Zach has lived in Colorado since 1985. He worked as a landscaper, heavy equipment operator, and electrician before becoming part of the Mr. Lightning team in 2008. 

Zach is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting lightning protection systems for commercial, government, and residential properties. 

Zach met his wife, Alex, in 2011 and got married in 2014. They have one beautiful daughter named Kyla Rae and, as of August of 2023 his newest addition, a son named Kolton Beau. They reside in Falcon and spend their free time doing renovations and projects around their home as well as exploring the beautiful state of Colorado. Zach’s priority is spending time with his family, whether going to the mountains and riding their quad, going to a waterpark, or simply spending the day at home with their dogs, Reba and Gunner. Zach’s love for his family is only rivaled by his love for the Denver Broncos.

His most memorable jobs include:

• Pikes Peak Summit House
• High Altitude Research Lab
• Denver Broncos Stadium Scoreboard 
• Coast Guard Hanger in the Bahamas 
• Ameristar Casino and Hotel in Blackhawk 
• Pueblo Chemical Depot Catenary System

Certifications:

Zach Kreuger 8-hour EM USACE Safety & Health

Zach Kreuger Aerial Training Cert

Zach Kreuger Cadweld Certificate

Zach Kreuger CPR AED Certificate

Zach Kreuger Cert

Zach Kreuger 8-hr Refresher

Zach Kreuger Authorized Rescuer

Zach Kreuger Competent Person Course

Zach Kreuger Program Manager Course

Zach Kreuger GHS OSHA Hazardous Communication

Zach Kreuger LPI Cert- Journeyman Installer

Zach Kreuger OSHA 30 Card

Zach Kreuger Respirable Crystalline Silica Certification

Zach Kreuger thermOweld

Nate was born and raised in Colorado and graduated from Lewis Palmer High School in
2010. He has worked as a head cook for 7 years and in landscaping for 3 years before
joining the Mr. Lightning team.

3 Interesting Facts:

• Played hockey for 10 years before an injury stopped me from playing
• My favorite sports team is the Avalanche
• Enjoys cooking for my family in my spare time

Marcos was born and raised in Colorado Springs and he graduated from William J Palmer High School. Before joining Mr. Lightning, he worked as a solar installer and is a certified basic life support technician through UC Health. 

3 interesting facts 

• Has a daughter and a lovely wife
• Has lived in Colorado his whole life and has never been skiing 
• Wrestling is one of his all-time favorite sports.

Leo was born in New York and then moved to Colorado Springs at 13. He graduated from Widefield High School. Before joining Mr. Lightning, Leo worked at Heidrich’s Colorado Tree Farm Nursery practicing his green thumb.

3 Interesting things

• Drives a Jurassic Edition Subaru
• Born in Italy
• Been to China

Kyle has been in the electrical trade since 2017, ranging from lightning protection, commercial electrician, and Solar. 

3 Interesting facts 

• Has a beautiful 10-year-old daughter
• Has played baseball since he was 4 years old. 
• Enjoys riding motorcycles and working on cars.

Before Lexxie started at Mr. Lightning, in September of 2022, she developed her skills in restaurant management, catering and being an office clerk. Lexxie decided to join the lightning industry because she had an interest in it and she is excited to continue her education about lightning protection. Lexxie met her husband, Nate, nine years ago. The two have been married for two years and they have been growing their family since. Lexxie and Nate have two sons, Tristan and Sage.

Jason has worked at Mr. Lightning since 1997. Before beginning at Mr. Lightning, he worked for a residential contractor in Monument. 

Jason worked in the field for 15 years installing and then becoming a field foreman. He moved into the head of operations position in 2012. His responsibilities include controlling all jobs from start to finish, selling residential, commercial, and government jobs, overseeing the crews and their schedules as well as going on-site when needed. Jason was one of two members of the Mr. Lightning team that traveled to Kenscoff Haiti with various other lightning installers to install a system on St. Helene Orphanage.

Jason and his wife Amy have been married for 25 years. They have two children, Jaykob and Elizabeth, and three dogs. He loves to escape to his home in the mountains and forget about work. Jason’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and working on his house. When he is not working on his own things, he helps family and friends with their projects.

His most memorable jobs include: 

• Royal Gorge 
• Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine 
• Mother Cabrini Shrine 
• St Helene Orphanage in Kenscoff Haiti
• Devil’s Head lookout tower 
• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Certifications:

Jason Escolopio 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Study Guide

Jason Escolopio CPR AED Certificate

Jason Escolopio cert

Jason Escolopio 8-hr Refresher

Jason Escolopio Authorized Rescuer

Jason Escolopio Competent Person Course

Jason Escolopio Program Manager Course

Jason Escolopio CADWELD Cert

Jason Escolopio GHS and OSHA Hazardous Communication

Before Bret was the owner of the company, he worked within it. He started by digging holes for the ground rods when he was 12 years old. Within the next 12 years, Bret started running his own crew, oversaw the residential and commercial side of the business,  and learned all the ins and outs of the industry. In 2004, Bret became co-owner of Mr. Lightning, reshaping the foundations and atmosphere. Ten years later, Bret continued with his vision and became the sole owner.

In Bret’s time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Raeann, and his two daughters, Aspen and Hunter. They love spending time at their ranch and going to many sporting events. His most cherished of all sporting events was watching his daughters compete. Both girls were fortunate enough to play NCAA Division I college soccer. Aspen played at the University of Montana while Hunter started at the University of South Carolina before transferring to Colorado State University. After graduation, Aspen continued her education at the University of Colorado Anschutz and is now a dentist at Fountain Modern Dentistry. Hunter is enjoying her fifth year teaching as a first-grade teacher and loves to learn more about the family business. 

Bret and Raeann also are known by many as Fixer Uppers. They have completely remodeled 3 homes and love doing a majority of the work themselves. Raeann has a degree in Interior Design and has a creative eye while Bret gets to figure out how to make it all work. Together they have accomplished a lot of things that they are very proud of including being happily married for over 30 years.

His Most Memorable Jobs Include:

• Devil’s Head Fire Lookout
• Gaylord Hotel & Conference Center
• Extreme Makeover Home Edition- Berrett Ranch
• U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Certifications:

Bret Peifer CPR AED Certificate

Bret Peifer Authorized Rescuer

Bret Peifer Competent Person Course

Bret Peifer Program Manager Course

Bret Peifer GHS OSHA Hazardous Communication

Bret Peifer LPI Cert- Master Installer Designer

Bret Peifer OSHA 30 Card

Bret Peifer 8-hour EM USACE

Bret Peifer Concussion Certificate

Before Brent joined the Mr. Lightning team, he was in the Military (Army). When he left the military, he worked for the Sheriff’s Office while going back to school for AutoCAD. He started in the lightning industry in 2003, working for a company out of Texas. In 2018, Brent and his wife moved to Colorado Springs and he joined Mr. Lightning.

Brent married his wife, Emily, in 2014. They have three dogs and four cats. In his free time, Brent enjoys paddleboarding, hiking with the dogs, hunting, fishing, and watching football and hockey.

His Most Memorable Jobs Include:

• DIA South West Airlines General Use Building
• National Western Live Stock Center
• USFA- Bullseye Airfield Fence

Brandy has been in various construction industries for over twenty years from roofing to plumbing. Brandy began at Mr. Lightning in 2015. 

Her responsibilities include project accounting, organizing anything and everything, and too many other various things to name to keep the office running. She is really the MVP that keeps the business efficient and profitable. 

Brandy has a daughter Madison who is a teacher here in Colorado Springs. She also has a cat named Boo. In her free time, Brandy likes to check out live bands and sip on whiskey. If you need to know good Mexican food to eat in town, just ask Brandy!

Certifications:

Brandy Meggison Safety Orientation

Brandy Meggison thermOweld