About Us
Located in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, Mr. Lightning
is in the business of protecting
industrial, commercial, and residential
structures since 1959.
Mr. Lightning works in one of
the most active and intense lightning
strike areas in the country,
and has first hand experience
in lightning related damage and
its prevention. In Colorado Springs
alone, more than 13,000 lightning
strikes occurred last year. That’s more
than 18.1 strikes per square mile! That is the second highest in the
nation!
Bret Peifer, President of Sales and commercial estimating, is certified as a Master Installer and a Master Designer by the Lightning Protection Institute. Scott Corey, President in charge of Production, is certified as a Master Installer. Gary Klatt has recently joined our team as the Residential Sales Manager. He brings with him over 10 years of sales and installation experience and is also a Certified Master Installer by the Lightning Protection Institute. All three are qualified designers of surge suppression and grounding systems as well.
The company employs the largest
team of certified individuals
in the state of Colorado. All
of their installers have been
certified by the Lightning Protection
Institute as Journeymen or apprentices.
Mr. Lightning continues to research
and use only the best and most
appropriate and approved materials
and techniques on its protection
projects.
Industrial, commercial, military
and residential projects number
in the thousands for both design
and installation. The company
is frequently asked to consult
on difficult problems and installations
and has been an innovative leader
in meeting complex design requirements.
Mr. Lightning Certifications
Mr. Lightning provides each of their employees with the most up to date information on Lightning Protection. They each go through an apprenticeship program until they become certified by the Lightning Protection Institute. To obtain these certifications, their employees must achieve a considerable amount of practical knowledge as well as pass several tests.
Current Certifications held by Employees of Mr. Lightning:
- Bret Peifer Master Installer/Designer
- Allen Corey Master Installer
- Gary Klatt Master Installer
- Jason Escolopio Journeyman Installer
- Isaac Thompson Journeyman Installer
- Nathan Wilderman Journeyman Installer
Our success over the past 50 years can be attributed to our relentless certification process. Each of our representatives must prove their proficiency in lightning suppression systems.