Leading Ladies

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Leading PGT Innovations into the future.

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."

Debbie LaPinska, Founder of Leading Ladies

Leading Ladies Board of Directors

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.  

Melissa Miner

Vice President, Development & Team Member Engagement

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Kristy Meadows

Vice President, Sales Operations

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Liz Rodriguez

Sr. Director, Sales Operations

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Leading Ladies Committee

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. 

Amy Costner

Sr. Manager, Sales & Operations Planning | PGT Innovations

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JoAnn Collins

Master Scheduler | Anlin Windows & Doors

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Leonor Lanier

Senior HR Business Partner | Anlin Windows & Doors 

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Michelle Johnson

Controller | NewSouth Windows

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Sherri Connor

Digital Learning Specialist | PGT Innovations

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Toni Allen

Quality Systems Engineer 2 | PGT Innovations

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LEADING LADIES ARE:

"Composed, compassionate and continually growing."
"Willing to take the lead in helping others to grow and succeed in whatever they want to achieve."
"Someone you can trust and genuinely wants to support others in succeeding."
"Committed to providing leadership and support."
"A leader who works contributes ideas to improve our processes."
"Committed to helping the team grow, through mentoring, to become even better versions of themselves."
"Inspiring, uplifting and the best version of themselves."
"Someone who builds up and supports the efforts of others."
"Committed to helping others to achieve their potential."
"A leader who works in creating relationships with team members."
"Compassionate, “softly firm”, driven, and supportive."
"Compassionate but strong-willed."
"Someone we can all look up to while we are reaching our goals."
"A woman who helps empower others and shows generosity with her time and knowledge."
"Leading with passion and integrity."
"Kind, courageous, not afraid to speak her mind, and not afraid to break barriers."
Not defined by the absence of weakness, but rather by the presence of clear strengths.
Supportive, Inspirational, Creative, but most of all Helpful.
Supportive, compassionate, role models.
Not afraid to step out of their comfort zone, are mindful, find opportunities for improvement, and overall have a kind heart.
women who celebrate, assist and empower each other to help achieve personal and professional goals.
fierce women who uplift and inspire through their words and actions.
STRONG!
creating diversity in the workplace which leads to better decision making, improved productivity, and higher morale.
A collective of powerful women who work together as leaders.
supportive of each other & contribute to a more positive and robust workplace environment.
often the first to take on difficult challenges and the last to quit.
determined to make a lasting impact and set an example of what is possible.
fueled by a strong vision and sense of purpose.
creating a culture of inclusion & respect, to show that everyone can make a difference no matter their background or gender.
an example to others of smart, strong, kind, capable women.
Fearless, selfless leaders who make an impact.
confident women who possess a pioneering mindset and lead with integrity.
Proud, Genuine, Transformative, Inspiring
A group of women who support each other and are focused on both career growth and personal growth.
Inspirational female role models who work together to support the community, the business, and each other.
An inspiration.
visionaries creating the framework for future female leaders.
making a difference.
the future.
"Composed, compassionate and continually growing."
"Willing to take the lead in helping others to grow and succeed in whatever they want to achieve."
"Someone you can trust and genuinely wants to support others in succeeding."
"Committed to providing leadership and support."
"A leader who works contributes ideas to improve our processes."
"Committed to helping the team grow, through mentoring, to become even better versions of themselves."
"Inspiring, uplifting and the best version of themselves."
"Someone who builds up and supports the efforts of others."
"Committed to helping others to achieve their potential."
"A leader who works in creating relationships with team members."
"Compassionate, “softly firm”, driven, and supportive."
"Compassionate but strong-willed."
"Someone we can all look up to while we are reaching our goals."
"A woman who helps empower others and shows generosity with her time and knowledge."
"Leading with passion and integrity."
"Kind, courageous, not afraid to speak her mind, and not afraid to break barriers."
Not defined by the absence of weakness, but rather by the presence of clear strengths.
Supportive, Inspirational, Creative, but most of all Helpful.
Supportive, compassionate, role models.
Not afraid to step out of their comfort zone, are mindful, find opportunities for improvement, and overall have a kind heart.
women who celebrate, assist and empower each other to help achieve personal and professional goals.
fierce women who uplift and inspire through their words and actions.
STRONG!
creating diversity in the workplace which leads to better decision making, improved productivity, and higher morale.
A collective of powerful women who work together as leaders.
supportive of each other & contribute to a more positive and robust workplace environment.
often the first to take on difficult challenges and the last to quit.
determined to make a lasting impact and set an example of what is possible.
fueled by a strong vision and sense of purpose.
creating a culture of inclusion & respect, to show that everyone can make a difference no matter their background or gender.
an example to others of smart, strong, kind, capable women.
Fearless, selfless leaders who make an impact.
confident women who possess a pioneering mindset and lead with integrity.
Proud, Genuine, Transformative, Inspiring
A group of women who support each other and are focused on both career growth and personal growth.
Inspirational female role models who work together to support the community, the business, and each other.
An inspiration.
visionaries creating the framework for future female leaders.
making a difference.
the future.
"Composed, compassionate and continually growing."
"Willing to take the lead in helping others to grow and succeed in whatever they want to achieve."
"Someone you can trust and genuinely wants to support others in succeeding."
"Committed to providing leadership and support."
"A leader who works contributes ideas to improve our processes."
"Committed to helping the team grow, through mentoring, to become even better versions of themselves."
"Inspiring, uplifting and the best version of themselves."
"Someone who builds up and supports the efforts of others."
"Committed to helping others to achieve their potential."
"A leader who works in creating relationships with team members."
"Compassionate, “softly firm”, driven, and supportive."
"Compassionate but strong-willed."
"Someone we can all look up to while we are reaching our goals."
"A woman who helps empower others and shows generosity with her time and knowledge."
"Leading with passion and integrity."
"Kind, courageous, not afraid to speak her mind, and not afraid to break barriers."
Not defined by the absence of weakness, but rather by the presence of clear strengths.
Supportive, Inspirational, Creative, but most of all Helpful.
Supportive, compassionate, role models.
Not afraid to step out of their comfort zone, are mindful, find opportunities for improvement, and overall have a kind heart.
women who celebrate, assist and empower each other to help achieve personal and professional goals.
fierce women who uplift and inspire through their words and actions.
STRONG!
creating diversity in the workplace which leads to better decision making, improved productivity, and higher morale.
A collective of powerful women who work together as leaders.
supportive of each other & contribute to a more positive and robust workplace environment.
often the first to take on difficult challenges and the last to quit.
determined to make a lasting impact and set an example of what is possible.
fueled by a strong vision and sense of purpose.
creating a culture of inclusion & respect, to show that everyone can make a difference no matter their background or gender.
an example to others of smart, strong, kind, capable women.
Fearless, selfless leaders who make an impact.
confident women who possess a pioneering mindset and lead with integrity.
Proud, Genuine, Transformative, Inspiring
A group of women who support each other and are focused on both career growth and personal growth.
Inspirational female role models who work together to support the community, the business, and each other.
An inspiration.
visionaries creating the framework for future female leaders.
making a difference.
the future.

Expanding our reach

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

LIVE AND ONLINE LEARNING

Encouragement & Support

Be part of PGT Innovations' Leading Ladies

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:

  • Commitment to servant leadership
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Respect for differences (cultural, professional, etc.)
  • Trust and dependability
  • Passion for continuous development of self and others

Nominations close at the end of Q1 each year. Contact LeadingLadiesCommittee@pgtinnovations.com for more information.

LET’S MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER.

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