Succession at $458M manufacturer leads to new CEO

VENICE — PGT Innovations CEO Rod Hershberger plans to retire at the end of the year, capping more than 35 years with the impact-resistant window and door manufacturer.

The Venice-based company, one of the largest employers in the region with some 2,600 employees, promoted President Jeff Jackson to CEO, part of its succession plan, according to a statement. The transition will be effective Jan. 1, the release adds. Hershberger — who co-founded PGT in 1980 and has been CEO since 2005 — will remain chairman of the board.

“It has been an honor to lead PGT Innovations for the past 37 years, and I am grateful for the tremendous support I have received from our team members and customers over the years,” Hershberger says in the release. “Consistent with our succession planning, we've promoted from within a demonstrated leader at a time when PGT Innovations is in a strong position.”