Our Story

The idea for Premier Sports Lighting, LLC was sparked in late 2016, when lighting sales professional Andrew Weathers recognized a growing demand to upgrade legacy metal halide sports lighting systems to modern LED technology. Around the same time, Tim Grooms had successfully exited his electrical distribution company, bringing with him a deep understanding of managing a national sales force. Joining them was Andrew’s father, Wayne Weathers, a seasoned salesman with decades of experience across North and South Carolina. By early 2018, two contract engineers also came on board to help bring the vision to life.

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In its early days, Premier explored partnerships with existing LED sports lighting vendors, but those relationships fell short—either due to insufficient product quality or unfavorable margins. That’s when the team had a breakthrough: rather than compromise, why not develop a proprietary LED fixture that combined the best features on the market?

Over the next year, Premier undertook an intensive research and development process—conducting patent searches, engaging with top-tier LED component suppliers, and consulting with PCB and heat sink engineers. With feedback from some of the most respected LED lighting experts in the U.S., the team successfully designed a premium, spec-grade sports lighting fixture tailored to the demands of modern athletic facilities.

Like many companies, Premier paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. But by late 2021, operations resumed, and by early 2022, momentum had returned. Today, Premier Sports Lighting has carved out its place in the professional sports lighting industry—competing with some of the biggest names in the field and earning a reputation for performance, quality, and innovation.