The idea for Light Ring was born in the field during a project where lighting and safety were constant battles. With only a spotlight to work by and the risk of damaging equipment while juggling multiple tasks, one thing became clear. Crews needed reliable, hands free illumination directly at the manhole.
The turning point came when the safety cover was added. Suddenly this was not just a work light. It became a multi-purpose protection system that could solve multiple problems at once: poor lighting, unsecured openings, aerosol exposure, and rope hazards. From that moment forward, Light Ring represented practical innovation built from real world frustrations.
Our mission is to protect the critical utility workers who keep our infrastructure running every day. We do this by creating safer and smarter tools that solve real problems in the field. Every feature of Light Ring is designed to reduce risk, save time, and give crews the confidence to focus on their work instead of the hazards.
Every decision at Light Ring is shaped by values that come directly from the field. These principles are more than words. They are the standards we follow as we design, build, and deliver safer solutions.
These values guide everything we create. They remind us that our purpose is not only to make a product but to make a lasting difference for the people who do some of the toughest and most overlooked work in our communities.
Shane Jacobson – Founder
Shane is a second generation sewer industry professional with over 18 years of hands on and leadership experience. He also serves as Vice President and co-founder of CIT Sewer Solutions, where he has managed high risk projects and brought practical innovations to market.
Jacob Swanson – Vice President
Jacob is a seasoned construction industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in below grade infrastructure and injection grouting technologies. His technical expertise and business insight are key to Light Ring’s success.
Kelsey Jacobson – CEO
With a passion for building strong relationships and leading teams, Kelsey guides Light Ring’s growth, streamlines operations, and expands its reach. She ensures the company stays true to its mission while scaling its impact.
Grant Whittle – Chief Technical Advisor
Grant is an experienced executive with global expertise in technical sales, product development, and infrastructure management. He provides guidance on product design, business development, and brand strategy.
Light Ring is changing the way crews and companies work by making jobsites safer, more efficient, and less stressful. Operators gain hands free visibility and fall protection which reduces accidents and liability. The built in rope management system prevents trip hazards and protects valuable equipment from sudden strain or damage.
Crews already share powerful feedback. They report falls prevented by the secure barrier, reduced exposure to sewer aerosols, faster setup times, and fewer equipment losses. Municipalities benefit from shorter closures, quicker inspections, and more reliable service.
The future of Light Ring Inc is about setting a new standard for manhole safety and efficiency. By combining lighting, fall protection, aerosol containment, and rope management into one solution, long standing risks that workers once had to “work around” are eliminated.
With safer and smarter tools, workers can focus on the task instead of the hazards. The result is fewer accidents, longer lasting equipment, reduced liability, and faster, more reliable service for communities. Light Ring is lighting the way to safer jobsites, protecting lives, and proving that practical innovation makes a lasting impact.
Ready to make your jobsites safer and more efficient? Contact Light Ring Inc today and discover how our solutions can protect your crews and simplify your work.
