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.
Brett Hanley, President
Born in Sydney, Australia, Mr. Hanley moved to the United States in 1992 with the original partners of Solatube North America Inc. Brett graduated from the University Of San Diego in 1998 with a bachelor of business administration degree with an emphasis in International Business and Marketing. During his time at USD, Mr. Hanley was an active member on campus and was also selected to the Alpha Kappa Psi professional Business Fraternity.
Mr. Hanley joined Solatube Global Marketing Inc. at its formation in 1998 and served as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing until becoming President in 2006. 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 was elected to the San Diego Area District Export Council in 2007 as well as being an active member of the San Diego International Trade Advisory Board and Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). Mr. Hanley lives with his wife and two children in San Elijo Hills, San Marcos and enjoys Motorcycles, Boxing and cooking.
Dana K. Carlson
Sales and Marketing Manager
Helen Austin
Accounting Manager
Linda Sundstrom
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Accounting Assistant
