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about the owner
Custom Christmas Lighting has deep roots in the Kansas City Metro, beginning with founder Rick Trieb, who grew up in the area and attended William Chrisman High School as well as Joe Herndon Vo-Tech during his senior year. After graduating early in 1989, Rick spent the early years of his career working for a variety of construction companies.
In the mid-1990s, Rick began taking on side work such as gutter cleaning, lawn care, leaf removal, exterior painting and Christmas light installation. What started as a one-man operation steadily grew into a well-known and trusted Custom Christmas Lighting company serving the Kansas City region.
Over the years, the company expanded to include its own building, an Operations Office Manager (Megan), a Salesman (Trent), and multiple dedicated installation crews. Since 1997, the company has completed thousands of professional lighting projects throughout Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Lee’s Summit, and the surrounding Kansas City area—earning a reputation as a premier Christmas Lighting specialist.
Beginning January 1st, 2026, the company officially enters its second generation of ownership. Rick’s son, Trent Trieb, who began learning the business in 2021 and started purchasing it in 2022, now steps into the role of owner. Trent holds a Business Degree and has spent years studying the operations, craftsmanship standards, and customer-focused approach that have defined the company for decades.
Rick will continue to play an important role in the business as Sales Manager, remaining closely involved with customers and supporting the strong reputation he helped build. Under Trent’s leadership and with the continued experience of Rick and the entire team, Custom Christmas Lighting looks forward to many more years of serving Kansas City with integrity, quality, and family-driven dedication, making the holidays brighter for the community.
In the mid-1990s, Rick began taking on side work such as gutter cleaning, lawn care, leaf removal, exterior painting and Christmas light installation. What started as a one-man operation steadily grew into a well-known and trusted Custom Christmas Lighting company serving the Kansas City region.
Over the years, the company expanded to include its own building, an Operations Office Manager (Megan), a Salesman (Trent), and multiple dedicated installation crews. Since 1997, the company has completed thousands of professional lighting projects throughout Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Lee’s Summit, and the surrounding Kansas City area—earning a reputation as a premier Christmas Lighting specialist.
Beginning January 1st, 2026, the company officially enters its second generation of ownership. Rick’s son, Trent Trieb, who began learning the business in 2021 and started purchasing it in 2022, now steps into the role of owner. Trent holds a Business Degree and has spent years studying the operations, craftsmanship standards, and customer-focused approach that have defined the company for decades.
Rick will continue to play an important role in the business as Sales Manager, remaining closely involved with customers and supporting the strong reputation he helped build. Under Trent’s leadership and with the continued experience of Rick and the entire team, Custom Christmas Lighting looks forward to many more years of serving Kansas City with integrity, quality, and family-driven dedication, making the holidays brighter for the community.
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SUPERIOR PRODUCTS
All of our products are commercial grade, meaning you will get lights that will last a lifetime.
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LICENSED AND INSURED
We carry a $2,000,000 Liability Policy and $1,000,000 in Worker’s Comp to protect you.
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QUICK SERVICE
Got a problem? Fill out a support ticket and we will come to you and fix it ASAP!
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