Our Team

  Native Floridian Charlie Coker was born and raised in Vero Beach, Florida. He has dedicated over 40 years to the electrical and lighting industry in our state. He began his career in lighting sales and worked as an electrical contractor before becoming a principal at both Highlighter Lighting Center in Vero Beach and Florida N' Lighting, which had four locations. He joined Coast to Coast Electrical Sales in 2011, where he is responsible for lighting sales and manages the North Florida territory. Charlie and his wife, Susie, have been married for 40 years and have two sons and three grandchildren. 

    Yida Llavona was born in Westwood, New Jersey, and raised in Miami, Florida. She is bilingual and has worked in the electrical industry for over 30 years. Yida began her career in the electrical industry as a salesperson for the manufacturer’s representative Witten-Llavona, covering South Florida from Port Charlotte to Key West. Nine years later, she transitioned to the distribution side of the market as a Branch Manager for City Electric Supply, specializing in county projects while collaborating closely with the Dade County School Board and several other municipalities. Since 2015, she has focused on key accounts in Miami for Coast to Coast Electrical Sales. Yida has two daughters and enjoys spending time with her family.

  Born in Davenport, Iowa, and raised in Orlando, Florida, Don Wacker is a University of Central Florida graduate. Don earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1985 and his MBA in 1989. While pursuing his graduate studies, Don worked full-time in the electrical industry. In 1987, he was hired as an inside sales manager and was promoted to outside sales in 1989. Don spent a year building relationships with electrical distributors throughout Florida. In 1990, Don founded Coast to Coast Electrical Sales. Don is President and manages the Central and West Florida territories. Don has been a member of NEMRA since 1992. Don met his wife, Tammy, in college and married her in 1988. They have traveled extensively, visiting all 50 states and 17 foreign countries. They enjoy sharing their passion for travel with their two children.