Top Performers Honored at YKK AP America’s Annual Meeting
AUSTELL, Ga. (May 15, 2014) – YKK AP America recognized its top performers from 2013 during its annual meeting on May 6th at the Evergreen Resort in Stone Mountain, Ga. Honorees included branch manager Kim Law, who received the coveted Branch of the Year Award; sales representative Anthony Intintoli, who was awarded the President’s Award; and retiring Cincinnati and Chicago branch manager Phil Blizzard, who was honored for his 18 years of service with the Journey of Excellence Award.
The Branch of the Year Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements in sales and profitability, is one of the top honors given each year. Law, who manages the Greensboro, N.C., team, accepted the award on behalf of the branch.
“The key to YKK AP’s success is investing in regional branches, like Greensboro, which support our unique local markets,” said Oliver Stepe, senior vice president, YKK AP America. Intintoli, the sales representative for the New York metropolitan territory received the highly competitive President’s Award for outstanding sales achievement. The company also honored long-time employee Blizzard with the Journey of Excellence Award for his 18 years of service to YKK AP. Blizzard, who is retiring this summer, will be remembered for his leadership and achievements to the company. “Anthony and Phil both have a strong passion and relentless pursuit for success,” said Stepe. “Phil will leave a lasting legacy on our company, as well as the industry we serve. His continuous journey for success will be used as a platform for company growth for years to come.”
For more information about YKK AP or to learn about career opportunities, please visit www.ykkap.imre.com.
About YKK AP America
YKK AP America Inc. manufactures entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, window walls, sunshades, windows and sliding doors for office buildings, residential high-rises, schools, stadiums, shopping centers and institutional structures. All building products are manufactured in Dublin, Ga. in ISO 14001 certified facilities that operate in a sustainable manner by reducing pollution and waste. The company is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for Exceptional Leadership in Industrial Energy Efficiency. YKK AP America is based in Austell, Ga. and is a subsidiary of YKK Corporation of America, whose parent company is global manufacturer YKK Corporation of Japan. For more information, visit www.ykkap.imre.com and follow YKK AP on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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