This week, we are featuring SLP’s talented engineering team!

Leading off the team is the Engineering Manager, Rob Kloepple. Here is what Rob brings to SLP:

• A solutions-focused, highly accomplished engineering professional with in-depth knowledge and breadth of experience in manufacturing research, product development, and plant management
• 15 years in manufacturing operation management
• 17 years in engineering & new product development management

As far as Rob’s interests and passions go, He enjoys fly fishing, rock climbing, hiking 14ers, scuba diving, investing and fitness training. He is also a proud family man. Rob has a passion for disruptive technology, and the entrepreneurial spirit. He is the consummate manager and leader, and is liked by all who work with and deal with him.

Next is Design Engineer Charlie Oldani. Charlie brings 15 years of lighting experience to SLP’s team. He began his lighting career at Guth Lighting working under Rob!

Charlie was born and raised in St. Louis and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from St. Louis University. He is an avid pool player and has won pool league trips to Las Vegas for his skilled play. He is also an avid Cardinals fan. Like Rob, Charlie enjoys monitoring his investments and will joke that he only has approximately 7,095 days until his retirement.

Charlie is a valuable member of the SLP engineering team. He has a very thorough knowledge of SLP’s product line, as well as manufacturing equipment and capabilities, including additive manufacturing.

Next up is Design Engineer John Campbell. John has been in the lighting industry for 17 years, designing lighting fixtures and components. His background includes architectural and industrial lighting.

John’s interests include collecting and making Christmas lights, vinyl records, working with old electronics and computers, and making various creative items. John’s passions are basically anything involving either light or sound, and playing video games! He can also quote almost any old funny movie you can think of! He is married and has three young children.

John is a vital member of SLP’s engineering team, and is good for coming up with ideas and solutions on the fly. He also has a great knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Finally there is Design Engineer Don Katashuk. Don just recently “semi-retired”, and is still working a bit from home on various projects and engineering support.

Don has over 10 years in the lighting industry, working in both the architectural and industrial sides of lighting.

Don spends his time fishing, playing guitar in a classic rock band, and working on and enjoying his Arkansas vacation house with his wife. He is also an avid St. Louis Blues and Cardinals fan!