Jerry McKay: FOUNDER of McKay Landscape Lighting & Host of The Lighting SummitJerry McKay is the owner, president, and lighting designer of McKay Landscape Lighting. A native of Omaha, Nebraska and a graduate of Creighton Preparatory School, he received his B.A. degree from Seattle University.
In 1987, he began a lawn care service that over time evolved into an landscape lighting company. The business officially re-launched in 1992 as McKay Landscape Lighting. Since then, the company has grown into a regional market leader and one of the area’s most dedicated outdoor lighting firms. With a passion for outdoor lighting and entrepreneurship, Jerry has been able to combine his passions into a successful business. In keeping with the entrepreneurial spirit, Jerry is excited to host The Lighting Summit and share what he has learned in the lighting industry for over two decades. Read more about Jerry's story» |
McKay Landscape Lighting

Our professional designers, installers, and staff serve thousands of customers and have completed various landscape lighting projects across the country.
McKay Landscape Lighting has grown from one designer and one installer to a total of 20 employees. This includes two full-time lighting designers, two full-time service technicians, and three installation crews. In the office, we have 8 personnel handling the day-to-day tasks.
The McKay team has traveled across the region and across the country to complete lighting projects. Today, McKay has projects in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, California, Kansas, Virginia, Washington State, and Missouri. Striving to be the most respected lighting company in the region, McKay works with clients to provide a lighting design that the client will be proud of.
McKay Landscape Lighting has grown from one designer and one installer to a total of 20 employees. This includes two full-time lighting designers, two full-time service technicians, and three installation crews. In the office, we have 8 personnel handling the day-to-day tasks.
The McKay team has traveled across the region and across the country to complete lighting projects. Today, McKay has projects in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, California, Kansas, Virginia, Washington State, and Missouri. Striving to be the most respected lighting company in the region, McKay works with clients to provide a lighting design that the client will be proud of.
Tour the McKay Landscape Lighting Facility
The Lighting Summit includes a tour of McKay Landscape Lighting facilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to see how we run and organize our business.
McKay started with one employee and since has grown to 20. We have expanded our facilities to accommodate our growth. Our office includes four individual offices, a conference room, a break room, and a crew cave. Behind our offices, we have a large shop area where we keep inventory and supplies.
McKay started with one employee and since has grown to 20. We have expanded our facilities to accommodate our growth. Our office includes four individual offices, a conference room, a break room, and a crew cave. Behind our offices, we have a large shop area where we keep inventory and supplies.
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