Christmas Light Decorators

DOUG TOPHAM

Owner

Who says hanging Christmas lights isn’t lively and exciting? Well, no one, of course, but least of all Doug. He left careers as an Air Force instructor pilot and corporate executive to purchase Christmas Light Decorators and insists he’s never had more fun. Doug enjoys travelling with his wife, listening to Perry Mason books, and teaching science principles to his grand kids. His goal is to live off a diet rich in ice cream and brownies without becoming diabetic.

LUKE DEL BIANCO

GENERAL MANAGER

Luke was born in Delaware but has spent most of his life in Arizona. He has a B.S. in management from Arizona State University and an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird. Luke has extensive experience in the industry having started as an installer in 2003 while going to school and heading up the sales department then moving to general manager. He has been a key part of the company’s rapid growth over the years, spearheading the sales and management of many large and key accounts, as well as vetting suppliers in Asia and Europe. In his free time Luke enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.

AARON FARRELLY

SALES DIRECTOR

Aaron is originally from San Diego, California but has spent most of his life in Arizona. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with his B.S. in Supply Chain Management and has a Masters of Global Management degree from Thunderbird. Aaron and his wife Maralyn have two children and enjoy taking them all over the world to see and experience different cultures. Aaron is also an avid cyclist and enjoys yoga and meditation.

BEN BENNETT

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Ben was born and raised in Utah. He has managed and operated his own flooring business for over 10 years before coming to work with the company. His hobbies include fishing, camping, martial arts and designing and building many different things. Ben is currently seeking a mechanical engineering degree. He has twin girls and a son and lives with them and his wife in Mesa, AZ.

LINDA BERNAL

Linda was born and raised in Salinas, California but has called Arizona her home for the last 14 years. She received her B.S. from DeVry University in Accounting. After leaving the military, Linda spent 13 years in the medical field and transitioned into her passion of working with numbers in 2012. She has been a part of Christmas Light Decorators for 2 years and enjoys being able to see Christmas every day of the year. In her free time, Linda enjoys spending time with her husband and their 4 children. She also enjoys baking, reading, and browsing Pinterest for DIY projects.

RICHARD PLASCENCIA

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Richard was born in Fairfield, California. After graduating High school in 1990, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and has lived in the valley of the sun ever since. Richard cut his teeth learning logistics while working at Loomis Armored Car Service and in 12 years worked his way up from driving an armored truck to Operations Manager. While at Loomis, he was instrumental in the Loomis Armored and Wells Fargo Armored merger that formed Loomis Fargo. Richard is happily married to his wife, Virginia Flores, and they are looking forward to their 25th anniversary. They have been blessed with four loving children and two grandchildren. During the warmer months, Richard and his wife enjoy motorcycle rides in Northern Arizona.

NATASCHA JEWELL

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Natascha graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in 1993. She started working for CLD in 2008 in various capacities and now manages the Decor Department. Her interest in design started in High School in Germany where she was the yearbook editor. She did website design before working in the Decor Department at CLD. Natascha loves her family (husband, four children, and two grandchildren), family history, traveling, mountain biking, and the great outdoors. She raised and showed dairy goats and miniature jersey cows for 10 years.

KELLY KLEINMAN

Kelly has spent most of her life in Arizona. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business Administration from Arizona State University. Art and design have always been a hobby and favorite activity throughout her life. Kelly started working for Christmas Light Decorators in 2013. When she isn’t thinking about Christmas she is married and has three boys that keep her constantly on the move. She enjoys sports, exploring the outdoors, new adventures, food, and traveling.