John Wiemer has been named as Tubelite’s client development manager serving glazing contractors, specification writers and architectural clients in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He will offer support with clients’ storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting system needs, including Tubelite’s ForceFront™ Storm and Blast products.

Located in Hot Springs Village, Ark., Wiemer brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role at Tubelite. “The glass and glazing industry is like a big family to me,” says Wiemer. “It is a pleasure to join Tubelite. The company is adding people and equipment, and adding a regional facility in Dallas. Their growth during this tough time speaks to their excellent teamwork and strategies.”

Wiemer previously dedicated three decades of his career as an architectural sales representative with Kawneer. Most recently, he worked for Valley Building Specialties where he supervised the estimating and project management department.

In addition to his hands-on knowledge, Wiemer earned a degree in building construction technology from Arkansas’ John Brown University. He also is a certified Construction Document Technologist (CDT) through the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

Both Wiemer and Tubelite are members of CSI. Further supporting its clients, Tubelite is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the Glass Association of North America (GANA), and an approved continuing education provider through the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

To contact John Wiemer and to learn more about Tubelite’s products and personnel, please visit www.tubeliteinc.com.

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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated standard for the installation of residential replacement windows without the removal of existing frames. AAMA 2410-13, Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with an Exterior Flush Fin Over an Existing Window Frame practice covers the installation of retrofit windows in detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height.

“Updated from the 2003 document, AAMA 2410-13 includes the updated definition of residential dwellings as defined in AAMA 2400-10 and the current building codes,” says Kim Flanary (Milgard), chair of the Residential Window Installation (AAMA 2410) Task Group. “The task group also added details for proper shimming and sealing of the replacement window to the existing window frame to improve the overall performance on the installation.”

AAMA 2410 assumes that the seal between the pre-existing window and adjacent wall or water-resistive barrier (WRB) is adequate and that the wall surrounding the pre-existing window is structurally sound. “The installation practices in AAMA 2410 save time and minimizes the potential for disturbing the original WRB.”

AAMA 2410 references important industry documents which include:

• AAMA 800-10, Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants
• AAMA IM-TM-08, InstallationMasters™ Training Manual
• AAMA TIR A9-91, Metal Curtain Wall Fasteners
• ASTM B456-11e1, Standard Specification for Electroplated Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium
• ASTM B633-11, Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel
• ASTM B766-86(2008), Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coating of Cadmium
• ASTM E2112-07, Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights

AAMA 2410-13, along with other AAMA publications, may be purchased from AAMA’s Publication store.

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* Kolbe will be exhibiting at AIA in booth #334 *

Kolbe presents a new window and door product line for commercial buildings — Kolbe 4500 Series. Ideally suited for hospitality, multi-family and mixed-use projects, the Kolbe 4500 Series includes fixed and tilt-turn windows, tilt & slide doors and outswing hinged doors. These steel-reinforced uPVC products are designed to meet commercial buildings’ requirements for enhanced energy efficiency, occupant safety, low-maintenance and longevity.

“The energy performance of the Kolbe 4500 Series is simply outstanding. The new products meet many of the same structural performance values that aluminum systems provide, yet far exceed aluminum on thermal performance,” says Mark Harger, general manager of Kolbe’s Manawa location. “The results of using these products in commercial buildings can be seen in lesser HVAC loads and lowered heating/cooling costs, compared to traditional commercial aluminum products. Polymer-based frames limit condensation, reducing risk of water damage to commercial interiors.”

Kolbe 4500 Series windows and doors are introduced in two frame styles: North American 3-1/4-inch frame with nailing fins and European 2-3/8-inch frame. Dual overlapping neoprene gaskets provide a tight seal against air and water infiltration. One-inch insulated glass is standard, and 1-3/8-inch triple pane insulated glass is available, which allows fixed windows to achieve U-values as low as 0.17. Window units with laminated glazing options attain sound transmission class (STC) ratings as high as 39.

In addition to high thermal and acoustic performance, Kolbe 4500 Series products may be specified for buildings with blast mitigation needs and those in high wind zones and coastal areas. Fusion-welded corners enhance structural strength and offer a clean finish. Locking points for extra security are added to the interior of the windows and hidden from view. Optional custodial locks, thermally broken doorsills, screens and extension jambs are offered, as are a variety of mulling schematics.

Kolbe 4500 Series products are available in White, Beige or Sand integral colors. Enhanced exterior finishes include Silver D or Bronze NA Renolit Exofol FX foil laminate, which contains Solar Shield Technology (SST) to control heat build-up in the laminated component. Custom exterior laminates also can be selected from a broad palette of colors.

Extrusions for Kolbe 4500 Series products are provided by REHAU®, a premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems for the construction, automotive and furniture industries. Like Kolbe, REHAU is an independent, privately held company and a respected industry leader.

The new Kolbe 4500 Series can be ordered through selected Kolbe distributors. Further supporting the needs of commercial building owners, architects and contractors, these distributors can assist with take-offs, mock-ups and project management. For a list of distributors, detailed product descriptions and project success stories, visit www.kolbecommercial.com.

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Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts “Cash in on Good Advice: Marketing for Fundraising” on Mon., March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is limited. Tickets are transferable and available at www.mndogooders.org.

Panelists include:
* Jeff Achen, digital strategist for GiveMN
* Peter Dross, director of policy and development at the Center for Victims of Torture
* Doug Powell, founding partner of Schwartz Powell and national president of AIGA
* Nicole Anderson Stern, director of member giving at Minnesota Public Radio
* Bob Weidman, CEO of Weidman Consulting, a full-service fundraising consulting company

“Effective fundraising pitches can’t sound like pitches to be effective. These experts share how to finesse the message, use the right tools, and demonstrate your organization’s value to potential donors,” says Minnesota Do-Gooders Club co-founder Matthew Foster, owner of My favorite Matthew, a company that specializes in web design and development for nonprofits.

“We have now passed the half-way point in our 2013 series of panel discussions. We also invite people to continue the discussion online, sharing their ideas on the Do-Gooders’ blog and social channels. You also can listen to our free podcasts which feature many of the series’ panelists,” adds co-founder Wendy Ruyle, who also is co-owner of 5 by 5 Design, a strategic marketing, graphic design, and creative communications firm.

Each Monday through April 1, 2013, the panel discussions continue 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. The next event in the series of Minnesota Do-Gooders Club panel discussions will be Mon., March 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m., “Lights, Smartphone, Action! Telling Your Story through Video,” with panelists Chris Hudson of Architecture Minnesota, Brant Miller of Four Humors Theater, Chuck Olsen of VidTiger and Bill Stiteler of Studio Meddling.

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“Media Mayhem,” presented March 11, 5:30 p.m. — Our firm will be one of the featured panelists sharing how nonprofits manage public relations.

Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts “Media Mayhem: Managing Public and Press Relations” on Mon., March 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Advance tickets are available at www.mndogooders.org.

Panelists include:

* Liv Lane, business coach, LivLane.com, and founder of The Limelight Letters
(substituting for Natascha Shawver, communications consultant for the League of Rural Voters)

* Quinton Skinner, director of communications with the Guthrie Theater

* Robin Smothers, APR, social media and marketing specialist with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

* Heather West, president of Heather West Public Relations

“Big and small, there are a lot of chances to tell your organization’s story, from traditional media outlets to talking directly with constituents,” says Minnesota Do-Gooders Club co-founder Matthew Foster, owner of My favorite Matthew, a company that specializes in web design and development for nonprofits.

“The panel will share their stories about good PR growing from good planning, good implementation and good craftsmanship,” adds co-founder Wendy Ruyle, who also is co-owner of 5 by 5 Design, a strategic marketing, graphic design, and creative communications firm.

The third in its 2013 nonprofit marketing and communications series, the panel discussions continue each Monday through April 1, 2013. All six events will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Joule, 1200 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Series passes are available for $75. Individual tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is limited. Tickets are transferrable.

The next event in the series of Minnesota Do-Gooders Club panel discussions will be Mon., March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., “Cash in on Good Advice: Marketing for Fundraising,” with panelists Jeff Achen of GiveMN, Peter Dross of the Center for Victims of Torture, Doug Powell of Schwartz Powell, Nicole Anderson Stern of Minnesota Public Radio and Bob Weidman of Weidman Consulting.

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Pennsylvania State University‘s recently opened Millennium Science Complex (MSC) has received rave reviews for its cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art departmental integration and use of high-performance materials, including Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ SuperWall™ system and ClearStory™ sun shades. The project also has earned U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold certification for its energy efficiency and environmentally responsible design and construction.

Designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, the 275,600-square-foot MSC houses the University’s premier research organizations: Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and Materials Research Institute. The $215 million building was completed in summer 2011, three years after general contractor Whiting-Turner first broke ground.

Initially planned as two separate buildings, architect Rafael Viñoly combined the projects into a single building early in the design process. The new complex consolidates engineering, chemistry, biology, physics and other disciplines that had been housed in 40 locations around Penn State’s central University Park campus.

The L-shaped building houses the research departments in two distinct perpendicular wings. The wings join together at the fourth floor to form the building’s architectural signature — a striking cantilever that soars 150 feet in the air, stretching over the building’s main entrance and open-air, public plaza.

Along with defining a powerful aesthetic that already has become a campus icon, the overhead cantilever also is essential to the building’s structural design: It provides the support necessary for the complete acoustic and vibration isolation required by the state-of-the-art “quiet rooms” and nano-mechanical laboratories located directly beneath the public plaza.

The curtainwall system itself also plays a key role in Rafael Viñoly’s design. The lines of the brick-clad exterior are offset with rows of continuous window systems along each of the structure’s four stories. This allows an abundance of natural light to penetrate the building’s interior and creates a visual band around the building’s exterior. Each section of curtainwall on the building’s second and third floors are accented by exterior sun shades, helping control solar heat gain and glare while emphasizing the horizontal lines of the structure.

To meet the demands of performance and aesthetic requirements, Whiting-Turner and glazing contractor D-M Products, Inc. specified Wausau’s SuperWall curtainwall. “We have utilized Wausau Window and Wall Systems extensively on many Penn State University academic buildings for nearly 30 years. Their window and curtainwall products are highly engineered, precisely fabricated and provide the University with superbly performing, low-maintenance building envelopes that will look great and last for many years to come,” says D-M Products’ president, Dick Macurak.

Wausau fabricated and shipped nearly 37,000 square feet of its 6250 and 8250 Series two-sided structural glazed SuperWall. D-M Products’ team assembled and installed the system in the field. In addition, Wausau provided shop-fabricated, pre-assembled 90-degree curtainwall corners and ready-to-install ClearStory sun shades.

“To ensure the desired look and performance, we worked with Rafael Viñoly’s team from the early stages of design,” says Steve Gille, Wausau’s education market manager. “We gave careful attention to the sun shades and their connection points with the curtainwall. We engineered the sun shades as integral to the curtainwall and performed all of the structural calculations to make sure everything works together as intended.”

Wausau’s engineering manager, Jeremy Harger, adds, “We provided building information models (BIM) of curtainwall, which were inserted into the master. This helped detect clashes in the design schematics, which saved time and avoided errors in both manufacturing and installing the systems. We also ran numerous thermal models to get the proper balance of surface temperature and condensation resistance.”

Contributing to MSC’s LEED® Gold certification, Wausau’s SuperWall systems’ achieve U-Factors are as low 0.44 BTU/hr-sqft-°F and a frame Condensation Resistance Factor (CRF) range from 67 to 78. The aluminum frames contain recycled content averaging 70% or greater. Linetec painted the aluminum in a three-coat, custom Champagne Bronze Sunstorm 70% PVDF finish and a two-coat Sandstone 70% PVDF finish. Viracon fabricated the glass. Coupled with the recognized benefits of daylight and outside views, these were just a few of the components that helped the building achieve certification.

MSC’s other energy-efficient features include:
* More than 60,000 square feet of green roofs that cover six separate areas
* A drainage system that collects water and helps reduce stormwater runoff
* Heat recovery wheels that recycle air and absorb energy
* Deep set windows with energy-efficient glass and fitted louvers

“Millennium Science Complex serves as an outstanding example of how collaborative, upfront involvement between the design, contractor and manufacturing team members can deliver the desired performance and beauty, creating a stunning campus icon,” concludes Gille.

Millennium Science Complex, Pennsylvania State University, 201 Old Main, University Park, Pa. 16802; http://www.psu.edu
* Architect: Rafael Viñoly Architect; N.Y.; http://www.rvapc.com/
* General contractor: Whiting Turner Contracting Company; Allentown, Pa.; http://www.whiting-turner.com/
* Glazing contractor: D-M Products, Inc., Bethel Park, Pa.; http://www.dmproductsinc.com
* Glazing systems – manufacturer: Wausau Window and Wall Systems, SuperWall curtainwall and ClearStory sun shades; Wausau, Wis.; http://www.wausauwindow.com
* Glazing systems – glass: Viracon; Owatonna, Minn.; http://www.viracon.com
* Glazing systems – finisher: Linetec, Wausau, Wis.; http://www.linetec.com/
* Photographer: Jeremy Bittermann; Portland, Ore.; http://www.bittermannphotography.com/

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Robert Tucker, author of Innovation is Everybody’s Business, highlighted important tools and strategies to help attendees foster innovation at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA) 76th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz. Following his keynote presentation, Tucker moderated a discussion panel with AAMA leaders, including Rod Hershberger, CEO and president of PGT Industries; Georges Thiret, consultant to Graham Architectural Products; and Ray Garries, corporate manager of codes and regulatory affairs for JELD-WEN.

“Innovation is especially important in our industry, as fenestration companies need to seek out new ways to separate themselves from the competition in today’s economic climate,” says Rich Walker, AAMA’s president and CEO. “The panel discussion proved to be a great opportunity for conference attendees to hear from a few of AAMA’s own thought leaders about how they use innovation to advance the fenestration industry.”

During his presentation, Tucker emphasized that innovation is not just new technology and products but “the act of creating new, unique or exceptional value for your customers and your company.” In regard to the window and door market, Tucker noted that “innovation is only limited by our imagination” and that it could take between 80-100 ideas to reach one that works.

Garries also spoke of generating ideas during the AAMA member discussion panel. “It takes a lot of ideas to garner innovative concepts,” he said.

Additionally, both Hershberger and Thiret discussed how they’ve fostered innovation at their respective companies. Hershberger noted that PGT has an “open-door policy” with their employees, where they are free to develop their “own unique ideas.” However, Thiret noted that innovation can come from the need for your company to survive. Thiret went onto describe the growth of Graham from 40 employees to 400 in just five years.

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About the Speaker

Robert Tucker is president and founder of The Innovation Resource. Formerly an adjunct professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, Tucker has been a consultant and keynote speaker for 25 years. In his book, Innovation Is Everybody’s Business, Tucker interviewed 43 innovation-adept individuals from multiple industries and all levels of organizations, and teaches the personal skills necessary to become an innovator.

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During the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA) 76th Annual Conference, economist Dr. Esmael Adibi discussed the continued growth of the U.S. housing market, namely the expected 3.5 percent increase of home prices in 2013. However, he notes overall economic growth will remain weak.

“Our model points to a continuation of the recovery for a fourth straight year in 2013,” Adibi said. “Overall growth will remain weak, however, with real Gross Domestic Product forecasted to increase at a relatively slow rate of 2.1 percent.”

According to Adibi, the following factors affecting home prices are favorable for a market recovery: increase in jobs/decrease in unemployment, housing affordability, unsold inventory and consumer expectations. Adibi’s forecast for the housing market is in line with the National Association of Homebuilders’ (NAHB) recent reports of a surge in the demand of new-home sales. NAHB reported a nearly 16 percent increase in new-home sales for January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 437,000 units.

Additionally, Adibi is forecasting a significant increase in housing starts. “We are now calling for housing starts to increase from 765,000 units in 2012 to 968,000 units in 2013, an increase of 13.4 percent.”

Adibi also predicts strong growth in nonresidential investment. “Our forecast calls for real nonresidential investment growth of 8 percent in 2013, which represents an additional $120 billion in spending,” he said. “The capacity utilization rate is nearing 80 percent, indicating that manufacturers need additional plants and equipment.”

Despite the positive indicators for housing recovery, economic challenges from 2011, namely the European debt crisis, unrest in the Middle East/oil prices and the U.S. deficit, are impacting GPD growth. However, Adibi emphasized that the biggest threat to our economy is “governments behaving irresponsibly and not allowing private investors to do what they need to do.” Because of recent economic uncertainty, such as the fiscal cliff and impending sequester, private investors are less likely to spend money on projects that could potentially stimulate the economy and housing market.

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About the Speaker

Dr. Esmael Adibi is the director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research and Anderson Chair of Economic Analysis. Adibi’s research interests center on analyzing key economic indicators for the U.S. and California economies.

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At AAMA’s 76th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz,, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announced the intent to update an interim procedural guide that will provide a documented, optional process to extend current, unexpired AAMA product certification to any edition of AAMA/WDMA(/CSA) 101/I.S.2(/A440), North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) for a period of two years for products that have had no changes. The procedural guide, AAMA 106-13, Interim Procedural Guide for Extension of NAFS Certification is anticipated for release prior to the AAMA Summer Conference in June.

“Over the past 10 years, testing and certification requirements have increased; we are now testing more combinations of windows, and there are more special conditions to meet ratings for hurricane zones and local building codes,” says Mike DeSoto (MI Windows and Doors), co-chair of AAMA’s Certification Extension Review Task Group. “Allowing a streamlined method of extending certification on products that have not changed since the last test provides manufacturers with much needed relief. The engineering resources we [manufacturers] are saving by reducing the frequency of renewal testing can be focused on research and development, certifying new products and introducing product enhancements.”

AAMA Celebrates 50 Years of Gold Label Certification

Also during the Annual Conference, current licensees of AAMA’s Gold Label Certification were recognized. AAMA’s Certification Labeling Program began in 1963, when AAMA was the Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association.

“While the program has stood the test of time, we are still making improvements thanks to our many active members, and we are excited about the anticipated certification extension revision of the AAMA product certification program,” says Rich Rinka, AAMA’s certification manager. “The AAMA Certification Program would not be possible without our licensees, component suppliers and accredited laboratories.”

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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated award winners at the 76th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held in Tucson, Ariz. Award presenters noted the importance of these member contributions as they serve to further the industry as a whole.

Biennial Chairman’s Award — Pella Corporation

Pella Corporation of Pella, Iowa, was presented the Biennial Chairman’s Award by Steve Fronek (Apogee Enterprises/Wausau Window and Wall Systems), chair of AAMA’s board of directors.

Every two years, the Chairman’s Award is presented by the outgoing Chairman of AAMA’s Board of Directors to a single member company in appreciation of its outstanding commitment and dedicated support of the industry.

Pella offers a full range of wood, fiberglass and vinyl residential and commercial products for new construction, remodeling and replacement projects, which are manufactured at 12 plants located throughout the U.S.

Although Pella became an AAMA member in 2008, Fronek noted the company has been a “key factor in AAMA’s contributions,” and has had a “major impact on the green building movement” for the industry at large.

Specifically, Joe Hayden, senior project engineer; Kathy Krafka Harkema, corporate public relations manager; and Larry Ehlinger, senior director, engineer and quality, were recognized.

Outstanding Member Award — Rod Hershberger (PGT Industries)

Rod Hershberger, CEO and president of PGT Industries of North Venice, Fla., was named Outstanding Member, as presented by the previous year’s award winner, Gantt Miller (Winco Manufacturing Co.).

The Outstanding Member Award is given to an individual who has distinguished themselves in their work and dedication to the advancement of AAMA and the industry as a whole.

Hershberger currently serves on eight councils and 12 committees and task groups and has been active in AAMA the last 21 years. He is the former chair of AAMA’s board of directors (2009-2011) and still currently serves on the board.

In presenting the award, Miller noted that Hershberger’s career “covers just about every aspect of manufacturing windows and doors, including engineering, marketing, sales, manufacturing, transportation, logistics and customer service.”

As the co-founder of PGT Industries, Hershberger has served the company since its founding in 1980. Appointed in 2005 as CEO, Hershberger led the company’s IPO in 2006.

Architectural Products Group Distinguished Service Award — Scott Condreay (Sapa Extrusions)

The Distinguished Service Award for the Architectural Products Group was presented to Scott Condreay, senior manufacturing engineer for Sapa Extrusions, Inc. of Moon Township, Pa., by Steve Fronek (Apogee Enterprises/Wausau Window and Wall Systems), president of the Architectural Products Group.

This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Architectural Products Group.

Fronek noted that although Condreay has only been with AAMA for nine years, Condreay has made “an indelible mark on the fortunes of our association [AAMA] and our industry.”

Condreay is currently involved in 34 councils, committees and task groups, including the Fiberglass Material Council as well as five product councils. Additionally, Condreay serves on six AAMA Board committees, which include the Code Action Committee, Finance Committee, Membership Committee, Regulatory Affairs Committee and Sites and Program Committee.

In addition to his contributions through AAMA’s committees and task groups, Condreay has helped AAMA in other ways. This year, Sapa Extrusions, with the help of Condreay, sponsored 100 World Vision SchoolTools backpacks, as well as 50 backpacks at the 75th Annual Conference last year in Naples, Fla.

Condreay has more than 30 years of experience in the fenestration industry with eight at Sapa Extrusions.

Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award — José Colón (Architectural Testing, Inc.)

The Distinguished Service Award for the Residential Products Group was presented to José Colón, director of regional operations for Architectural Testing, Inc. of York, Pa., by Rod Hershberger (PGT Industries), president of the Residential Products Group.

This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Residential Products Group.

Colón is currently active in 20 councils, committees and task groups, and during 13-year involvement in AAMA, his focus has been on creating and updating codes and standards that affect fenestration testing, blast mitigation, impact resistance and field testing. Colón also serves as a subject matter for AAMA’s FenestrationMasters® Program.

Hershberger noted that Colón began his career at Hurricane Test Laboratory (now known as Architectural Testing) as a test engineer and “has been deeply involved in product testing for 17 years.” Some of Colón’s responsibilities include creating test plans, managing field testing, product testing, quality control, lab accreditation and test and media demonstrations.

Marketing Distinguished Service Award — Tracy Rogers (Quanex Building Products)

The Marketing Distinguished Service Award was presented to Tracy Rogers, director of industry relations for Quanex Building Products of Kent, Wash., by Brent Slaton (Keymark Corporation), recipient of last year’s award.

This award is presented to acknowledge a single individual who has exhibited leadership and outstanding service in marketing activities for the association.

Slaton said the following about Rogers’ work with the association: “[Rogers] has truly been an avid and valuable supporter of the activities behind AAMA’s marketing efforts. For example, he has been one of the most active members of AAMA’s Marketing Steering Committee as the representative of the Glass Material Council.”

Most recently, Rogers has taken on the task of chairing AAMA’s Green and Sustainability Task Group, where his peers say he “has done an outstanding job of making sure all voices are heard.”

Additionally, Rogers has served on the following groups, focusing on marketing initiatives in 2012: Architectural Product Group’s Energy Course Task Group, AAMA/IGMA Understanding Glass Standards White Paper Task Group and AAMA’s Vinyl Material Council’s Marketing Committee.

Additional Recognition

Also during the Awards Banquet, previous years’ Outstanding Members who were in attendance were recognized for their prominent contributions to AAMA’s progress.

Additionally, chairs of AAMA’s committees and task groups and other leaders also were recognized at the banquet. Walker commented that “it is essential to recognize the AAMA members who faithfully share their time, experience and knowledge to further the goals and initiatives at the task group and committee levels. The membership’s contribution of time and effort plays an integral part in the continued success of the association.”

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