For Immediate Release: April 3, 2019
Contact: Michael O'Brien
WDMA Announces New Leadership Team
Bob Lewis of Masonite International Corporation Named Chairman

[Washington, DC] - The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) is pleased to announce that its new leadership team was installed today at the WDMA Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. At the meeting, the WDMA Board of Directors elected Bob Lewis of Masonite International Corporation as the association's 2019-2021 chairman. Lewis replaces outgoing Chairman Phil Donaldson of Andersen Corporation.

"WDMA has a great track record of actively promoting, protecting and advancing the interests of the window, door and skylight industry through public policy advocacy, industry promotion, and member participation and engagement. I am excited to work with the WDMA Board, volunteers and staff team as we continue to build upon that success in the coming year," said Lewis. 

Bob Lewis is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Masonite International Corporation. Based in Tampa, FL, Masonite is a leading global designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors for the residential new construction; the residential repair, renovation and remodeling; and the non-residential building construction markets.

"I am looking forward to working with Bob as WDMA's new chairman. His dedication and commitment to the success of the association and the industry as a whole will help us take WDMA to the next level as the voice of the industry in Washington and drive additional member value for all our members as we prepare to launch some exciting new initiative this year," said WDMA President and CEO Michael O'Brien. "I also want to thank Phil Donaldson for his work and the time he has spent leading WDMA and advancing our agenda."

In addition to Lewis, the other members of the 2019-2020 WDMA Executive Committee are:

  • Vice Chair/Treasurer: Steve Tourek, Marvin Windows & Doors, St. Paul, MN
  • Executive Committee Door Representative: Tim Petersen, VT Industries, Holstein, IA
  • Executive Committee Window Representative: Emily Videtto, Pella Corporation, Pella, IA
  • Executive Committee Supplier Representative: Jeff Shilakis, HOPPE North America, Ft. Atkinson, WI
  • Immediate Past Chair: Phil Donaldson, Andersen Corporation, Oak Park Heights, MN
About WDMA: Founded in 1927, the Window & Door Manufacturers Association is the premier trade association representing the leading manufacturers of residential and commercial window, door and skylight products for the domestic and export markets. WDMA members are focused on Total Product Performance™ products that are designed and built to performance-based standards. The association is focused on key member needs in the areas of advocacy, product performance, education and information and facilitating business interactions and relationships in the fenestration eco-system. For more information, please visit www.wdma.com
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