Leading Ladies

Leading today. Leading tomorrow.

We set out to create a platform for women at PGT Innovations™ to LEARN, ENCOURAGE, CELEBRATE accomplishments and become ALLIES. Embracing each other through membership and building one another for leadership. We are the Leading Ladies of PGT Innovations.

Creating a culture of gender diversity is a passion here at PGT Innovations and a personal goal of mine. Our combined actions will create a legacy that inspires women to drive to become excellent leaders. I believe that if you have been successful, it is in part because someone helped lead you in the right direction. Now, you in turn will be able to lead others. I could not be more proud of our Leading Ladies.

Jeff Jackson, President & CEO

DEBBIE BONDONZI

Sr. Channel Marketing Manager

LEADING LADIES ARE: EVERYDAY WOMEN JUGGLING FAMILY AND WORK WHILE EMPOWERING OTHER WOMEN TO SUCCEED

I’m passionate about: giving everyday my everything and being a good person.

TONDA BRICKEY

ACCOUNTING BUSINESS ANALYST

LEADING LADIES: THE GLUE THAT HOLD THINGS TOGETHER AT WORK AND HOME

I’m passionate about: numbers, children and animals…and I’m pretty sure I bleed PGT.

LUCIA “LUCY” CASTILLO

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

LEADING LADIES ARE: WONDER WOMEN

I’m passionate about: coaching and mentoring.

STEPHANIE CZ

corporate marketing MANAGER

LEADING LADIES ARE: THOUGHTFUL, SUPPORTIVE, STRONG LEADERS

I’m passionate about: always learning. There is something new to be learned every day. Making a point to expand my knowledge of a topic or experience with a skill helps me grow in my career and in my life.

RACHEL EVANS

senior VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

LEADING LADIES ARE: A GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN LEADING WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND STRONG WORK ETHIC THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

I’m passionate about: Serving others to help them reach their maximum potential.

JENNIFER LABONTE

LEAD EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

LEADING LADIES ARE: PROUD AND FEARLESS

I’m passionate about: learning professionally and personally.

DEBBIE LAPINSKA

CHIEF customer experience OFFICER

LEADING LADIES ARE: THE STRENGTH OF THE ORGANIZATION

I’m passionate about: serving others.

KRISTY MEADOWS

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER CARE

LEADING LADIES ARE: STRONG, BRAVE, AND ROLE MODELS

I’m passionate about: supporting others.

JENNIFER MEYER

DIRECTOR OF HR COMPLIANCE

LEADING LADIES ARE: INSPIRING

I’m passionate about: growing professionally and personally.

MELISSA MINER

VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, WESTERN DIVISION

LEADING LADIES ARE: STRONG, COMPASSIONATE LEADERS

I’m passionate about: family and serving others

AMY RAHN

PRESIDENT OF NEWSOUTH WINDOW SOLUTIONS

LEADING LADIES ARE: BRAVE AND PERSISTANT- MOVING FORWARD DESPITE OBSTACLES, AND STAYING THE COURSE WHEN IT IS DIFFICULT.

I’m passionate about: helping to fight hunger in America, for the children of poor working families and the homeless.

LIZ RODRIGUEZ

DIRECTOR OF SALES, SOUTHEAST DIVISION

LEADING LADIES ARE: STRONG, INDEPENDENT, MASTERS OF MULTI-TASKING AND SEEKING POSITIVITY IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE

I’m passionate about: my children and family, baking, helping others and taking on new challenges!

Mckenna tanski

Media Manager

LEADING LADIES ARE: RESILIENT, PASSIONATE, STRONG, GENUINE, BOLD, EMPOWERING, UPLIFTING, AND ENCOURAGING

I’m passionate about: creating a place of belonging for those around me, moving forward toward my goals, making lasting connections with people, and being a voice for the voiceless.

MELISSA STONE

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR

LEADING LADIES ARE: INSPIRATIONAL, EMPOWERING AND PERSISTENT

I’m passionate about: learning, growing and helping others achieve greatness.

QUOTES FROM THE TEAM

“Be true to yourself.”
“Write stuff down.”
“Don’t give them the answers, be a sounding board.”
“Stay sweet.”
“Be thankful.”
“Listen. Get to know others.”
“Make time to give back.”
“Be giving of your time and yourself.”