06.17.10 Client News

Steve Seeling joins Tubelite as client development manager

Tubelite Inc. has hired Steve Seeling, CDT, as a client development manager representing the company’s architectural aluminum products. In this role, he assists commercial building teams in Nebraska, Kansas, western Missouri and Arkansas.

Seeling draws from three decades of experience in helping owners, designers and installers select windows, entrances, storefronts and curtainwall systems. Most recently, he worked at Traco as an architectural sales representative with a similar territory. Throughout his career, he has contributed to dozens of educational health care, hospitality and historically-significant projects in the region, including facilities at the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, and the University of Nebraska.

In addition to his new position with Tubelite, he also serves as an architectural sales representative for Wausau Window and Wall Systems. “Tubelite and Wausau’s products complement each other to offer customers a full range of performance choices for their building envelope,” says Seeling. “Working exclusively with these two companies, I’ll specialize in premium fenestration products; ones that add value through energy efficiency, distinguished style and dependability. When customers understand their options, they can make better-informed decisions to ensure the correct product for their application.”

As an example, Seeling notes that Tubelite and Wausau’s products contribute to customers’ green goals such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™. All of Tubelite’s storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. Many products also are available with high thermal performance to support buildings’ energy-efficient operations. “Along with the right products, Tubelite and Wausau provide educational programs to help architects increase their knowledge of the total, integrated façade,” says Seeling.

A graduate of Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo., Seeling earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. He continues his professional development with industry associations such as Construction Specifications Institute, through which he successfully completed the Construction Documents Technology (CDT) program.
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06.10.10 Client News

Tubelite adds Mike Efeney as architectural sales representative in North Texas

Mike Efeney joins Tubelite Inc. representing the company’s architectural aluminum products in northern Texas and Oklahoma.

Located near Dallas in Rockwall, Texas, Efeney shares educational and technical information on Tubelite’s contribution to green goals such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Rating System™. Among green buildings’ goals are energy-efficiency and recycled materials.

All of Tubelite’s storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems are manufactured using EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes. Tubelite’s EcoLuminum contains a minimum of 80% reclaimed aluminum.

Efeney is well-versed in LEED criteria and other green building guidelines. Most recently, he worked as a sales manager with Armstrong World Industries, Inc.’s Ceilings – Architectural Specialties. While there, he was responsible for high-end wood and metal products, as well as coordination for nine local representatives serving Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Drawing from nearly 20 years of experience in architectural product sales, the majority of Efeney’s career has been in the glass and glazing industry. After graduating from the University of North Texas, he began working with U.S. Aluminum. He quickly moved from assisting with the customer installation program into territorial sales serving Georgia.

From there, he accepted a position with Vistawall as territory sales manager for North Texas and western Oklahoma. He continued to grow sales and develop strong customer relationships, leading to his eventual role as district sales manager with responsibilities for four local sales representatives, major projects in the southern states, and architectural consultations.

Efeney, his employers and their clients have contributed to such notable projects as the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, American Airlines Center in Dallas, Love Field Airport renovation in Dallas, Tulsa Convention Center in Oklahoma and the renovation of Oklahoma City’ Will Rogers World Airport.

Throughout Efeney’s professional path, he has been an active member of the Texas Glass Association and the Construction Specifications Institute. Also a husband, father and avid cyclist, he enjoys sharing his passion for sports and the outdoors with this family.
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05.28.10 Client News

Cyndy Workman-Snow named as Wausau’s representative serving New Mexico, Utah and Colorado

Wausau Window and Wall Systems named Cyndy Workman-Snow as its architectural sales representative in New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. Workman-Snow supports architects and design teams, general and specialty contractors, as well as owners and developers of commercial building projects.

Based in Denver, Workman-Snow says, “At this time, we see many opportunities in the region to provide high-performance window and curtainwall systems for health care, government and institutional construction, as well as renovation projects. Energy-performance and other green building goals are especially important to those who design, construct and manage these facilities and to the local communities who use them.”

Demonstrating her commitment to environmentally-responsible design and building, Workman-Snow belongs to the U.S. Green Building Council and is pursuing LEED accreditation. She recently joined the Construction Specifications Institute. Locally, she has served as a long-time member of the Colorado Glazing Contractors Association.

Prior to her new role with Wausau, Workman-Snow served as a senior sales representative for glazing contractor Harmon, Inc.‘s Denver office. During her five years at Harmon, she was involved with several projects featuring Wausau’s systems including window renovations for student residence towers at the University of Denver.

Workman-Snow studied at the University of Houston‘s College of Architecture, but says that she “was born into the glazing industry” through her father’s curtainwall consultancy in Houston, Texas. She went on to work for Shelton Greer in Houston. In the 1980s, Workman-Snow moved to Colorado and took a drafting position with RPS, followed by a similar position with Elward Construction, and later, A-1 Glass, Inc.

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05.26.10 Client News

Kolbe announces Promotion of Business Leaders

Mike Salsieder, president of Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, recently announced the promotion of four individuals to new leadership roles. These individuals will be responsible for their respective areas within Kolbe, including the Manawa operation and Point Five Windows and Doors.

Jeff De Lonay

Jeff De Lonay has been promoted to executive vice president. He recently held the position of vice president of operations and has more than 25 years experience with the company. He has worked in and managed numerous departments within Kolbe including: manufacturing, customer service, estimating, training, field service, engineering, research and development, production processing, and purchasing. In De Lonay’s new role, he will oversee the operations of all facilities and business disciplines along with responsibility as president of Point Five Windows and Doors.

Cindy Bremer has been promoted to vice president of marketing. She has more than 23 years marketing and sales experience in the window and door industry in both residential and commercial construction. Her vast knowledge of the architectural market, creative development of architectural tools, customer relationships, and business savvy set her apart. Bremer has held the position of director of marketing at Kolbe for five years and prior to that worked for other manufactures of windows and doors in Central Wisconsin.

Ann Micholic has been promoted to vice president of human resources. Micholic’s 13 years in human resources and training along with her strong leadership skills and business knowledge lend itself to this key position within the executive team. During Micholic’s tenure, she has worked as human resources generalist, training manager, and director of human resources.

Hank Hosler has been promoted to vice president of information technology. In his 15 years as an IT professional, Hosler has been a part of the leadership of several make-to-order manufacturers that have worked to continuously improve their operations. He joined Kolbe in late 2004 as director of information technology. Hosler’s business acumen has helped set the direction for implementing a state-of-the-art quoting system, which reinforces Kolbe’s “Easy to do Business With” initiative. Hosler will continue to lead Kolbe’s IT strategy across all business units.

A portrait of Jeff De Lonay and a Word document of the full news release are available in Kolbe’s online press room.

05.21.10 Association News

PMI Welcomes New Technical Committee Co-Chair

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) President Lee Mercer of Moen Incorporated has made his selection for a new co-chair to help lead PMI’s Technical Committee. Mark Malatesta, fittings engineer for American Standard Brands, will serve alongside existing Co-chair Casey Hayes, director of engineered solutions for Haws Corporation. Klaus Fromme recently retired from Bradley Corporation, leaving this opening for a co-chair.

While effective immediately, the three-year term for this position officially begins with the 2010 PMI Fall Meeting, being held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 3-6, at the Liaison Capitol Hill. Malatesta is an experienced committee chair, having previously served as co-chair of the Member Services Committee.

Mark Malatesta

Mercer’s decision to appoint Malatesta was based upon PMI meeting attendance, leadership, expertise and an overall commitment to PMI.

Please see the full news release and portrait available at PMI’s online press room.

05.13.10 Client News

Keith Lindberg named as regional sales manager at Wausau, celebrates 25th anniversary

Wausau Window and Wall Systems promoted Keith Lindberg to Regional Sales Manager. He works closely with building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors. His sales territory includes California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, northern New Jersey, and New York City.

Keith Lindberg

This summer, Lindberg celebrates 25 years with Wausau. His previous management roles involved leading the Technical Services, Engineering and Project Management teams. Most recently, he served as Regional Engineered Sales Manager. In this role, he oversaw estimating and other sales support for Wausau’s engineered products to customers in the nation’s largest cities and markets.

Lindberg has contributed to such notable projects as the Sears Headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill.; the First Bank Tower, now known as Capella Tower, in Minneapolis; and three of the Riverside South development’s towers in New York City. In addition to the high-rises of these major cities, he has experience with dozens of schools, colleges, government centers and hospitals, such as Santa Clara Hospital in San Jose, Calif.

“For the health care market, Wausau’s psychiatric windows are an obvious fit for providing safe, healing environments,” says Lindberg. “Visuline windows are a great match for any number of building applications. Available as part of the Advantage by Wausau standard products, they provide high thermal performance and high value. Standard products also are available on an accelerated delivery schedule, as is our SuperWall, which can ship in three weeks. For easy-to-install, floor-to-ceiling and multi-story spans, our window wall and unitized curtainwall systems also are popular choices.”

Along with smooth installation, Lindberg notes that aesthetic and environmental options are important considerations. “Not only can we finish our window, door and curtainwall products in 30,000 different colors, we also can manufacture sun shades and light shelves to match. The finishes are durable, low-maintenance and eco-friendly. Beneath the finish, the aluminum framing can be specified with recycled content, coupled with high-performance glass and thermal barriers to maximize energy efficiency.”

Whether working one-on-one with a glazing contractor or delivering a continuing education presentation at an architectural office, Lindberg cheerfully shares his knowledge. Setting him on this successful career path, he earned a degree in mechanical design from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, Wis.

Lindberg’s first job after graduation was in sales and engineering at Imperial Industries, a Wisconsin-based company that designs and manufactures industrial storage tanks. He went on to join Wausau Window and Wall Systems as a draftsman and to ascend through the company as die design manager, engineering manager, technical services manager and director of engineering.

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04.20.10 Client News

Bradley Austin named Harmon, Inc. president

Harmon, Inc., one of the largest U.S. full-service building glass installation, maintenance and renovation companies, today announced its new president, Bradley J. Austin, previously senior vice president, sales and marketing for Viracon, a leading fabricator of coated, high-performance architectural glass for global markets. Austin reports to Russell Huffer, chairman and chief executive officer of Apogee Enterprises, parent company of both Harmon, Inc. and Viracon.

“Brad brings more than 30 years commercial construction expertise to Harmon,” said Huffer. “He is a well-respected architectural glass industry leader, who has been instrumental in Viracon’s growth and positioning as the leading value-added glass fabricator. His industry expertise will contribute to Harmon’s competitiveness, especially in the energy-efficient green building sector, and he is a motivating manager who will help Harmon weather today’s challenging markets and grow and thrive when our markets rebound. He will focus on leveraging Harmon resources and Apogee synergies within the commercial construction industry.”

Brad Austin

Austin’s leadership team at Harmon includes Chad Hoffmann, vice president, operations, and Robby Sauls, vice president, contract sales.

Austin joined Viracon in 1978 and has spent his career helping the organization better meet customer glass needs. He started in field sales working directly with customers on design assistance, budget and return on investment costing, specification writing and as the liaison between the architect, Viracon and the glazing contractor. In 1985, Austin was named director of architectural sales, where he was responsible for the inside sales and technical service departments. He was later named vice president and general manager of Marcon Coatings, another Apogee company, for 18 months before returning to Viracon to lead domestic, international field and inside sales, as well as marketing, technical services and research and development as senior vice president.

Austin holds a bachelors degree in economics and business from Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minn. He has completed advanced training in coatings technology with Airco; sales and management training with Xerox school; attended the Minnesota Management Institute with the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management; and completed course work at the University of Michigan. He also has completed the Apogee Lean Six Sigma Champion, Green Belt and Black Belt training. In addition, Austin was on the Glass Association of North America board from 2005 to 2010, serving as president from 2008 to 2009 and immediate past president from 2009 to 2010.
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04.19.10 Client News

Wausau names Bob Thiede as sales representative for Wyoming, Montana and more

Wausau Window and Wall Systems named Bob Thiede as the company’s sales representative for Wyoming, Montana, and portions of Idaho, South Dakota and North Dakota. Based in Sheridan, Wyo., he also serves as a senior estimator, supporting customers in these states, in the West Coast and in Hawaii. Throughout the territory, Thiede works closely with building owners, architects, construction managers, and glazing contractors to provide high-performance window and curtainwall systems, plus integrated components such as sun shades and light shelves.

Bob Thiede

“Daylighting and energy-efficiency are important considerations in this region. The expanded sales territory falls within climate zones 4 and 5, which have great need for thermal performance in the cold, winters,” says Thiede. “Our Advantage by Wausau standard products are a great fit for the high performance, competitive value and accelerated delivery expected by the area’s low- to mid-rise buildings. Plus, our custom-engineered systems are a perfect fit for universities, hospitals and government building’s blast criteria.”

Thiede draws from more than 30 years of experience in commercial window and wall systems, and a degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. For the majority of his career, he has worked as an estimator providing Wausau’s customers with critical information needed to design and engineer their projects.

As part of Wausau’s sales and estimating team, Thiede was involved with two of the company’s largest orders: Pacific Beacon in San Diego, and Camelview Village in Scottsdale, Ariz. He also contributed to projects that have pursued U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Green Building Rating™, such as Apollo Group, Inc.’s University of Phoenix corporate headquarters in Arizona, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department’s administration building, and The Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Other notable projects for Thiede have included the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse and the Denver Broncos’ Invesco Field at Mile High stadium in Colorado, the Waikiki Landmark in Hawaii, and the Anaheim Convention Center and The Aventine at La Jolla in California. In addition, Thiede assisted with Wausau’s window systems for British Airways Compass Centre in London, designed by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw of Grimshaw Architects, London; and Stanford University’s Center for Clinical Science Research in California, designed by Sir Norman Foster of Foster+Partners, London.

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04.13.10 Client News

Tubelite announces The Metcalf Group as its representative in New York and New Jersey

Tubelite Inc. has named The Metcalf Group Ltd. as a manufacturer’s representative for the company’s architectural aluminum products in northern New Jersey and in the five boroughs and Long Island in New York.

Tom Metcalf is the president and namesake of The Metcalf Group Ltd., located in Sea Girt, N.J. For 16 years, Metcalf has provided architects, buildings owners, contractors and consultants with educational and technical information, as well as dependable building systems, products and components.

Tubelite manufacturers storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylight control systems. Earlier this year, the company announced that all of its architectural, extruded aluminum products now use EcoLuminum™, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition featuring environmentally-friendly finishes.

“Tubelite’s EcoLuminum contains a minimum of 80 percent reclaimed aluminum, with a post-consumer content average of 34 percent. This is the highest recycled content I know of that is available for architectural building products of this quality and performance,” says Metcalf. “Recycled content is especially important to building project teams seeking LEED certification, as is energy-efficiency. Tubelite also provides high thermal performance systems.”

Along with Tubelite, Metcalf has a long history representing high-performance products from Wausau Window and Wall Systems and from other manufacturers offering aluminum panel systems, fire-rated glass, and terrace railings.

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04.08.10 Association News

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Announces Changes to Board of Directors

The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) announces that Jack Krecek,

Jack Krecek

vice president and general manager of the Commercial Business Unit for Elkay Manufacturing Company, has moved into the role of First Vice President and will serve as PMI’s President in 2011.

The move was prompted by the departure of Bill Ball, vice president of engineering for WCM Industries, from the Executive Committee due to increasing demands on his time, which prevents him from fulfilling his PMI role. Ball remains on the Board of Directors as a Director at Large. Stewart Yang, vice president of engineering for Kohler Co., will move into the role of Second Vice President. Yang will become PMI President in 2012.

Jeff Baldwin, engineering manager for T&S Brass and Bronzeworks, was named to the PMI Executive Committee as Treasurer for the balance of 2010, completing Yang’s term.

Please see the full news release and high-resolution photos available at PMI’s online press room.