Mr. Hershberger, a co-founder of PGT Industries, Inc., has served the Company since its founding in 1980. Appointed in 2005 as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hershberger led the company's IPO in 2006. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer overseeing PGT's Florida and North Carolina operations. Mr. Hershberger has extensive experience leading several key business units, including Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics and Customer Service.
Jeffrey T. Jackson CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jackson, CPA, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, joined PGT in November 2005. Mr. Jackson has over sixteen years in Executive Management roles, including Division Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Corporate Controller, and Senior Vice President of Operations. Mr. Jackson earned a B.B.A. from the University of West Georgia and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Mario Ferrucci III
Vice President and General Counsel
Mr. Ferrucci joined PGT in April 2006. As Vice President, and General Counsel is responsible for PGT's Corporate Governance and Compliance. Previously a member of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, a leading law firm, and Walker Digital, LLC, Mr. Ferrucci graduated magna cum laude from the Widener University School of Law, earning an M.A.A.B.T. from the University of Connecticut and B.A. from Colby College. He is a member of the Delaware Bar Association.
Debbie L. LaPinska
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Ms. LaPinska joined PGT in 1991 and is responsible for Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. She previously held the position of Director, National and International Sales and has over 20 years experience with Customer Relations. Ms. LaPinska earned a B.A. in Business Management from Eckerd College.
David McCutcheon
Vice President, Operations
Mr. McCutcheon joined PGT in 1997. He directs Manufacturing, Facilities Planning, and Maintenance. Mr. McCutcheon has over ten years of management experience in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering. Mr. McCutcheon earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University.
