Dan Foley, Jim Cassidy assume new roles with Pella’s K.C. Company

Beltsville, Md., February 23, 2009 – K.C. Company, a member of the Pella® Window and Door direct sales network, announces the promotion of Dan Foley and Jim Cassidy to Vice President positions. Both will assume broader leadership within the company and be responsible for continuing the strong growth of the K.C. Company.

Dan Foley has been named vice president of trade and remodeling sales. In his new role, he will lead the company’s trade division where he will work with builders and contractors in new housing and remodeling segments. Foley joined the company in 2008 and quickly moved up ranks by applying his 26 years of experience in the window and door supply business. Previously, Foley was with Smitty’s Building Supply.

Jim Cassidy has been named vice president of commercial sales where he will be responsible for leading the commercial division into new geographic and product markets. Cassidy has been a team member of K.C. Company since 1976. His strong understanding of the commercial building process and his long-term experience has led him to become a specialist in commercial projects.

“Dan and Jim’s commitment to guide and motivate our team members in these two areas is key to helping K.C. Company continue our success in achieving customer satisfaction and employee retention,” said Stan Stokes, K.C. Company President. “Their leadership qualities and years of industry experience are invaluable to our employees and customers.”

Foley and Cassidy now manage and lead team members in the eight K.C. Company/Pella Window & Door Showroom locations throughout three states.

K.C. Company and Pella
Established in 1931, K.C. Company is built on leadership. Its priorities include employing and maintaining a knowledgeable and dedicated staff whose primary focus is to build strong relationships with customers.

In 2008, K.C. Company became the fourth largest branch in the Pella Direct Sales Network. K.C. Company operates eight Pella Window & Door Showrooms designed to help customers make the most informed window and door decisions, and to provide professional support after the sale.

Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications. Pella earned the U.S. Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award for windows in 2007 and 2008 for its leadership in manufacturing energy-efficient windows and educating consumers about them.

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