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Weather Shield Names Chris Schield Vice President of Marketing

Weather Shield LogoMEDFORD, Wis. — Weather Shield Mfg., Inc., manufacturer of Weather Shield Windows & Doors, announced today that Chris Schield has been promoted from director of product marketing to vice president of marketing. He brings 12 years of product development, brand management and channel management experience in the building products industry to his new role. In his new role, Schield will oversee all of the company’s marketing functions, including product initiatives, dealer communications, advertising, trade show exhibitions, marketing communications and digital communications.

“Chris has a proven aptitude for sound decision making, successfully collaborating with and leading others, and investing company resources to advance the company’s competitive position in the market,” said Mark Schield, president of Weather Shield Mfg. “The breadth of experience Chris brings to his new role will serve him, his employees and Weather Shield well.”

As director of product marketing, Schield managed the company’s existing product portfolio and led new product development initiatives, and evaluated and implemented new channel opportunities. Previously, he was a channel manager for Kohler Company, where he was instrumental in the product development process for the Retail Faucet Organization and helped commercialize new products that enabled Kohler to capture market share in a highly competitive retail space. While at Kohler, he helped the company double its faucet sales at The Home Depot. He holds bachelor’s degrees in management and finance, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin.

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Schield takes over responsibilities from both Jeff Kibler, now manager of architectural and commercial solutions, and Vice President of Sales Todd Hallstrand, who was previously vice president of sales and marketing.

Source: Weather Shield Mfg.

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