Episode 162: 2024 CX Event – Brady Lucas
As a childhood cancer survivor, Brady Lucas has had to demonstrate Grit that most of us have not. Yet he chose to have a great outlook – and continues to give back by working in non-profits. Brady shared his cancer story by authoring an inspirational book for children with cancer, Smiley’s Smile. Brady was a […]
Episode 161: 2024 CX Event – Brad Snyder
When it comes to Grit, Brad Snyder is no stranger. Naval Academy grad, military veteran, paralympic athlete (8 medals, 6 of which are gold), speaker, husband, father, and more describe his outer achievements. What is incredible is hearing about his inner achievements: his perseverance, courage, and grit to rise above challenges and succeed. Brad shared […]
Episode 160: 2024 CX Event – The Founders
Grit, the theme of our CX event, is literally the foundation of MITER brands. And when legends gather, it’s worth recording. Jim Milgard, Pete DeSoto, and Rod Hershberger discuss the dedication and tireless commitment they exemplify in building their businesses. Now collectively under one umbrella, it’s exciting to dream of what we can do together.
Episode 159: Dorgis Betancourt, Brand Expert for PGT and CGI
Dorgis Betancourt, owner of E & D Quality Install in Homestead, completed the rigorous certification journey for PGT and CGI, only our second learner to achieve this goal of Brand Expert. Dorgis and his wife Diana share a little about their business and why this knowledge is fundamental to their success.
Episode 158: Casey Thomas, Brand Expert for PGT and CGI
Our team created an extensive certification program with multiple levels, with Brand Expert at the very top. Casey Thomas with Royal Palm Aluminum is our first learner to reach this level. He shares his experience of his learning journey and how this has helped him to reach success for himself and his company.
Episode 157: Our Special Guests – The Haven Academy Podcasts
Our team had the great privilege of spending time with the students from The Haven Academy, a local school for students with disabilities. PGT was included in their Manufacturing Summer Camp, and they spent two weeks with us! They learned so much about windows, doors, manufacturing, as well as job skills. There are two episodes […]
Episode 156: Diamond Glass, with Adam Dovi
If you’ve ever worked with impact products, you know how heavy they can be. And you’ve probably been wondering when someone was going to improve this. Well, the wait is over. Our team is excited to introduce Diamond Glass! This new impact resistant glass technology offers better clarity, better scratch resistance, and is up to […]
Episode 155: Introducing MITER Foundation – Gwen Mallon
Generosity is such a wonderful thing, and that is the heart behind the MITER Foundation. Supporting several causes and raising millions each year, we are excited to be a part of this! We caught up with Gwen Mallon at the 2024 CX event, and she shared more about about this amazing organization.
Episode 154: Introducing MITER – Ali Zahrieh
While attending the 2024 CX event in Scottsdale, we were happy to connect with Ali Zahrieh, our SVP of Strategy and M & A. It’s been a big year for him and the team with acquiring and divesting several entities within the legacy PGT Innovations brands. Ali sheds some light on these integration decisions and […]
Episode 153: Introducing MITER – OSHA VPP Program with Mike Troutman and Chris Koperna
Let’s be honest, most folks do not want to hear that OSHA is coming, or worse, has arrived on site. Not so with MITER! In fact, we partner with OSHA in a program that goes above and beyond the minimal safety standards. In today’s episode, we learn all about OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, which of […]