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About Levines Lights

Levines Lights is a home automation and AV design & installation firm based in San Carlos, serving the Bay Area.

Levines Lights was founded in 2021 by Justin Levine and Kiernan Gillooley after graduating with degrees in Technical Design and Production and Advertising and Business. Having spent several years in the home automation industry, they identified a dominant theme for Bay Area homeowners – a lack of homeowner-oriented contractors in the home automation space. When choosing a company, homeowners had to decide between cookie-cutter solutions from big box companies or unnecessarily expensive home automation services that weren’t catered to the client’s unique needs.

Levines Lights was born out of the necessity to address this gap and provide residents of the Bay Area with a truly personal and accessible experience when creating or upgrading their home automation systems. 

As proud lifelong locals of the Bay Area, Justin and Kiernan strive to modernize and elevate the living experience for the residents of their community.

The Levines Lights team stands in front of a recent installation.

Leadership Team

Justin Levine
Co-Founder/Chief Design Officer

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Kiernan Gillooley
Co-Founder/CEO

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Jacob Ramirez
Director of Operations

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Advisory Board

Lynda Talgo
Advisor

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Scott Levine
Advisor

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Our Process

At Levines Lights, our process is always built on exceptional experience for the homeowner. We utilize only the most reliable and tested products and provide a hassle-free service. Our process has been refined over the hundreds of projects we’ve completed for our residential and commercial clients. Quality of service is a guarantee with our 6-step process.

Levines Lights is excited to be your partner in turning your house into a dream home. Share your project with us today, and let Justin and Kiernan bring their expertise to illuminate and elevate your living spaces through home automation. Levines Lights is about creating an experience—one that seamlessly integrates technology into your living spaces, making them smarter, more efficient, and uniquely yours. Welcome to a world where innovation meets the warmth of a personalized touch—welcome to Levines Lights.

Justin and Kiernan have been great to work with. They listened closely to our needs and gave us the right amount of options to consider before making decisions on what equipment we wanted for our job, as well as how we wanted it set up – it all works great. They were also very diligent in working through any obstacles that our previous setup threw in front of them. After the installation, they patiently walked through the system so we would have a good understanding of all the new items – but it is so easy to use, we got up-to-speed quickly. They were a pleasure to work with.

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285 Old County Rd Ste 5, San Carlos

5.0 67 reviews

  • Dan Egan’s Avatar Dan Egan ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    The crew did a professional job setting up our projectors in our warehouse. Justine and Kiernan work well together mixing an organized office crossing over to an efficient field installation. Very Happy!
  • Mike Remington’s Avatar Mike Remington ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I was in the middle of upgrading my home theater system and initially planned to do everything myself. I’m really glad I was recommended to talk to Levine Lighting before going too far down that path—it ended up being incredibly valuable. … More
    From the start, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They took the time to review all of my gear choices, walk me through the pros and cons, and make sure everything would work together the right way. They even helped me avoid a few unnecessary purchases, which saved me money in the long run. Their pricing is very competitive, but honestly, their expertise is priceless.
    They handled the full installation—ceiling speakers, tower speakers, and all of my equipment—and the quality of the work really stood out. The wiring is exceptionally clean, with everything routed behind walls and through cabinetry in a way that looks seamless. Communication was great throughout the process—they were responsive, clear, and reliable.
    I’d highly recommend reaching out to them if you’re considering any kind of home theater installation or upgrade. Even just talking through your setup with them is worth it.
  • Luke De Vogelaere’s Avatar Luke De Vogelaere ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    Levines Lights did an excellent job installing our 5.1 surround sound theater system. Their team was extremely knowledgeable, took the time to answer every question I had, and walked me through multiple demos at their warehouse so I could … More understand the options and feel confident in the setup.
    They were also flexible with scheduling and very responsive throughout the process, whether I had a quick question, wanted a small tweak, or needed guidance after the install. The system sounds fantastic, and the overall experience was smooth and professional from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Serving San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, including the cities of Redwood City, Woodside, Burlingame, Palo Alto, and more.
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Justin Levine
Co-Founder/Chief Design Officer

Justin is the co-founder and Chief Design Officer at Levines Lights, where he oversees all system design and installations. With a background in Theater Design and Technical Production from the University of Cincinnati, Justin brings a unique artistic vision and technical expertise to every project. Growing up in San Carlos, he developed a passion for craftsmanship and has even built a bar and pub from the ground up. When he’s not designing  AV systems, Justin enjoys woodworking and perfecting his craft in his workshop.

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Kiernan Gillooley
Co-Founder/CEO

Kiernan oversees business growth, operations, and customer success. With a background in Advertising and Business from the University of Oregon, Kiernan is dedicated to ensuring the company delivers top-tier service and innovative AV solutions. Growing up in San Carlos, his passion for technology and service excellence drives Levines Lights’ continuous expansion. Outside of work, Kiernan is deeply passionate about fitness and weightlifting and enjoys exploring ancient philosophies such as stoicism.

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Jacob Ramirez
Director of Operations

Jacob will serve as the Director of Operations, ensuring the company’s operational infrastructure can scale with business growth. He will oversee project management, inventory, and logistics strategies. Jacob brings experience from the e-commerce industry, focusing on at-home deliveries and installs.

Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking, building computers, and walking his two border collies. He also has a passion for tackling DIY projects.

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Lynda Talgo
Advisor

Lynda is an operations and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience at major tech companies like Alphabet, YouTube, Meta, eBay, and Hewlett-Packard. She’s an expert in workforce strategy, trust and safety, scaling operations, and risk management.

Beyond her corporate work, Lynda is a dedicated advocate for inclusion and economic opportunity. She serves as Board Chair for Cell-Ed, a mobile learning solutions company that provides radically accessible solutions to empower individuals through education.

Lynda holds a BA in Mathematics and Music from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA from Stanford.

When not advising, Lynda enjoys hiking, going to Broadway shows and travel.

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Scott Levine
Advisor

Scott Levine joined Parthenon Capital in 2005 and brings over 20 years of experience in private equity, public, and emerging technology companies. He oversees human capital, executive recruiting for portfolio companies, and due diligence on new investments. Scott is a Board Leadership Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

EXPERIENCE
Previously, Scott was a Principal at Silicon Valley Human Capital, leading Board and CEO searches for private equity and venture-backed companies in healthcare, technology, and financial services. He also served as an executive search consultant at AT&T Wireless and began his career at Heidrick & Struggles, focusing on senior leadership roles in technology and private equity.

EDUCATION
Scott earned a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Business from the University of Rhode Island.