FGIA Recognizes Industry Leaders During Annual Awards Ceremony
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the Virtual Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the first day of the conference, Feb. 23. Awards were presented by the previous year’s award winners, who recognized recipients for their many efforts toward progressing the work of the association and the industry overall.
Outstanding Service Award – Joe Hayden, Pella Corp.
The Outstanding Service Award was presented to Joe Hayden, principal engineer at Pella Corp., by previous award recipients Mike Burk, North American Technical Representative for Sparklike, and Randi Ernst, CEO of FDR Design.
“He is a great communicator, always ready to give a valued opinion and contribute in useful ways,” says Burk. “His guidance on proper procedures and development of standards and guidelines has benefited not only FGIA, but the industry as a whole. Involved in several leading roles, his contributions have made an important difference on many levels. In honor of his contributions, Joe also won the 2014 Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award.”
As an active member of more than 75 FGIA committees and task groups, Hayden’s involvement in several of these committees includes development of multiple standards. He also serves as President of the Western Region Board; First Vice President of the Residential Products Council; Chair of the Residential Technical Committee; and Co-Chair of the Education Steering Committee, NFRC/AERC Advisory Committee and Technical Steering Committee, as well as many other leadership positions within FGIA.
Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award – Todd Stratmoen, Larson Manufacturing Co.
The Residential Distinguished Service Award was awarded to Todd Stratmoen, corporate engineering initiatives manager at Larson Manufacturing Co., by previous award recipient Mark Mikkelson, director, corporate regulatory affairs, for Andersen Corp.
“Todd has a big heart and a truly great desire to do what is best for everyone: customers, colleagues and the industry as a whole,” said Mikkelson. “His dedication, drive and extensive knowledge of the industry have made him a respected mentor and the source of sought-after advice, which he gives freely and with genuine care.”
Other awards presented included the Architectural Distinguished Service Award, presented to Ivan Zuniga, product manager at Kawneer Co.; Marketing Distinguished Service Awards, presented to Carl Troiano, owner and president of Trojan Powder Coating; and the Glass Products Council Distinguished Service Award, presented to Helen Sanders, general manager, at Technoform North America.
