Education, empowerment, and elevation. Our Leading Ladies platform was initiated to help women rise into and within leadership roles at PGT Innovations. Together we work to shape a company culture that fosters continuous skill building, encouragement, and promotion to help our members reach their goals — and the highest levels of the organization.
Leading Ladies offers mentorship and meaningful experiences to team members in every area of our company. We believe that each one of us has the power to meet our potential and lead PGT Innovations successfully into the future.
"Our goal was to find a way to connect with and mentor ladies, to help them talk through their career goals and help them find the right direction to pursue. Leading Ladies does just that by providing women in our organization the opportunity to network with other women; to be mentored and coached by other women; to grow in their careers; and to be introduced to new career paths."
The Leading Ladies Board is comprised of our top female leaders representing a cross section of the business divisions and serves to oversee the budget, nominations, and activities sponsored by Leading Ladies.
The Leading Ladies Committee are Leading Ladies who volunteer their time and are responsible for the activities throughout the year focused on education, empowerment, and elevation.
Part of our collective vision for Leading Ladies is to extend our reach beyond PGT Innovations’ walls, including non-profit organizations that share in our mission, such as Girls Inc., which aims to increase opportunities for all girls.
Leading Ladies is also a member of Women in Manufacturing, a national and global trade association dedicated to supporting women in the manufacturing industry. This membership provides great resources to help us grow and develop.
Professional Development
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Encouragement & Support
Leading Ladies nominations are called for and considered annually. To qualify, nominees must be an exempt employee of PGT Innovations (or any of our family of brands) for at least one year and display the following:
Nominations close at the end of Q1 each year. Contact [email protected] for more information.
“Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway.”
- Mary Kay Ash
Vice President of Human Resources, Western Division
How does Leading Ladies support the women of Miter Brands?
Builds relationship and strengthens skills through networking and fellowship across the organization.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
It builds confidence in women in a male dominated industry and brings a new, fresh perspective to how we work.
“You don’t need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you handle your imperfections."
- Ziad K. Abdelnour
VICE PRESIDENT, SALES OPERATIONS
How does Leading Ladies support the women of Miter Brands?
Leading Ladies shows our company’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and it will help us attract and retain top talent who are passionate about making the world a better place. By being willing to help others succeed, we achieve success together. Our Leading Ladies initiative inspires and empowers our women to reach their full potential. Through mentorship programs, professional development opportunities, and employee resource groups, Leading Ladies creates a supportive environment where women can thrive.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
Many industries attract women but struggle to retain them, especially as they climb the ladder. This, in turn, creates a lack of visible role models in our industry. A sense of belonging and feeling heard is crucial for retention. By working together to make Leading Ladies a resounding success, we are setting a new standard for our industry and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.
“Keep showing up”
- Des Linden
Sr. Director, Sales Operations
How does Leading Ladies support the women of Miter Brands?
The Leading Ladies is an incredible network of women who encourage, support, mentor/mentee others to grow both professionally and personally throughout the organization into new leadership or higher level leadership roles. Learning from and leaning on one another to find/have a voice and be heard in any setting, stand up for what you believe in, gain confidence in yourself and the ability to break through times of uncertainly and uncomfortableness and also able to share commonalities in challenges we face as women and women working in the Fenestration industry.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
To bring awareness in attracting top talent or hidden talent due to limited exposure some women may currently have. This gives them the platform and runway to have the opportunity to further their career. Encouraging other women to join male dominated industries throughout the world and make an impact on the organization and themselves; not only for our current workforce but aspire for the younger generations is powerful.
“No matter how educated, talented, rich, or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Integrity is everything.”
- Inky Johnson
Sr. Manager, Sales & Operations Planning Window Solutions
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
The Leading Ladies initiative supports the women of PGTI by fostering an inclusive and empowering environment.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
Groups like Leading Ladies can play a pivotal role in promoting gender diversity, empowering women professionals, and driving positive change within any industry.
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”
- Madeleine Albright
Master Scheduler | Anlin Windows & Doors
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
Leading Ladies of PGTI supports other women by empowering them with various resources and opportunities to continue in learning and developing our self-worth and passion to be able to give back to others. Cultivating a supportive environment giving us the power and knowledge to know there is no limit to what we can accomplish in both our professional life and who we are outside of work.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
Groups such as Leading Ladies can provide women who are struggling to find their voice, a platform to lean on other women, to find their inner strength and confidence to be more, do more. To learn we as women, have a spot in male dominated workspaces and to not let anyone burn out our light.
"Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
Senior HR Business Partner | Anlin Windows & Doors
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
Leading Ladies of PGTi promotes women from all backgrounds to come together, encourage and develop each other and be the best they can be. And if you add the support of our male leaders it continues to motivate us; we know we can accomplish anything together.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
In a male dominant industry, it is a true inspiration to see what other women have done and continue to do.
"If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.”
Controller | NewSouth Windows
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
It creates an environment for not only women supporting women but for the company to support all women at PGTI. The initiatives align with our company values and the Leading Ladies group goes out into the community to support the women of our communities.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
It can inspire others in the industry to have similar group to support the women in their organizations. It shows that investing in our future with groups like Leading Ladies that we are supporting our employees and putting our employees first.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
- Mary Oliver
Digital Learning Specialist | PGT Innovations
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
Leading Ladies provides a community of supportive peers that cheer one another on to greatness, both professionally and personally. Through various opportunities, we connect, learn and inspire each other and those around us.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
It gives strength, confidence and encouragement to others in male-dominated spaces, without sacrificing femininity or individuality. It gives employers a way to develop future female leaders from within.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.”
- Vivian Greene
Quality Systems Engineer 2 | PGT Innovations
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
I believe the Leading Ladies initiative supports the women of PGTI by showing them that women in manufacturing are valued team members based on their merits.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
The diverse group of Leading Ladies across PGTI can show all ladies in the industry they can have the career they desire while providing them with the tools to create a path for achieving their own goals, both personally and professionally.
“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles”
- Audrey Hepburn
Vice President of Human Resources, Southeast Division
How does Leading Ladies support the women of Miter Brands?
The Leading Ladies initiative provides a platform for women to support and empower each other on our own personal journey’s because behind every great woman are great women.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
Women are making a significant impact in manufacturing today by championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, driving innovation, and setting the standard for work-life balance. Groups like Leading Ladies provides that collaboration and support for women to keep pushing forward.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
- Wayne Gretzky
Vice President, Human Resources
How does Leading Ladies support the women of Miter Brands?
Leading Ladies is a place where others understand that sometimes being a female leader in a male dominated industry can be tough. It’s safe place to connect, challenge and support one another to learn and grow, and to provide a path for future leaders.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
We have an opportunity to partner with our customers and suppliers, and in our local communities, doing our part to inspire, educate and engage women in our industry. Our future relies on building pipelines of talented individuals who will be excited to join us.
“The world needs strong women. Women who will lift and build others, who will love and be loved, women who live bravely, both tender and fierce, women of indomitable will.”
- Amy Tenney
Founder of Leading Ladies
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
Women who will lift and build others, who will love and be loved, women who live bravely, both tender and fierce, women of indomitable will.
What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
Promote and inspire more women leaders in our industry and beyond.
"Passion, determination, and kindness are important leadership qualities. You need them all to focus on the bigger picture and connect with others in a meaningful way."
Senior Director of Marketing, Southeast Division
How does Leading Ladies support the women of PGTI?
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What can groups like Leading Ladies do for the industry?
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Why should someone join Leading Ladies?
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