About the cover Artist - A Family Tree of History
Dolores Joyce has stained glass art in her blood and
her experience in the industry reads like a family tree. Dolores’ father, Charlie
Dlubak, founded Dlubak Stained Glass Studio in 1940 when Dolores was a child. His success
in creating original art design and custom stained glass windows for churches was carried
on by Dolores’ mother, Helen, after Charlie’s early death. The company later
grew under the leadership of Dolores’ brother, Frank Dlubak, and Dolores’
husband, Dick Joyce, who began to explore the architectural and high-tech arena.
As Dlubak Corporation continued to evolve and move into the twenty-first century, Dolores
felt compelled to carry on the family legend. Unsure at one point as to whether she should
sacrifice fingernails and her long hours to the craft, Dolores says her father twice
appeared in her dreams reaffirming her intention.
Now after more than 15 years and countless works sold throughout the country, Dolores is
coming into her own creating beautiful stained glass works using a European art form
Americans have grown to love.
Dolores lives in Natrona Heights, PA, with her husband. They have five children, seven
grandchildren and the couple continues to enjoy their relationship with Dolores’
mother, Helen.
Fuldner Retires
Terry Fuldner, co-founder and chairman of Monett,
MO-based EFCO Corporation, announced his retirement as of September 30. He began his long
career in the glass industry selling steel windows in 1949. Three years later, EFCO was
created to supply screens for aluminum windows.
Fuldner received the national Small-Business Person of the Year award in 1984. He was also
inducted into the USGlass Glass and Metal Hall of Fame™ in 1997.
Fuldner leaves EFCO in the hands of his son, Chris Fuldner, the company’s president.
Benney Joins NFRC
James Benney has joined the National Fenestration
Rating Council (NFRC) as director of education. Benney formerly served as director of the
Primary Glass Manufacturers Council.
In his new role, Benney will oversee the implementation and promotion of NFRC’s new
rating procedure for site-built products. This will include serving as liaison to
suppliers of site-built products; assisting in the adoption of the site-built procedure by
code bodies; and implementing an American Institute of Architects continuing education
program focusing on site-built products.
Benney will be based in the NFRC’s Topeka, KS, office.
Safelite® AutoGlass Appoints Wilson Senior VP
Safelite Glass Corporation of Columbus, OH, has appointed Dan
Wilson to the position of senior vice president of operational excellence and
business development. Wilson, who will serve on the company’s operating committee and
have responsibility for the call center and the network, has experience in distribution
center operations, merchandising and sales and marketing. He worked at Wal-Mart during its
early growth period and ran the Western Auto wholesale and retail operations.
“Dan is a valuable addition to our team,” said Safelite chief executive officer
John Barlow. “Our customers want better service, while our industry faces strong
price pressure due to increased competition—so we need to do business smarter.
Dan’s experience with other companies who have faced the same pressures will be
invaluable to us in this effort.”
Wausau Names French Architectural Rep
Wausau Window & Wall Systems of Wausau, WI, has named Charles
French as an architectural sales representative for California and Nevada. French
has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. For the past six years,
French worked in the Los Angeles office for Curtainwall Design and Consulting Inc.
Cadillac Plastics Names IT Director
Kerry Given is the newest addition to Cadillac Plastics of
Troy, MI. Given has been promoted to director of information technology; he previously
worked in this position for Amoco Chemical Intermediates Business Unit. His
responsibilities will include managing the CPG/Perot System relationship and developing IT
strategy for the company.
“I believe the internet/intranet will be a primary focus area as we go forward,”
said Given. “My expectation is to develop a web-centric strategy because it’s
cost-effective, easy to use and a one-stop source for information.”
Minick Passes Away
Tom Minick, former manager of ARG technical services
for PPG Industries, passed away October 29 at the age of 66. He retired from in 1996 after
42 years with PPG. Minick received the Glass Professional of the Year award in 1996 for
his contributions to the glass industry. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna
DeLuca Minick, and his six children.
Stolk Passes Away
Len Stolk, a Canadian technical services team member
for Carlite of Dearborn, MI, recently passed away on October 4, after a long battle with
illness. Stolk guided the Carlite Auto Glass Technicians School for many years and was
well-known for his commitment to safe installation procedures, according to Carlite.
Joy Lawson of Old Dominion Glass Passes Away at 46
Joy Lawson, vice president and general manager of
Old Dominion Glass in Norfolk, VA, died suddenly during an operation on November 19, 1999.
Lawson, who rose through the ranks at Old Dominion Glass, was respected and admired
throughout the glass industry. She is survived by her parents, Bill and Gilda Robertson;
and son, Steven. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the memorial fund at
Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2333 Hilliard Rd., Richmond, VA 23228.
Wausau Promotes Gille
Wausau Window and Wall Systems of Wausau, WI, has promoted Steve
Gille to Advantage program manager. Gille, part of the Wausau family for 17 years,
most recently served as pre-bid engineer for the Eastern Region.
Reynolds Promotes Two Employees
Reynolds Metals Company Architectural Products group of Richmond, VA, has
promoted two of its employees. Paul K. Emert is the new
business unit manager for North American operations. He will be responsible for customer
service and Reynolds Eastman, the Georgia production facility. He will also continue to
oversee sales in North America and Mexico.
Scott D. Bacon has taken on the additional position of sales
manager for North America and Mexico. He will also continue to be the global marketing
manager for architectural products. He joined the company in 1996.
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