We have introduced you to several new associates over the last few weeks, so it’s time we just let them introduce themself! So here’s what our new General Manager of Operational Excellence, Chad W, had to say!

I have been married for ten years and have two boys and a girl, ages 14, 10 and 8. I was born and raised in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. I started my career in sales while at IU at an auto dealership and then started as a mortgage broker in 2003. The next year, I took a chance on a job offer, found a roommate, and moved to Chicago where I became the Vice President of Sales at that mortgage company. I was later asked to move to Tampa, Florida to open and grow a branch for the company. In 2012, I was recruited into the logistics industry where my experience in the mortgage industry paid off and it didn’t take me long to see success. I have been in the industry ever since.

I grew up on a 200 acre farm until I was twelve years old. I am the oldest of seven. I was an athlete my entire life, but started coaching my youngest siblings at an early age. I really enjoyed coaching and helping younger kids learn and appreciate all sports because you can help them set a good foundation. I’m a huge combat sports fan and I’ve also trained in several different forms of mixed martial arts!

 I pride myself in my ability to adapt and communicate with others. I always strive to find the best in every situation and appreciate the simple things. My family is my motivation. They push me to want to be a better person and are a constant force encouraging me not to settle for average and to use my God given abilities.

While my tenure here at PGT has just begun, I am highly confident I’m going to enjoy the team atmosphere! It is clear that everyone has the opportunity to make a great living for themselves, so I look forward to getting to know everyone at a deeper level to be able to push them to achieve their goals together! The mixture of opportunity and pay structure that PGT offers is hands down the best I’ve seen!

Welcome to the team, Chad!