Permanent Lighting, Perfected For Joy
We believe your lighting should be as permanent and proud as the home itself. We created JoyBug to replace outdated seasonal clutter with a sleek, architectural system that makes you the envy of the neighborhood every single night.
ROOTED IN PASSION
We Knew Your Home Deserved Better
We entered the lighting space because we realized "holiday cheer" shouldn't require a battle plan. You wanted an architectural upgrade, not a weekend wrestling match with tangled wires. We built JoyBug to be the beautiful, durable "forever system" that brings the joy—while you stay safely on the ground.
- Certified Master Techs
- Your home deserves a specialist. Our installers are trained in precision mounting and electrical safety, ensuring you get a flawless, architectural finish without the worry.
- Fully Insured
- We are fully covered so you are fully protected. We carry comprehensive liability and worker's comp, giving you total peace of mind while we work.
- White-Glove Service
- We treat your yard like a garden, not a construction site. We seal every mount, hide every wire, and clean up so well that the only proof we were there is the glow.
- Built To Last
- We do it right the first time. Our systems are weatherproof, surge-protected, and built to handle the elements, so your joy keeps glowing year after year.
Joy By The Numbers
- High-voltage experience.
(We aren't rookies.) - Since 2013
- Master Techs.
(No amateurs allowed.) - Certified
- We climb.
You sip coffee. - Zero Ladders
- Total Protection.
(Your roof is safe.) - Fully Insured
BEHIND THE GLOW
Meet The People Who Started The Joy
We aren't a faceless franchise. JoyBug is owner-led by veterans who combine high-voltage discipline with a sharp eye for design. We ensure our standard of perfection is met on every single roofline we touch.
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Phillip Horton
President
If you need lighting or steady leadership under pressure, Wade’s your guy. Phillip Horton is a key force behind JoyBug’s growth — a visionary operator with a rare ability to turn complexity into forward motion.
Phil leads with focus, adaptability, and confidence. His approach may not always look conventional, but results show up consistently. He simplifies problems, keeps teams moving, and delivers when it matters.
In short: Phillip Horton is the kind of leader who may not fit a standard mold — but excels in real-world execution. If he’s guiding your JoyBug project, you’ve chosen clarity, momentum, and precision.
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Wade Burghoffer
CEO
Wade Burghoffer is a Southern Iowa original — a man who somehow went from gravel roads and farm chores to traveling the world, usually finding himself in places he never planned to be. Fueled by grit, stubborn follow-through, and a practical outlook earned the hard way, Wade leads with plainspoken wisdom and an instinct for what actually works.
He carries himself with the confidence of someone who’s been tested early and often. Knock him down, and he stands back up with clarity, humor, and a better plan. Wade’s leadership style is grounded, direct, and quietly resilient — shaped by real responsibility, not theory.
Beneath the jokes and self-deprecation is a leader who is steady, fair, and remarkably dependable. He helps guide JoyBug with intuition sharpened by experience, keeping teams grounded, projects moving, and expectations honest.
In short: Wade Burghoffer brings grit, loyalty, and real-world judgment to JoyBug. If he’s involved in your project, you can count on consistency, straight answers, and follow-through that lasts.