Mr. Hershberger, a co-founder of PGT Industries, Inc., has served the Company since its founding in 1980. Appointed in 2005 as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hershberger led the company's IPO in 2006. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer overseeing PGT's Florida and North Carolina operations. Mr. Hershberger has previously led all aspects of PGT, including Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics and Customer Service.
Jeffrey T. Jackson CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jackson joined PGT in November 2005 and helped lead our Company's IPO in 2006. Mr. Jackson is responsible for all aspects of our Company's operations from Supply Chain to Manufacturing and our Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining us he served in various Executive Management roles, including Division Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Corporate Controller, and Senior Vice President of Operations. Mr. Jackson earned a B.B.A. from the University of West Georgia and is a Certified Public Accountant in both Georgia and California.
Mario Ferrucci III
Vice President and General Counsel
Mr. Ferrucci joined PGT in April 2006 and is responsible for PGT's Corporate Governance and Compliance as well as our Enterprise Solutions and Field Service departments. Previously a member of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Walker Digital, LLC. Mr. Ferrucci graduated magna cum laude from the Widener University School of Law, earning an M.A.A.B.T. from the University of Connecticut and B.A. from Colby College. He is a member of the Delaware Bar Association.
Debbie L. LaPinska
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Mrs. LaPinska joined PGT in 1991 and has held increasing responsibilities during her career, currently serving as Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. She previously held the position of Director, National and International Sales. She has over 20 years experience with PGT leading Customer Relations, transportation and our field service departments. Mrs. LaPinska earned a B.A. in Business Management from Eckerd College.
David McCutcheon
Vice President, Supply Chain
Mr. McCutcheon joined PGT in 1997. He directs Strategic Purchasing, Materials Management, and Transportation Logistics. Mr. McCutcheon has over fifteen years of management experience in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering. Mr. McCutcheon earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University.
Monte Burns
Vice President, Glass Operations
Mr. Burns joined PGT in 1987 and has held increasing responsibilities within our Company, most recently as Vice President of Glass Operations, which includes the tempering, insulating and laminating process. During his tenure Mr. Burns has been responsible for operations in PGT's Salisbury, NC plant, Area Leader of Manufacturing in our Florida facility, and Business Unit Manager.
