Clear Impact Podcast

Does tinted glass help your home to be more energy efficient? Maybe, or maybe not. Can you just add tint afterwards? Patrick Jameson and I discuss the various benefits - or drawbacks - of having your window glass tinted. We also discuss Low Emissivity coating and other considerations when purchasing windows and doors.

As we continue with our Windows and Doors 101 Series, we explore design pressure. I want to protect my home against 140 mile per hour winds, so why does design pressure matter? What is design pressure? On today’s episode Patrick Jameson and I talk about this little known but important number.

What is glass? What is hurricane glass? What is impact glass? And how it like a grilled cheese sandwich? We discuss all of this with Francisco Feliz on today’s episode as we tackle the basics. You will learn more about this and why it matters when it comes to investing in your home.

Which kind of frame is best? What holds up? What provides the biggest color options? Sometimes it depends on where you live. Learn all the pros and cons of the various frame types (aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, etc) as we chat with Shawn Martin.

Organizing an event can be fun! Or stressful, or chaotic, or possibly all of the above. Tackling an event this impressive most certainly requires Grit. We sat down with Shawn, who helped coordinate our multi-day event in Scottsdale. Listen to his perspective of how everything came together, leaving a powerful mark on all who attended.

With over 300 people in attendance from across the country, we were able to have several conversations with folks experiencing this inspirational event. From Florida to Hawaii and a few spots in between, we enjoyed meeting so many teammates. Sharing their takeaways are: Tony Quatraro, Jason Rosenberg, Everett Anez, Anthony Scales, David Flores, and Josh Williard.

You know how sometimes your work friends become your actual friends? That's the case with Stan and Jerry, as they share a bit of their history, friendly work competition, and years spent advancing the company forward. They referred to themselves as "Frick n Frack", which always makes for a fun conversation!

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 powerful keynote speaker at our event, sharing about the work of MITER Foundation that cha...

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 his story from our stage, and then shared mor...

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.

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.

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.

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 rolled into one - we hope you enjoy hearing from these incredible stud...

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 45% lighter than standard laminated glass. One of our pilot dealers, Ad...

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.

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 will continue to help the team with go-forward strategies.

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 our sites have earned this rare designation, and why having 100% of our sites certified is our g...

If there has ever been an attorney to break the stereotype, it would be Robert Reed, Jr., our Senior VP and Corporate Counsel. Robert shares a bit about his family and work history, and what it's like living in two states. He also shares his excitement about connecting to the shared culture and the legacy PGT team members.

Today we meet our Chief Human Resource Officer, Eric Rothermel, who oversees the HR function as well as the Environmental Health and Safety teams, covering over 10,000 team members! It's not a big transition when the existing cultures are so closely aligned regarding: team member well being, shared commitments to excellence and safety, and giving back to our communities. This conversation verifies...

From loading trucks as a teen, to the role of COO, today we meet Mike DeSoto. He and his team of incredible leaders across the enterprise keep the gears turning, literally. We discuss carrying on the legacy of our founders, Pete DeSoto, Jim Milgard, and Rod Hershberger by doing things right, every day, everywhere.

When your marketing career begins with a team of two, it’s fun to hear what things look like ten years later. In today’s episode, we meet Tony Matter, SVP of Marketing. He and his team oversee forward facing communications, product portfolio, digital channels, and more. He shares about his family, his career path, and some of his favorite words of advice.

Making things better is something we are all craving, right? A solid IT structure serves a critical business role as well as provides solutions to its users. Today we meet Vinod Nair, our Chief Information Officer, and he sheds some light on what his teams are working on. We appreciate his effort to fly in from Tacoma, and his attitude in regards to "doubling the fun". You will enjoy meeting Vinod...

We have been delighted to connect with a kindred spirit in our enlarged organization. Today we introduce Shawn Martin, CX Manager for MITER, who oversees the sales training and events. We've been working together to align our strategies and resources to provide an improved experience for all of our learners, enterprise wide. Learning is a fun endeavor - and so is this episode - enjoy!

On today's episode we meet Mike, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain. He splits his time between Harrisburg and Venice, and oversees a huge segment of our business. After twenty-two years with MITER, he shares the most important factor in success: relationships. You'll enjoy meeting Mike!

It was an honor to spend some time and to learn more about Matt. You'll hear about his beginnings, his family (lots of middle school energy!), and his attitude around leadership. Matt shares how the MITER acquisition of PGTI is a dream come true. As our CEO, his "tone from the top" is one of humility, sincerity, and confidence as we progress forward together.