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Howard Hiebert ,V.P. of Operations
Howard started his career in the Commercial Glass industry in 1987. He spent his first 2 years in the business performing duties such as preparation and fabrication both in-house and in the field, as well as installation and follow-up service work. In late 1989 he transitioned into the Residential Window industry and gained insight and experience in the aspects of manufacturing, distribution, installation and servicing of aluminum windows. His experience spanned tract homes to custom homes and also included light commercial window applications.
In 1991, Howard played a large role in the setup and management of a start-up operation which entailed distribution, installation and servicing of windows in the Residential Window market. In 1994 Howard accepted the position of Production Manager for a major window company, heading up their light manufacturing effort. Very quickly, Howard was promoted to Plant Manager, overseeing all functions related to manufacturing.
In October of 2000, Paramount Windows was born and Howard was brought on board to develop company operations. Since his arrival at Paramount, he has aided in the set up of full manufacturing operations to include automation as well as assisting in the expansion into new segments of the business that include tract, custom homes, high-end Luxury homes, light commercial applications and a Dealer Network.
Gary De Quintal , Director of Major Accounts /Contract Manager
Beginning his career in the window industry in 1984, Gary started on the accounting side of the business and has developed his knowledge and experience across several facets of the industry over the last 25 plus years. As a part of his growth and in an effort to learn all the aspects of the window and door manufacturing business; he has gained experience in production, onsite installation and service as well as customer service and accounting.
Gary also developed a working knowledge of light commercial aluminum and glass storefront installation, costing and estimating. With the knowledge and understanding of plant and field operations combined with his other experiences, Gary’s career quickly evolved into management.
Over the years he has been active in several aspects of managing window and door manufacturing; including product costing, major account billing and credit, controller functions, production, field operations and customer service. Gary’s knowledge and experience of numerous segments of the window and door industry make him an exceptional asset to Paramount Windows.
Ray Pelland, Director of Plant Services
Ray has participated in nearly every aspect of the window and home building industries. Beginning his career in the window business in 1980, he started out as a production worker, performing aluminum fabrication and assembly. Ray soon worked his way up to management, overseeing the manufacturing of aluminum windows for both multifamily and single family residential units. In 1991, his job brought him to Texas to assist in the set-up of a new plant. He was responsible for plant layout as well as all phases of production and shipping of the product and the training of all personnel.
In 1993, Ray shifted gears in an effort to gain more knowledge of the housing industry. He worked as a Line Manager which included many areas of responsibility, including siding, roofing and interior trim as well as the installation of carpeting, appliances, etc. His duties also included final electrical testing as well as water and structural testing and various other aspects of home inspection.
Ray found his way back to the window industry in 1999 and has been at it ever since. He has held the positions of Distribution Manager, Plant Manager and is presently the Director of Plant Services at Paramount.
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