Atlanta, GA – October 21, 2016 - Smith Douglas Homes, aprivately-owned homebuilder offering quality homes at excellent values in the Greater Atlanta Area, Raleigh, North Carolina and Birmingham, Alabama announced today that Jeff Jackson has joined its board of directors. Mr. Jackson is the President and Chief Operation Officer at PGT, Industries (NASDAQ: PGTI), the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors.
“Mr. Jackson brings a wealth of executive management experience from important industries which will add a valuable perspective to our Board of Directors,” commented Charles Schetter, Smith Douglas Homes’ Chief Executive Officer. “We appreciate his willingness to serve as a director and look forward to benefitting from his judgment and counsel.”
“I am honored to be joining Smith Douglas Homes’ Board of Directors, stated Mr. Jackson. “Smith Douglas Homes has an enviable reputation for building award-winning homes throughout the Southeast and I look forward to working with the board and the Company.”
Mr. Jackson joined PGT in November 2005 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The following year, he helped lead the Company's IPO, and was later named Executive Vice President. In 2014, Mr. Jackson was named President and Chief Operating Officer with responsibilities of overseeing the Company’s strategic plan, as well as all aspects of operations. In 2016, Mr. Jackson was appointed Director to the PGTI Board of Directors. Prior to joining PGT, he served in various Executive Management roles, including Division Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Corporate Controller, and Senior Vice President of Operations.
Mr. Jackson earned a B.B.A. from the University of West Georgia and is a Certified Public Accountant in both Georgia and California.
ABOUT SMITH DOUGLAS HOMES:
Established in 2008, with over 40 years of previous experience in the home building industry, Smith Douglas Homes is an award-winning home builder known for constructing quality homes at affordable prices in desirable locations throughout the Southeast. A proven, schedule-driven operating system has fueled its growth and made Smith Douglas Homes the dominant, value-driven home builder that they are today. In 2015, Smith Douglas joined the Builder 100 List, at number 83 with 526 home closings. This year, they rank as the 76th largest builder in the country with 700 closings. Smith Douglas is the largest privately-held builder in the vibrant Atlanta market, where they build in over 35 communities, and have operations in the fast growing major markets of the Southeast: Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Birmingham, Alabama; and Nashville, Tennessee. In each of these markets, Smith Douglas buyers can be assured that their new home is crafted with quality, built with integrity and will retain value for life.
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