2006 International Master Fitter Competition
PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 - Jeff Olive Named U.S. Champion Auto Glass Technician
The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to announce that Jeff Olive of Glasspro, Inc. in Charleston, SC was named U.S. Champion Auto Glass Technician in a competition held today by NGA in suburban Washington, DC. Mark Taylor of Portland Glass in Portland, ME placed second and Carl Sorrels of Northwest Windshields, Inc. in Walla Walla, Washington finished in third place.
As the U.S. Champion, Jeff Olive will represent the United States and NGA in the International Master Fitter Competition in Düsseldorf, Germany, October 27-28, 2006 at Glasstec 2006. The two runner-up finalists will also go to Germany to show support for the United States in the competition.
After being named U.S. Champion, Jeff Olive shared his thoughts on the honor, “My fellow finalists were very qualified to be in the competition, but I feel what set me apart was my relaxed approach. I felt pretty confident the whole way through.” Jeff also shared that he is very excited to be representing the U.S. in Germany and he will be joined by his wife and 6-month old daughter for the journey.
The competition was judged by Gilbert Gutierrez of Equalizer Industries, Inc. and Jay Sampson of Safety Auto Glass. NGA’s Leo Cyr served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. NGA received generous donations for the competition from Old Dominion Glass in Richmond, VA and Equalizer Industries, Inc. in Round Rock, TX. Dale Malcolm of Dow Automotive came out to watch the action, as well as many local NGA members.
Highlights of the NGA competition will be available on NGA’s Web site on Monday, September 11, 2006.
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