October 2023
Meet the APBS team, part 4!
Over the next several installments of Views from the Valley, we’ll continue introducing some APBS employees. Join us as we learn more about them!
Name: Matthew Brandal
Role at APBS: Project Coordinator – I prepare all sales estimates for customers, carry out several back-office tasks, and assist with marketing… Jordan and I basically keep the APBS machine running behind the scenes.
How long have you worked at APBS? 2 years.
How did you get into this line of work? I moved over from the metals industry. My grandfather and uncle were actually both in the window manufacturing and installation industry back in IL when I was growing up, so the Andersen name hit home when they opened up in my new hometown of Goodyear.
What knick knacks do you keep on your desk? Sports Memorabilia in my home office - mostly Chicago Cubs :)
What kind of music do you listen to while you work? Alternative Rock & Sports Radio
What is the coolest or weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on a jobsite? A massive Andersen MSD opening up to an infinity pool opening up to a cliff/hill drop-off overseeing a small AZ valley
Favorite hobby: Baseball/Slow Pitch Softball
Favorite food: Lasagna
Favorite movie: Field of Dreams
Your Andersen dream house: As many Heritage Fixed Frame Units as I could fit, a massive 90 Degree Heritage MSD, Heritage SGDs in each bedroom, and E-Series Aluminum Clad FRDRs… all in Clear Anodized Aluminum.
Name: Jordan Hicklin
Role at APBS: Project Manager – Manage projects from “quote to keys.”
How long have you worked at APBS? 20 years with Andersen.
How did you get into this line of work? Summer job during college break
What knick knacks do you keep on your desk? Service parts.
What kind of music do you listen to while you work? None.
What is the coolest or weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on a jobsite? A golf ball hitting a window that was just installed :(
Favorite hobby: Fishing
Favorite food: Pastrami sandwich
Favorite travel spot: Sedona, AZ
Stay tuned to meet other APBS employees in December!
LAST CHANCE TO RSVP!
Join us as we open our doors for you
Not only is APBS turning three, but we’ve moved, too! On Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 2pm-6pm, we’ll be hosting a GRAND OPENING at our new location in Phoenix. You’ll get to:
Explore the best selection of windows and doors in the Valley at our new showroom
Enjoy free food and drinks
Earn a chance to win exciting giveaways, including a drone
See a 12-ft tall curved glass door for yourself!
Please click below for more details and to RSVP by Oct. 11.
In case you missed it
Check out our latest articles and case studies by clicking below. You can also find archives of our Views from the Valley Newsletter here.
Article: Is Your Door Big Enough?
Article: A Window to Knowledge
Case Study: Reaping the Benefits of Local End-to-End Window and Door Support
