Don Holton Email and Phone Number

HIGHLIGHTS• Advanced my twenty-five year career with increasingly responsible positions at JELD-WEN Windows & Doors including regional manager, outside sales, production manager, purchasing and customer service.• Exceeded sales goals while obtaining high margins eight consecutive years from 2007-2015 in the southeast United States region. • Boosted revenues in my region 30% from 2007-2015.• Earned new business of stock vinyl and aluminum windows in 100+ Lowe’s stores in Florida 2014-2015, managed the conversion of the entry steel door stock business to JELD-WEN in all Lowe’s stores in the northeast United Sates 2004, and implemented the conversion of interior and entry stock door business to JELD-WEN in all the Home Depot stores in Florida 2002.• Managed 30 employees including group managers, warehouseman, machine operators, truck drivers, shipping/ receiving, maintenance, and assemblers at a JELD-WEN door pre-hanging and distribution facility in Ocoee, FL 1992-1997.TESTIMONIAL "Don is one of the most dependable and knowledgeable individuals I have ever managed. He understands how to manage all aspects of a regional sales organization. He has excellent customer service and follow-up skills, is trustworthy, detail oriented and very professional.”Rick Selby National Account Manager JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, Inc. EXPERIENCEJELD-WEN Windows & Doors, Inc. World-wide leader in window and door manufacturingRegional Sales Manager • Southeast United Sates • December 2007 – November 2015 • Developed, directed, and coordinated the activities of a successful team of nine sales/ service representatives dedicated to continued sales growth and outstanding customer service of JELD-WEN products to over 550 Lowe’s Home Improvement stores in ten states.• Implemented the initial rollout merchandising of vinyl and aluminum windows into over 100 stores.• Achieved increased revenues for eight consecutive years.

Regional Sales Manager • Northeast United Sates • 2003 – 2007 • Promoted from Sales Rep position after exhibiting exceptional selling and leadership skills.• Managed team of eight sales/ service representatives dedicated to Lowe’s in the northeast region.• Managed the conversion of entry steel door stock business to JELD-WEN in nine states.• Participated in the setting of displays and merchandise, training store associates, and opening 50+ stores in the region.• Refreshed the Region’s in-store presentations with new displays and visual merchandising.

Sales Representative • Central Florida • 1997 – 2003 • Promoted from production manager position based on knowledge of the depth, breadth and intricacies of the product offerings.• Expanded sales with a diverse portfolio of millwork products to large home center retailers, independently owned lumber yards, door pre-hangers, and millwork brokers.• Pioneered door panel, door insert, and lockset direct shipment programs with several key accounts.• Implemented the conversion of all interior and entry door business to JELD-WEN at the Home Depot.

Production Manager • Ocoee, Florida • 1992 – 1997 • Promoted from inside sales position after quickly developing the necessary skills. • Managed a door pre-hanging and distribution facility during rapid expansion as a result of hurricane Andrew.• Scheduled and coordinated production, loading, and delivery.• Improved work flows and storage capacities by reorganizing the plant layout.

Inside Sales • Ocoee, Florida • 1990 – 1992• Provided outstanding customer support and order entry.• Organized and was responsible for the procurement of locksets and various supplies.• Graduated from the JELD-WEN Management Improvement Program.