Pat Light
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
As founder and chief executive officer of The Light Group (TLG), Pat focuses on curating a distinctive suite of hospitality and lifestyle offerings.
Pat Light's vision, expertise and leadership are central to TLG. Since 2019, Pat has built a portfolio of hospitality assets and in a short time doubled profits, delivering significant returns to investors. He intends to expand the portfolio to 100+ establishments, both in the United States and abroad.
Pat entered the hospitality industry after living out his dream of becoming a pitcher for Major League Baseball. As a first-round draft pick, he was selected by the Boston Red Sox and later pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners. It was during his playing days traveling across the country that inspired Pat's future passion for developing uniquely tailored and distinct lifestyle experiences.
Pat currently resides in Hoboken, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Monmouth University.
John Allen
President
In his role as President of The Light Group (TLG), John is responsible for implementing a long-term growth plan for the company, including acquisitions, strategic planning, and investor relations. John brings a wealth of hospitality, legal, and public service backgrounds to ensure TLG continues to create value and deliver industry-leading experiences in the highly competitive hospitality and related industries.
As an attorney, John has a deep understanding of complex business transactions and negotiations. He has a proven track record in advising clients on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law, and government relations. In 2020, John was recognized for his accomplishments as a "New Leader of the Bar" by the New Jersey Law Journal.
John earned his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He also supports various charitable organizations, including serving as a long-time Board Member of Easterseals New Jersey, the State's oldest and largest charity dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities.
Brandon Bovino
Chief Operating Officer
Brandon is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all hospitality venues within The Light Group's (TLG) portfolio. This includes implementing a hands-on approach to developing new locations, promoting company culture and people management.
With nearly a decade of experience, Brandon has a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver the distinct experience that is core to all TLG venues. He is well known for creativity in partnerships, events and service offerings that consistently have a positive impact on the bottom line.
Brandon currently resides in Jersey City, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Business Administration from Muhlenberg College.
Pat Light
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
As founder and chief executive officer of The Light Group (TLG), Pat focuses on curating a distinctive suite of hospitality and lifestyle offerings.
Pat Light's vision, expertise and leadership are central to TLG. Since 2019, Pat has built a portfolio of hospitality assets and in a short time doubled profits, delivering significant returns to investors. He intends to expand the portfolio to 100+ establishments, both in the United States and abroad.
Pat entered the hospitality industry after living out his dream of becoming a pitcher for Major League Baseball. As a first-round draft pick, he was selected by the Boston Red Sox and later pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners. It was during his playing days traveling across the country that inspired Pat's future passion for developing uniquely tailored and distinct lifestyle experiences.
Pat currently resides in Hoboken, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Monmouth University.
John Allen
President
In his role as President of The Light Group (TLG), John is responsible for implementing a long-term growth plan for the company, including acquisitions, strategic planning, and investor relations. John brings a wealth of hospitality, legal, and public service backgrounds to ensure TLG continues to create value and deliver industry-leading experiences in the highly competitive hospitality and related industries.
As an attorney, John has a deep understanding of complex business transactions and negotiations. He has a proven track record in advising clients on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities law, and government relations. In 2020, John was recognized for his accomplishments as a "New Leader of the Bar" by the New Jersey Law Journal.
John earned his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He also supports various charitable organizations, including serving as a long-time Board Member of Easterseals New Jersey, the State's oldest and largest charity dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities.
Brandon bovino
Chief Operating Officer
Brandon is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all hospitality venues within The Light Group's (TLG) portfolio. This includes implementing a hands-on approach to developing new locations, promoting company culture and people management.
With nearly a decade of experience, Brandon has a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver the distinct experience that is core to all TLG venues. He is well known for creativity in partnerships, events and service offerings that consistently have a positive impact on the bottom line.
Brandon currently resides in Jersey City, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Business Administration from Muhlenberg College.
