FGIA Names Three New Honorary Members

Jeff Haberer (Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions), Steve Harp (Associated Materials) and Mark Mikkelson (Andersen Corporation) now join the legacy of becoming Honorary Members of FGIA.

Honorary FGIA members are those who are retired from the industry and have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contributions to the Association, have held multiple leadership positions, and/or have had continuous participation in the Association for 20 years or more. Nominations are required from at least three FGIA members, positioning this honor as a peer recognition.

“Congratulations to Jeff, Steve and Mark on this well-deserved honor,” said Janice Yglesias, FGIA Executive Director. “Collectively, they have been involved with FGIA and its activities for decades, making their mark on the industry in ways large and small. Thank you all for your years of dedication and service to FGIA and the industry.”

Jeff Haberer, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions

Haberer’s contributions to IGMA, FGIA and the industry have demonstrated admirable leadership and perseverance. Through his many years of participation on dozens of committees and task groups, his leadership of technical and research initiatives, and countless hours invested in technical document development, he has significantly impacted FGIA’s achievements and has been an exceptional example for other members. Haberer was also instrumental in guiding a successful Glass Products Council (GPC) direction within the unified organization.

“In his role with FGIA's GPC, Jeff has been indispensable in setting the mission and guiding the council's activities. His vision and leadership have helped align the council’s efforts with the broader goals of FGIA, ensuring that research, standards development, certification and education efforts are cohesive and strategically focused,” wrote the nominating members.

Steve Harp, Associated Materials

Harp’s contributions to FGIA include over 20 years of continual participation and 45 years in the industry. He’s held multiple leadership positions and has supported technical document development efforts on over 100 committees and task groups. . Harp has also been thoughtful in succession planning for his organization’s continued involvement in FGIA, setting an exceptional example for other members.

“Steve has spent countless hours reviewing association documents, drafting language and actively participating in meetings since 2002,” wrote the nominating members. “And in what is certainly one of the strongest signs of dedication to the organization, he has set up his company with a successor at FGIA.”

Mark Mikkelson, Andersen Corporation

Mikkelson’s contributions to FGIA over the last 10 years and to the industry for decades have been numerous and noteworthy. Through his participation on dozens of committees and task groups, his leadership of many critical steering committees and initiatives, and hours invested in supporting technical document development efforts, he has had a significant impact on FGIA’s achievements.

“Mark has been a regular attendee and active participant to FGIA conferences, meetings and conference calls during Andersen’s membership tenure. He has served on the Board of Directors, as president of the Western Region, on the Southeast Region Technical Committee and has been active in numerous committees and task groups. Mark has also been instrumental in determining FGIA’s positions related to the California Energy Code and Wildland Urban Interface code as well as with the Florida Building Codes and related activities,” wrote the nominating members.

All three inductees will be recognized for this distinction during the 2024 FGIA Fall Conference (September 16-19).

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