Meet Jacob

The Outdoorsy Guy

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it twice…and maybe three or four times at that! We are on a roll hiring exceptional people! (Not to toot our own horn or anything!) Add Jacob to that mix of great additions to our team!

Jacob is a Kentucky native. He is from Lexington but currently lives in Northern Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky and is a die-hard Wildcat fan. 

He joined our team with about a year of experience in the industry, but a year is all he’s needed to pick up on all the ins and outs of logistics. He has a background in freight brokering and coordinating various aspects of logistics. Jacob is one of our newest logistics coordinators!

Even in a short time, Jacob has proven to be an asset to our team. He takes great pride in his determined work ethic, professional communication, attention to detail, interpersonal relationship building, and being a life-long learner. 

“Working at PGT is enjoyable because of the opportunity to solve problems as a close-knit team and to help others,” Jacob shared. “It is a fast-paced working environment where others are going to support you and help you become better!”

In his free time, Jacob loves being outdoors doing almost anything- running, hiking, climbing, you name it- and cooking! 

Fun Facts: Jacob has completed three half marathons, a triathlon, hiked the Swiss Alps, and has visited 13 National Parks and counting! (We weren’t kidding with the title of this blog!)

We are thrilled to have Jacob on our team and look forward to his ongoing contributions!

Meet Alexis

From the West to the Midwest

We weren’t kidding when we said we were hiring all kinds of top notch people! 

Meet Alexis, our newest administrator! She is a jack-of-all-trades kind of girl and has been a great asset to the company since she started earlier this year!

Alexis is from the central coast of California, but recently moved to Cincinnati to be closer to her family. She went to Fresno State where she earned a degree in Marketing. She loves being here because she gets to see her two little nephews much more frequently! In her free time, Alexis enjoys hiking, kayaking, and exploring the cities nearby.

She hasn’t been with us too long, but she shared that really enjoys the fun, team-oriented environment. “I am looking forward to my journey here at PGT,” Alexis shared.

Fun fact: Alexis is the youngest of five kids!

It didn’t take long for her to become a valuable asset to PGT and we are very excited to see what her future here entails! Welcome to the team, Alexis!

Meet Lucio

Back to Logistics

Growth is our primary goal at PGT and the fastest way to achieving that is by hiring good people! We have done a lot of that in recent weeks!

Our most recent Account Manager is Lucio! He is from Beattyville, Kentucky but currently resides in the Lexington area. He as a beautiful wife and a four month old daughter. He got into logistics during the peak of the pandemic in 2020 and loved every minute of it.

When it is all said and done, Lucio’s motivation is his family. “I want to provide for them and push myself so we can live our best life,” he explained.

In his time at PGT, Lucio has enjoyed the atmosphere the most. “I also really appreciate that I am given all the tools I need to get back into the swing of things as quickly and efficiently as possible, he shared.

Fun Fact: Lucio is half Filipino and was born in the hills of Kentucky. Laughing, he stated, “it’s a really weird blend of cultures!”

We are happy to have Lucio on our team and look forward to his long, successful career at PGT!

Meet Chris

Proud Marine

Our team continues to grow because of the success of those already here! Chris is one of the newest members of our team. He joined PGT as a Logistics Coordinator and has definitely hit the ground running at full speed!

Chris grew up in Wilmington, Ohio and graduated from Wilmington High School. He went on to join the Marine Corps after graduating where he dedicated 12 years of honorable service while stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Quantico, VA, and Camp Pendleton, California. Chris was deployed multiple times and had one combat deployment to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). 

During that time, Chris married his wife Marissa. They have been happily married for 13 years. They have two daughters and a son together: Adalynn, Temperance, & Mathias. Fun fact: all three kids were born in different states (Virginia, California & Ohio)! He has been in the logistics industry for over 15 years in a variety of roles and positions.

The Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage, & Commitment are the core values that Chris hangs his hat on to this day. He is a firm believer of “family over everything” because they are his motivation to be the best he can be. Ultimately, he wants to be a good role model for his kids to emulate. 

In his time at PGT, Chris has been as successful as anyone. He shared that he really enjoys “the team atmosphere and collaboration amongst everyone.” He likes being part of a smaller, growing company. 

Welcome to the team, Chris! We can’t wait to see how far you can go!