Robinson Lighting has been perfecting the art of lighting for over 85 years. Thomas Robinson was the first generation of the Robinson family to venture into the lighting industry as a chandler (candle maker) in Montreal, Quebec around 1850. His son, William Wadby Robinson established a successful lighting agency recognized as the first dealer of pre-wired lighting fixtures in Western Canada in 1919. A few years later, Burt A. Robinson, a third generation of the Robinson family founded B.A Robinson Co. Ltd supplying lighting and electrical products to Canadian commercial and residential customers in 1936. The company was later acquired by Burt’s two sons, Ross and Bruce Robinson in 1973. Before long, Robinson Lighting became it’s own free standing entity, and is now managed by Bruce’s children, Brett Robinson (President) and Leigh Robinson (Executive Vice President) who are the fifth generation of the Robinson family to enter into the lighting industry.
What We Strive For
Knowledge
Our employees are trained to become Certified American Lighting Specialists to ensure that customers are provided with the most up-to-date information on lighting. We take into consideration the level of lighting knowledge our clients have, and provide achievable recommendations. Whether one is looking for energy efficient options, looking to optimize lighting output and performance, or wanting to transition into a smart-home lifestyle, our Lighting Specialist are equipped with the knowledge to help with any lighting dilemma for any project size.
Pricing
We provide competitive pricing that is equal or lower than prices advertised on other online lighting retailers.
Our goal is to provide the traditional shopping experience of being able to see, and feel the products first-hand in our showroom, while eliminating the comparison process of looking online.
We offer a 100% price match guarantee on any item, as long as it is from a vendor we carry, has the exact same model number, and CDN currency.
Community
Our root as a family-owned business in Canada has fuelled our desire to give back to our community that has supported us for over 80 years.
Our company was founded based on the principal of “treating people the way we like to be treated.“
Today, we have fifth-generation family members working together in the business, ensuring that this remains our number one priority.
Meet Our Team
Winnipeg
BRETT ROBINSON
President
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 30+ Years of Experience
LEIGH ROBINSON
Executive Vice President/Marketing
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 25+ Years Experience B.Comm (Hons)
WARD MARTIN
General Manager
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 30+ Years Experience
ALISON DEMARÉ
Winnipeg Branch Manager
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 20+ Years Experience Bachelor of Interior Design
GARY JENKINS
Winnipeg Builder/Commercial Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 16+ Years Experience Winner of 13 Supplier Sales Achievement Awards
DONNA WELZ
Winnipeg Builder/Outside Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 10+ Years of Experience Bachelor of Arts
ITALO AGUILAR
Commercial Lighting Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 7+ Years of Experience Bachelor of Architecture
HEATHER REINSCH
Winnipeg Builder Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 10+ Years Experience Bachelor of Interior Design
ASHLYN BAKER
Project Sales Support
Certificate in Interior Decorating 1 Year of Experience
RACHEL-ANNE MURRAY
Winnipeg Sales Support
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 5+ Years of Experience
GLENYS MACKENZIE
Home Builder Sales Support
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 25 Years of Experience
SASHA THEISSEN
Admin Support
JUNIA FRIESEN
Showroom Department Head
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 1 Year of Experience Certificate in Residential Decorating
MEGAN THIESSEN
Winnipeg Showroom Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 5+ Years of Experience Certificate in Residential Decorating
SHERRIE SALNIKOWSKI
Winnipeg Showroom Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 3+ Years of Experience Bachelor of Human Ecology, Major in Clothing and Textiles
BAILEY RICHLEW
Winnipeg Showroom Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 2 Years of Experience Certificate in Residential Decorating
JENNA VILELA
Winnipeg Showroom Sales
Certificate in Residential Decorating
TAYLER DELAQUIS
Winnipeg Showroom Sales
Certificate in Tourism Management
KEVIN LYLE
Winnipeg Showroom Sales
10+ Years of Experience
DARLENE MOREAU
Receptionist
8 Years of Experience
VYACKESLAV DANIN
Warehouse Department Head
4 Years of Experience
TYLER TWEED
Warehouse Support
3 Years of Experience
CALVIN ROBERTS
Warehouse Support
Meet Our Team
Kelowna
CHRIS LUTHIN
Kelowna Branch Manager
10+ Years Management Experience 3+ Years Lighting Experience
LINDSEY TETLOCK
Kelowna Showroom Supervisor
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 10+ Years Sales Experience Interior Design Diploma
MELANIE GOODFELLOW
Kelowna Showroom Sales
16 Years of furniture sales and Design Coordination Experience
BHROOK TREMBLAY
Kelowna Showroom Sales
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 10+ Years Sales Experience
SIMON VONGRATHSAVAY
Kelowna Showroom Sales
10+ Years Sales Experience
TRISH WRIGHT
Kelowna Showroom Sales
3 Years Sales Experience Dale Carnegie Certificate and Management Background
NOVA O'CONNOR
Kelowna Showroom Sales
2 Years Sales Experience
BRANDI SMITH
Admin Support
1 Year Experience in Kitchen CabinetInstall/Layout 2 Years Experience in Flooring
WHIT PENNER
Warehouse Supervisor
ALA Certified Lighting Specialist 10+ Years Warehouse Experience