Leadership Team

Leadership Team at American Permalight®

American PERMALIGHT®’s leadership fosters a customer-first, results-oriented approach…meaning if you grow, we grow. Further, we believe growth shouldn’t have to be painful – our dedication to operational excellence is so that you, the customer, can make the world a safer place with as little difficulty as possible.
Tyler Hamilton

Tyler Hamilton

General Manager

Tyler Hamilton has served as General Manager since September 2023, overseeing warehouse operations, logistics and purchasing, manufacturing, and accounting.

Prior to joining American PERMALIGHT®, Tyler’s served as an officer in the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Vicenza, Italy. His military background instilled a deep passion for organizational efficiency and transformational leadership. His regular work with NATO partner forces instilled a strong proficiency in logistics and negotiation.

Tyler’s goal is to levy his experiences to make American PERMALIGHT® able to offer you, the customer, the smoothest possible experience in the photoluminescent space, from inquiry to installation.

Nikolai Wohlfahrt

General Manager

Nikolai has served as Head of Sales at American PERMALIGHT® since July 2024, overseeing sales, marketing, and product management, and was promoted to General Manager in September 2025.

Prior to joining American PERMALIGHT®, Nikolai was part of the Klaus Kroschke Gruppe, our parent company, as a Key Account Leader. His oversight of strategically important accounts fostered a deep understanding of customer needs, brand positioning, and synergistic growth strategies.

Nikolai’s goal is not just sales – it’s to help grow your business alongside ours, and foster lasting relationships that positively impact our mission of Life Safety.

Together, Tyler and Nikolai bring a unique blend of operational discipline and market insight, positioning American Permalight and its customers for disproportionate success in the Life Safety industry.

Nikolai Wohlfahrt
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