Autumn Nieland

Autumn Nieland

Autumn Nieland joined Mercer Zimmerman in 2013. She graduated from KU with a degree in Architectural Engineering, and began working in the lighting industry as a lighting designer at Schuler Shook in Chicago. She stayed in Chicago to work for io Lighting and Morr Sharp as a specification sales agent. A Kansas Citian at heart, … Read more

Noelle Seboe

Noelle joined Mercer Zimmerman as an intern the summer of 2019. Born and raised in Kansas, Noelle studied Biblical and Theological Studies at Boyce College in Louisville, KY and received her degree in Business Administration from Johnson County Community College. Noelle thrives in our relationship-based business and continuously pushes herself to learn all aspects of … Read more

Lindsey Osborn

Lindsey Osborn

Lindsey Osborn joined Mercer Zimmerman from the new home construction industry. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Business Administration degree, with an emphasis in management. Lindsey is able to build positive relationships with clients and employees in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. When not at MZ, you will find her spending time with … Read more

Melisa Young

Melisa Young

Melisa Young started her career in the lighting industry as an Administrative Assistant for an electrical contracting company. There she became familiar with Mercer Zimmerman and says she knew what a reputable company MZ was LONG before she became an employee! She feels her work with a contractor was the perfect lead-in for her current … Read more

Jennifer Blais

Jennifer Blais

Jennifer has enjoyed working at Mercer Zimmerman for over 15 years. She and her husband Keith have three grown children, Austin, Matthew, and Emily. They enjoy spending time together and cheering on the Chiefs!

Kelly Chaponniere

Kelly Chaponniere

Kelly joined Mercer Zimmerman team in 2007. She earned a Business/Office Management degree and has an extensive background in customer service. When Kelly has free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, traveling to beaches, gardening, and spending time with family.

Diane Thurston

Diane Thurston

Diane Thurston graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agricultural economics, and joined the Mercer Zimmerman team in 2011 after working nine years in the insurance industry. Diane enjoys her work at Mercer Zimmerman, especially because of the family environment, and the way the company cares about both their clients and … Read more

Emily Frias

Emily Frias

As an International Business graduate, Emily joined Mercer Zimmerman with a background in healthcare management and customer service.  When not at work, Emily and her son, CT, enjoy visits to the zoo, attending sporting events and seeking out new adventures.

Tony Hatler

Tony Hatler

Not born but raised in KC since 1985. Tony has been in the electrical industry since 1997 after taking a construction core class in high school. Over the length of his career, he has performed residential electrical wiring, been an Electrical Foreman for medium to large commercial projects, acquired his Master’s License, successfully grew the … Read more

Mitch Cooper

Mitch Cooper

Mitch joined the MZ team in 2018, following eight years in the outdoor Industry. New to lighting, but not new to product development and sales, Mitch also has a Bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in business administration from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. Mitch enjoys the small-company feel that Mercer Zimmerman offers, … Read more