Company Directory
John Hanley, CEO
Born in Sydney, Australia Mr. Hanley began his professional career in Australia after living in both England and Canada as a tool and die maker. After finishing his apprenticeship John continued his education in the Sales and Marketing arena and has worked at the management level for such companies as Comalco, Epping Rubber & Pilkington. Mr. Hanley is the original founder of Solatube Australia, which began manufacturing and distributing Solatube tubular skylights in Australia in 1990. In 1992, Solatube North America Inc. was established in the USA with Mr. Hanley serving as a director until May of 1998.
In June 1998, he founded Solatube Global Marketing, Inc., which distributes Solatube Daylighting Systems in Europe and South America. He has since formed two European companies, Solatube Global Marketing Europe and Solatube Global Marketing Italy. He currently serves on the board of directors for other San Diego area businesses including International Marketing Group LLC and HHH Properties LLC. Mr. Hanley is an active Member of Vistage, the world’s leading Chief Executive Organization, as well as the San Diego International Trade Advisory Board. Mr. Hanley lives with his Wife in La Costa, Ca.
Dana K. Carlson, Director of Sales and Marketing
Karen Casiday, Accounting Manager
Karen is originally from Paso Robles, CA, and is a true “born and bred” Californian. Karen over 15 years experience in accounting, having worked for such companies as Specialty Silicone Fabricators, Paso Robles Heating & Air Conditioning, and even the Internal Revenue Service. Karen has also provided volunteer accounting services for three years while serving on the board of a local food bank and spent a year providing accounting assistance for an organization that gives water drilling equipment to villages in Africa. Joining Solatube Global Marketing in April 2010 and is responsible for all accounting functions.
Karen lives in Carlsbad, CA and enjoys reading, cooking & baking and spending time with friends.
Linda Sundstrom, Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Linda is a graduate of Susquehanna University, holds her MBA from Capella University and and lives with her husband and dog in Carlsbad, CA. She enjoys photography, skiing and playing her violin.
