Bruce founded Lightning Master Corporation in 1987, concentrating on solving lightning protection challenges in the broadcast industry. Shortly later after responding to the need of the U.S. Veterans Administration for more effective lightning protection technology, he invented, patented, and obtained UL listings for the Streamer-retarding Air Terminal.
With Bruce’s leadership, Lightning Master expanded into the rapidly growing cellular telephone industry. In the early 1990s, Lightning Master extended lightning protection efforts to the oil and gas industry. In 1994, Bruce designed the In-Tank Static Drain, followed by the patented bypass conductor system for external floating roof tanks in 2012. Around the same time, Bruce invented the WindTripper wind damage mitigation and spoiler system for residential and commercial rooftops. In 2017, Bruce patented the Tazman Turbinz Generator designed for emissions-free power generation at remote gas well sites.
Bruce is a leading international authority on static solutions and lightning protection for the oil, natural gas and chemical industries. He has authored more than 50 articles on lightning protection for domestic and global trade/professional publications.
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Lindsey Coghlan joined Lightning Master as a Sales and Marketing Specialist in 2014. She was promoted to Sales Manager in 2017 and to Chief Operating Officer in 2020. Lindsey initiated vertical market expansion into lightning protection for commercial and public sector structures, and geographic expansion through establishing and expanding operation in remote offices in Dallas and Midland, Texas. In 2022, she was also integral in Lightning Master’s acquisition of the machining company Fabmaster, which is now fully integrated into Lightning Master. Lindsey graduated with a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2005.
Danh Tran leads Lightning Master’s Manufacturing and Production Team. Previously, he was the owner of Fabmaster, a manufacturer of custom metal parts for a variety of applications, including lightning protection, which he sold to Lightning Master in 2022. As an accomplished machinist and welder, Danh invested in state-of-the-art CNC mills, lathes, presses, shears, and welding equipment. A native of Vietnam who relocated to the U.S. in 1991, Danh has worked in the manufacturing industry since graduating from Pinellas Technical College in 1998.
Kyle Cooper joined Lightning Master in 2022 and leads the Bolt Lightning Protection Commercial Division responsible for lightning protection systems in commercial and public sector buildings. Kyle leads operations from Mesquite, Texas. Kyle has 19 years of experience working in the lightning protection industry, specializing in both operations and sales. With Lightning Master, Kyle has successfully accomplished major projects at medical, educational and aviation buildings and structures.
The unique product portfolio of Lightning Master, Tazman Turbinz, and WindTripper requires finely honed skills in various processes: milling, turning, and welding of metal parts, CNC programming, assembly of precision parts, purchasing, logistics, and quality assurance, with pride in workmanship and a can-do attitude. The Lightning Master Production Department combines expert craftsmanship skills and characteristics. Its members include experienced personnel who have been with the company since its founding, as well as emerging, young talent ready to continue Lightning Master’s tradition of high-quality craftsmanship and innovation to provide lightning protection and static solutions. In their spare time, our Production Team creates “special request” custom solutions for a variety of applications, refurbishes old cars, and build new cars from start to finish.
