Meet The Team: Todd Hafer

Welcome to our 'Meet the Team' series! At UsedLighting.com, we want you to get to know the real people behind the emails and phone calls - the ones who help make everything happen behind the scenes. This series is about introducing our amazing team members, sharing their stories, and highlighting the unique talents and personalities driving our success. We hope this helps you feel more connected to the people you interact with at UsedLighting.com!

Get to know Todd Hafer, helping drive excellence from our Pennsylvania office.

How long have you been with 4Wall/UsedLighting.com?

I have been with 4Wall/UsedLighting.com for 8 years.

Tell us about a professional success story that you're proud of.

I'm proud of maintaining a happy and inviting personality while being successful in this high-stress industry.

What is your favorite memory working here?

My favorite memories are working with all the strong and wild personalities we have under the 4Wall/UsedLighting.com umbrella.

Do you have any background in the lighting industry?

I did not. I came from management in the food service industry, so over the last 8 years, I have learned a lot.

Who are some of your biggest influences?

I cannot narrow this down because I truly believe there is something to learn from everyone you meet. You learn either a positive or negative lesson from every interaction. So, with that way of thinking, I guess my biggest influence is everyone I have ever interacted with.

Describe an interesting hobby or pastime that you have.

I love going to concerts. I have seen Jimmy Buffett live over 45 times, and any grouping of the Grateful Dead is my favorite. I also miss bartending. I was a bartender in college, and I loved the interaction with the customers, but there were bills that needed to be paid, maybe because I was not that good of a bartender, so I needed to move on with my career goals. So, with those two I guess my real hobby is and always was trying to avoid growing up. 

What is something surprising that not many people know about you?

I am a huge professional wrestling fan. I really enjoy learning everything there is to know about the history and present-day behind-the-scenes of the wrestling industry.

What is one thing you can't live without?

I know this is an easy answer, but it happens to be true: my wife, Aimee, and my son, Donovan.

What is something that you've always wanted to try or learn?

I always wanted to try to be an auctioneer. I don't know why; just always looked fun!

Tell us about a favorite memory from childhood.

My favorite childhood memories come from hanging out in my basement with my friends. Most weekends, multiple people would crash at my house, and my mom would make everyone food. A lot of great memories come from those hangouts.