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Firestone Building Products has formed a new internal sales management team to support field sales, installation and specification of new, complex roof enhancement systems such as rooftop photovoltaic, garden roofing, and daylighting. In addition, 'IPAS' will have a dedicated sales manager selling building owner related services such as "TotalGard" and warranty loyalty programs. IPAS will also serve as an incubator for new products and systems as needed to ease their entry into the marketplace.

Founded by the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (CEIR) and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Roof Integrated Solar Energy (RISE) Inc. was created to provide a means of evaluating and certifying solar roofing professionals to support the widespread use of rooftop solar energy.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Firestone Energy Solutions is committed to providing products and systems that assist in the conservation and production of energy for the building envelope. Solar and Daylighting technologies continue to increase in popularity as renewable energy alternatives, driven by the rising cost of energy, utility demand, and expanding federal and state incentives.Firestone Energy Solutions and Firestone Building Products will provide a single source option for all products associated with rooftop photovoltaic installations. In addition, Firestone offers the option for warranty coverage that provides a primary point of responsibility for both energy products and roofing systems from a company you know and can trust.NOTE: Effective February 1, 2013, Firestone Energy Solutions has been absorbed into our new Innovative Products and Services group (see above).

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Led the acquisition and integration team during the buyout of this customer/competitor; successfully relocated the business and key personnel; re-structured the entire sales force from independent rep to salaried, company-employed sales executives; developed unique bonus/commission structure to create proximity of selling/reward incentives; re-aligned selling strategy to focus on distribution; eliminated channel conflict.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Managed sales, independent sales reps, P&L in multi-million dollar North Central territory, doubling revenues over the period while increasing profits 75%.