Orion Exterior Lighting

About

About Orion Exterior Lighting

At Orion Exterior Lighting, we believe light has the power to transform the way you experience your home. Our passion is designing and installing custom outdoor lighting that highlights your property’s beauty, enhances safety, and creates spaces where memories are made. Whether it’s a quiet backyard evening or a welcoming front entrance, our goal is to bring out the best in every detail through thoughtful lighting design and professional installation.

Orion Exterior Lighting

Meet the Team

Discover the skilled professionals dedicated to illuminating your North Florida spaces.

ortrait of Sam Swinea, co-owner of Orion Exterior Lighting
Sam Swinea, co-owner of Orion Exterior Lighting in Gainesville, Florida. Focused on marketing, client relationships, and transforming homes with custom outdoor lighting.

Sam Swinea

Co-Owner

Sam plays a role in every aspect of Orion, with a strong focus on marketing and building lasting client relationships. A Gainesville local who enjoys the outdoors and working with both his mind and hands, he brings creativity and precision to every project. Sam’s passion lies in transforming spaces through the power of light—turning dreams into reality and helping homeowners see their properties in a whole new way.

Drew Bentley - Co-Owner of Orion Exterior Lighting
Drew Bentley, co-owner of Orion Exterior Lighting in Gainesville, Florida. Specializes in lighting design and installation, creating welcoming and well-lit outdoor spaces.

Drew Bentley

Co-Owner

Drew leads the design and installation side of Orion, combining hands-on expertise with a creative eye for detail. His background includes experience with low-voltage and electrical systems, which gives him a strong technical foundation for exterior lighting. Living in Gainesville with his wife and two children, Drew is passionate about designing and installing lighting that transforms homes into welcoming, beautifully lit spaces.

Orion Exterior Lighting transformed our yard with stunning illumination and exceptional professionalism.

Lisa M.

Homeowner and Gardening Enthusiast