Episodes tagged asIndustry Pros

Episode 191: Time in Tacoma with Jeremiah Noneman & Joanie Custer

Meeting colleagues on the other side of the country is such a fun thing to do! And then learning how their expertise supports the business. Jeremiah (a fellow Iowa native) shares about his various roles in the business over a 20+ year tenure. He now serves as VP of Marketing Operations. Joanie is working on […]

Episode 190: I is for Innovation, with Kevin Anez and Erik Ashcraft

What makes a company innovative? Is it the people, the products, or their process? Maybe it’s a magical mix of all three. Kevin and Erik share a bit about their roles in researching and developing products for our Western brands (Milgard, Western Window Systems, and Anlin Windows & Doors). The collaboration between product marketing and […]

Episode 189: M is for Manufacturing, with Dave Alexander

Some folks just inspire others to greatness – and Dave Alexander is definitely one of those people. His enthusiasm for leading our Manufacturing Excellence Teams is evident – and a bit contagious! With the challenge of 20 manufacturing sites, and thousands of products manufactured daily, Dave remains humble while in the relentless pursuit of 100%. […]

Episode 183: A new look for MBU

Our team, MITER Brands University, or MBU (formerly PGTI University), has a new name, and a new look! With an expanded scope of customer education for all of MITER Brands, we wanted a logo that would fit us. Today’s episode brings Nick Board and Annie Leung to discuss the story behind our new look and […]

Episode 182: Orlando Training Camp pt. 3

Interacting with customers at a training event is one of our favorite things! We had a quick conversation with Tyler Kramer from Weathermaster Building Products, Jamie Smith from Lighthouse Windows, and Ryan DiPaolo, who is their Territory Rep for MITER Brands. We chat about WHY it’s important to continue learning and understanding the industry and […]

Episode 181: Orlando Training Camp pt.2

There is so much to learn in this industry, whether you’re brand new or well seasoned. We had the chance to talk with Kyle Bryan from Florida Windows & Doors, who brought a few people from his team. Being knowledgeable about the business is a key factor in success for this Diamond Dealer partner.

Episode 180: Orlando Training Camp pt.1

When our team shows up for a training event, we know it’s going to be an amazing event. Our learners appreciate having the interaction with us – and each other. This episode brings a short conversation with Matt, Kyle and Scott from Neighborhood Windows and Doors, as well as a short conversation with our team.

Episode 179: MITER – Our Name with Matt DeSoto

Our name is a representation of our core values, with each letter standing for an important element of who we are. It forms our connection with team members, customers, suppliers, and communities. Listen to this episode to learn more about MITER, as our CEO, Matt DeSoto, walks us through each letter and its meaning. You […]

Episode 178: Post Storm Assessment

What started out as helping distribute relief supplies, has evolved into exploring damage and performance of windows and doors. Our engineering teams learn a lot through this exercise, and partner with other organizations in post storm evaluations. Dean Ruark, our VP of Engineering and Innovation at PGT, shares some of his first-hand experiences in assessing […]

Episode 177: NFRC

We continue to chat with Lisa, Logan and Alonso as they share about the NFRC, the National Fenestration Rating Council. This organization manages all the testing for Fenestration products on several criteria. We learn more about this group, how they function, and why it’s important for our business and the consumers.

Episode 176: EnergyStar vs. Energy Code

It’s time for a deep dive as we begin a new series! Today’s conversation is with Lisa Wilson, Logan Yoder, and Alonso Morlesin, as they share their knowledge with us about Energy. They share why it’s important, explain the differences between Energy Code & Energy Star, and how this impacts our industry and our customers.

Episode 175: Florida Building Code – 8th Edition

Every three years, the Florida Building Code is updated, with the most recent version which took effect on January 1, 2024. Jim Heise and Lynn Miller share about the revision process, and what changes and revisions we can expect to see in the near future.

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