Jim Conte joins Tubelite Inc. as a client development manager in the Mid-Atlantic territory concentrating on clients in Maryland, Delaware, northern Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.
A resident of Maryland, Conte will report to Tubelite’s eastern regional sales manager, Jim Oberlin. They work closely with glazing contractors and architectural teams across the region to provide assistance with storefront, curtainwall, entrances and daylight control systems.
Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in architectural aluminum products, Conte most recently worked as an architectural sales representative for United States Aluminum, a division of C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. Prior to this, he worked for two decades as a glazier gaining knowledge in all aspects of the glass and fenestration industry.
A member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Conte earned his Construction Documents Technology certification. Helping others maintain their professional credentials and continuing education, he shares Tubelite’s informational presentations with other members of CSI and approved courses to American Institute of Architects’ members. He also volunteers with the design/build LAB at the Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Design, helping guide the next generation of architectural and building professionals.
To learn more about Tubelite’s personnel, products and services, please visit www.tubeliteinc.com.
Established in 1945, Tubelite celebrates 70 years of dependable service, fabrication and distribution of architectural aluminum products. Part of Apogee Enterprises, Inc., the company is an industry leader in eco-efficient storefront, curtainwall and entrance systems, and recognized for its fast, reliable and consistent delivery. Tubelite’s corporate office, fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations are located in Walker, Michigan. Its Dallas location provides additional fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations and its facility in Reed City, Michigan, houses the company’s aluminum extrusion operation.
Tubelite and its staff are members of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), the Glass Association of North America (GANA), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
