotes. This involves assessing the customer's requirements, selecting appropriate switchgear components (such as circuit breakers, relays, and control panels), and estimating costs. Accurate quoting is essential for competitive pricing and customer satisfaction.

    3. Technical Expertise: Switchgear project managers possess technical knowledge about various switchgear types (low-voltage, medium-voltage, or high-voltage) and their applications. They understand safety standards, load requirements, and system configurations.

    4. Customer Interaction: As a customer-facing role, our switchgear specialists engage with customers, addressing inquiries, visiting the jobsites, reviewing blueprints, clarifying specifications, and ensuring alignment between project goals and switchgear solutions.

Our Power Distribution Department has technical expertise, project execution skills and customer service to deliver reliable and efficient switchgear solutions for diverse applications. 

Gary Price

Switchgear Specialist

Gary has been with Hein Electric Supply for 20 years and has worked in the Electrical Industry his entire life!

A Little About Gary

Gary is responsible for managing and coordinating the procurement of materials, equipment, and services related to electrical projects. He works on engineering documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure efficient and effective distribution of electrical components. He will review and interpret engineering documents, drawings, and supplier/manufacturer information and relay communications to the contractor. Gary and our power distribution team collaborates with project teams to ensure timely and accurate distribution of switchgear components.

Fun Fact...

Gary is also from a small town in Iowa & loves snowmobiling!

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