The Regency Lighting Story
Values-driven and people-centered.
Regency Lighting is a family-owned and operated company started by childhood friends Mike Goldstone and Ron Regenstreif. From the beginning, we’ve been focused on building a company that doesn’t compromise its priorities in the pursuit of growth. Learn more about our company, values, culture, and causes here.
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It all started with two best friends…
When we look back over our 30 year history, we are both amazed and reminded of God’s goodness. Our founders’ personal faith has been the cornerstone of our business, as they have applied our core values to their every decision. We are thankful for the company we have become and look forward to continuing to grow our business.
The Company Timeline
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February 1981
And So the Story Begins
Regency Enterprises, Inc. began marketing home insulation and solar hot water systems.
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April 1983
Lifting Our Sales
The d.b.a., Regency Lighting, was formed, and our first two sales representatives were hired.
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March 1986
And Away We Grow
Regency Lighting became an Osram Sylvania distributor. Posted revenues were $2.5 million.
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1988
And Grow
Regency Lighting became an exclusive Osram Sylvania distributor with revenues of $4.95 million.
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1994
A Second Location
Regency Lighting became a regional lighting distributor by opening its second location in Northern California. Revenues grew to $10.9 million.
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1995
Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas, Texas Offices
Offices were opened in both Atlanta and Dallas, launching Regency into the national marketplace. Posted revenues were $12.9 million.
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1999
New Vendor and New Service
Regency Lighting expanded our line by becoming a Philips Lighting distributor and expanded our service offering by launching our Construction Service division to support the construction needs of our existing national clients.
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2000
Prioritizing Expertise
Regency Lighting hired our first lighting designer to bring a greater level of expertise to our Construction Services division and provide visual and technical support to our Construction Services clients.
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2001
New York/New Jersey Office
A fifth Regency Lighting location was opened to service the New York/New Jersey metropolitan areas and annual revenues were $37.7 million.
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2005
New Office and New Division
We opened our sixth location in Orlando, FL, with revenues of $62.6 million, and at the end of 2005, we launched our Maintenance Services division to support the maintenance needs of our existing national clients..
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2007
Preparing for the Coming LED Explosion
Regency Lighting launched our Energy Services division to prepare for the impact of LED on our industry and to assist our clients with simple and reliable retrofit solutions that look great and maximize financial benefit.
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2009
Denver, Colorado Office Opens
Regency Lighting opened its seventh location in Denver, Colorado. Posted revenues were $88.3 million.
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2010
On the Move
Regency Lighting moved to new corporate offices in Chatsworth, CA and in Atlanta, GA. Additionally, we had the privilege of helping Joni and Friends manufacture the first Regency Pediatric Wheelchair with prison labor provided by Taft Prison. Posted revenues were $91 million.
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2011
Earth Matters
Regency Lighting successfully navigated multiple and significant price increases due to shortage of rare earth materials. Posted revenues were $112 million.
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2012
Amsterdam Office Opens
Regency Lighting was awarded the business of one of our largest retail customers to date, increasing our posted revenues to $130 million. Regency Lighting opened our first international office in Amsterdam.
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2013
Making the Grade and Giving Back
Regency Lighting grew to 319 employees and was named #60 in the Electrical Wholesaler’s “Top 200 Electrical Distributors List.” Regency Lighting also completed fundraising for the Regency Home for Young Men for ZOE International in Thailand.
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2014
Ready for the Future
Regency Lighting opened our ninth location in Seattle, WA and grew to more than 330 employees while posting record revenues.
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2015
On the Move
Regency Lighting acquires electrical wholesaler AllSale Electric to position for strategic growth and product line expansion.
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2016
Investing in the Future
AllSale Electric leased building across from Regency Lighting headquarters. Significant work on the first Regency Orphanage in Haiti and the Turnaround building project in Atlanta.
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2017
Making an Impact
AllSale Electric moved to its new location across from Regency Lighting headquarters. The Regency Orphanage was completed, welcoming 85 children to their new home. Charitable work continued with new projects in Haiti, including a vocational training center.
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2018
Planning for Growth
Continued steps toward consistent, sustainable growth. Evan Regenstreif and Isaac Regenstreif step into CEO and COO roles, Regency Lighting launches its new ecommerce website to make lighting purchases easier, and Regency Lighting and AllSale Electric open the first dual location in San Diego.
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2019
Strategic Clarity
Regency Lighting and AllSale Electric gained clarity on values, passion, and niche in the industry, while facing industry changes, international trade uncertainties, and strategic decisions.
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2020
Focus on Resilience
Regency Lighting and AllSale Electric faced the COVID-19 pandemic with careful action and a long-term focus. New product lines helped our customers fight the pandemic, and the Los Angeles locations were consolidated under one roof.
Our history tells a part of our story, but you may also be interested in learning more about the way we operate our business.