Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) announced that Dan Stipetich has been appointed director of commercial sales for the United States. Joining Stipetich in new positions at Vitro are Cary Topham, now director of business development, and Glenn Davis, who has an expanded role as vice president of international sales and sales development.
In this new role, Stipetich will lead a team of commercial account managers across the country, serving the commercial construction industry.
“Dan has a strong background in large construction projects and has worked closely with members of the Vitro Certified Network,” says Mark Seeton, vice president, sales, Vitro Architectural Glass. “Dan’s vision, diligence and experience, combined with his knowledge of our customers’ processes and market opportunities, make him an ideal leader for our commercial account managers in the United States. I am confident his deep understanding of customer expectations and needs will serve both our customers and Vitro well.”
Stipetich joined Vitro Glass in 2016 as senior account manager, southeastern region, and in 2019 was named sales director, eastern region. Prior to his time with Vitro Glass, he worked in the flat glass and architectural coatings business with PPG, where he served in a series of customer service, project management and sales roles.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
Topham, formerly a regional sales director at Vitro, will continue to apply his market knowledge, experience and leadership to aid in Vitro’s strategies associated with coater expansion and commercial window projects.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been with Vitro since 2016, when the company acquired PPG Glass. In his expanded role as vice president of international sales and sales development, Davis will continue to lead Vitro’s international sales business and will now lead the company’s sales leadership and development efforts. In this role, Davis will train, coach and grow Vitro’s sales leaders.
Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.
“These organizational changes represent Vitro’s commitment to nurturing, developing and recognizing the talent already within the company,” Seeton adds. “Our growth and our success is dependent not only on our products but also on our people. We look forward to Dan, Cary and Glenn leading Vitro into the future.”