AAMA Ratifies 2012 Board and fills affiliated association seat.
Press Release Summary:
At AAMA 75th Annual Conference, AAMA membership ratified 2012 Board of Directors slate. Jerry Heppes will fill affiliated association seat formerly held by Phil James of National Glass Association. Additionally, officers of AAMA 2012 Board of Directors will include Steve Fronek as Chair, Rod Hershberger as Vice Chair, and Gary Pember as Treasurer. Architectural, Residential, and Supplier Representatives were also named, along with Ex-Officio Members and Affiliated Association Representative.
Original Press Release:
AAMA Ratifies 2012 Board; Appoints Heppes as Affiliated Association Officer
Schaumburg, Ill. -- At the American Architectural Manufacturing Association (AAMA) 75th Annual Conference in Naples, Fla., the AAMA membership ratified the 2012 Board of Directors slate, which included Jerry Heppes to fill the affiliated association seat formerly held by Phil James of the National Glass Association.
Heppes is the CEO of the Door and Hardware Institute, a consultant to the Door Security and Safety Foundation and serves on a number of boards and councils, including the Door Safety Council and the Small Business Legislative Council. He has also been a featured speaker at industry conventions, regional conferences and chapter meetings.
"We are excited to have Jerry Heppes on the Board," says Rich Walker, AAMA President and CEO. "With more than 20 years of experience, he brings to this role excellent association contacts and an extensive knowledge of the openings industry. At this juncture, it is important to extend our sincere appreciation to Phil James who provided valued input on association benchmarks and firsthand insight into activities such as lobbying and online education."
Throughout his career, Heppes has taught subjects like strategic planning, marketing, management, codes and trends. He began providing his industry perspectives within the AAMA Board at its annual strategic planning meeting February 1.
"The AAMA membership ratification of the Board of Directors slate at the conference was an endorsement of the Board leadership and their dedication to AAMA," Walker says.
Members of AAMA's 2012 Board of Directors include:
Officers
Architectural Representatives
Residential Representatives
Supplier Representatives
Ex-Officio Members
Affiliated Association Representative
More information about AAMA and its activities can be found via the AAMA Media Relations page or on the AAMA website, www.aamanet.org.
AAMA is the source of performance standards, product certification, and educational programs for the fenestration industry.sm
