Business View Magazine - May 2025

companies, marketing directors, municipalities, and installation firms.to deliver unforgettable seasonal experiences. From consulting and custom design to fabrication, project management, and seamless installation, Dekra-Lite brings efficiency, expertise, and an understanding of what it takes to elevate any space during the most magical time of year. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California and operating nationwide, Dekra-Lite’s unique business model is grounded in partnership. They work directly with commercial directors and users, ensuring that their clients—Community members, shoppers, and holiday visitors-retain control of the relationship while gaining a trusted, specialized partner. Because of this dynamic, Dekra-Lite’s white-label approach and commitment to service often mirror that of its clients. And as a result, Dekra-Lite has become a silent powerhouse.Today, the company is focused on even greater expansion, investing in technology, talent, and supply chain resilience. The company’s vision is clear: to create memorable holiday experiences for commercial entities and their visitors. Dekra-Lite’s success means more than just its profits. It also means empowering its partners to deliver joy, elevate property value, and own the holiday season like never before. A LEGACY TRANSFORMED BY EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP AND NEW MARKETS Dekra-Lite Industries traces its origins to 1987, when Jeff Lopez began spreading holiday cheer throughout his neighboring communities. A few years later, Mike Sterling, the current President, joined the fledgling business and, together with Lopez, steered it from residential holiday installations to the large-scale commercial projects the company tackles today. 21 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 05 DEKRA-LITE INDUSTRIES, INC.

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