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We have an extra special #MeetUsMonday this month — today we get to know more about our fearless leader here at CSLA Iowa, Rob Beaman:

Do you have any nicknames?

No fun current nicknames I'm aware of but I suspect there are a few out there I don't know about... 

What do you like to do in your free time?

I spend my free time traveling, looking for excuses to get outside in all weather, riding anything with two wheels and pedals as often as I can, and hopefully learning new things about myself and the people and world around me.

CSLA Iowa is pleased to announce the addition of Nikki Walters to our Project team in the newly created role of Service Specialist. Nikki comes to CSLA from a background in the financial market, graduating from Upper Iowa University with her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

It’s our favorite day of the month — Meet Us Monday! Our CSLA team is made up of the coolest people we know, so we really enjoy sharing more about them each month. This month we are getting to know Lara Parkin:

What hobby(ies) do you enjoy? Gardening, reading, cooking, dancing, anything outdoors.

What do you do in your free time? Most of my time is spent trying to wrangle my one-year-old twins.

What is your favorite song/What would you sing at Karaoke?
Just Like Heaven- The Cure /That's the Way the World Goes Round- John Prine

Happy Monday Lighting World — It’s time for another Meet Us Monday! This month we’re pumped for you to get to know Justin Weeces, who has been a part of our team for over 7 years: 

Do you have any fun nick names?
Jasper or JP

What hobbies do you enjoy?
Bicycling, wine, and food

What do you do in your free time?
Relax with family and music/games

What is your favorite Movie?
Vacation (original)

What is your favorite song? // What would you sing at Karaoke?

It’s time for another Meet Us Monday! This month we’re excited for you to get to know Jill Anderson (who is coming up on her 6th anniversary on our team):

What hobbies do you enjoy?
Painting and Listing to True Crime Podcasts.

What you do in your free time?
I enjoy doing activities with my 3-year-old Daughter like going to the park or playing in the backyard.

What is your favorite movie?
Any Marvel movie.

What is your favorite song / What would you sing at Karaoke?

We think the people who make up CSLA IA are pretty great so we wanted to highlight each person so you can get to know them on a more personal level-- introducing #MeetUsMonday! The first Monday of the month we will share more about our fabulous work family with some fun facts you may not know about them.

Today, we kick this series off by introducing Jason Odefey, who has been on our team for the past 6 years:

CSLA is pleased to announce the addition of Kris McAllister as Contractor Distributor Sales for
eastern Iowa and the Quad Cities. Kris comes to CSLA from an electrical industry family and has
most recently been with KSA Lighting.

Herb Beard, Rob Beaman and Nick Beard are pleased to announce the formation of Central Sales Lighting Alliance, or CSLA, effective January 1st, 2022.
"At a time when the industry is increasingly seeing agency acquisitions and mergers, which often result in the homogenization of staff and services, we want to bring the strengths of our two organizations together while retaining the unique character of each" states CSLA Iowa Principal, Rob Beaman.