About Us
We help North American & European companies manage production across Asia. Here’s how we’re structured to support you.
Our main office is in Shenzhen, China.
Our U.S. leadership is based in Los Angeles and Denver.
Our inspection & audit teams cover factories across Asia.
Executive Team
Ted Sanborn
Owner & Founder – Los Angeles, CA
Ted Sanborn has worked with Asian lighting manufacturers for more than 30 years. He graduated from Purdue University, is a licensed professional engineer (California License #CS4025), and sits on the UL/STP board for lighting standards.
Jessica Zhou
Owner & Founder – Shenzhen, China
Jessica Zhou holds bachelor’s degrees in English/Education and in Chinese Culture. She has worked in the Asian lighting industry for nearly 30 years, serving in a variety of positions, including marketing manager, China agent for a U.S. company, and director of operations.
Greg Scala
General Manager – Denver, CO
Greg Scala has more than 32 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, and product development in Asia. He has focused on LED lighting for the past 18 years. He holds an MBA from the University of Colorado.
Team Leads
Quality Control & Inspections
Betty Yao and her team make sure your order is built to spec and shipped on time.
Sourcing & Product Development
Ella Huang and her team help you find the right factory to produce the best version of your product.
Inspection & Audit Teams
Our expert inspectors cover factories across Asia from their bases in:
- the Shanghai-Ningbo region, and
- the Guangdong province in Southern China
Shenzhen Office
Most of our staff works out of Shenzhen’s Longgang District. This central office gives clients consistent communication, faster problem-solving, and organized support across every order.
Greg Scala and Ted Sanborn also make regular trips to Asia to work with the Shenzhen team and visit factories and partners throughout the region.
Shenzhen Office
Most of our staff works out of Shenzhen’s Longgang District. This central office gives clients consistent communication, faster problem-solving, and organized support across every order.
Greg Scala and Ted Sanborn also make regular trips to Asia to work with the Shenzhen team and visit factories and partners throughout the region.
Inspection & Audit Teams
Our expert inspectors cover factories across Asia from their bases in:
- the Shanghai-Ningbo region, and
- the Guangdong province in Southern China
