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Jim Stathopoulos of Ajay Glass named chair for 2026-27; Amadou Sar and Cody Habel join the board
Vienna, Va. (Sept. 30, 2026) - The National Glass Association (NGA) announced new board officers for the 2026-27 term on September 22, prior to the start of GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo in Las Vegas.
Board officers for the 2026-27 term are Chair, Jim Stathopoulos, Ajay Glass, Canandaigua, NY; Chair-elect, Courtney Little, Ace Glass, Little Rock, AR; Treasurer, Syndi Sim, Q-railing, Tustin, CA; and Immediate Past Chair, Tim Kelley, TriStar Glass Inc., Catoosa, OK.
Returning board members are Tara Brummet, Vitrum Industries Ltd., Langley Township, BC, Canada; Taylor Anderson, Anderson Aluminum Corp., Columbus, OH; Vipul Bhagat, Skyline Architectural Glass, Chicago, IL; Mark Seeton, Vitro Architectural Glass, Pittsburgh, PA; Joey Aragon, Aragon Construction Inc., Montclair, CA; and Dan Reinhart, Salem Fabrication Technologies Group Inc., Winston-Salem, NC.
Amadou Sar, Vienna Glass Company Inc., Manassas, VA, and Cody Habel, TC Glass, Great Falls, MT, join the NGA board.
Departing the board are Rick Locke, Montana Sash & Door, Bozeman, MT; and Jodi Martinez, AllStar Glass Co., Spokane Valley, WA. Locke served on the board from 2016-2026, and was named chair for 2024-2025 and immediate past chair for 2025-2026. Martinez served on the board from 2021-2026. NGA thanks both Rick and Jodi for their dedication and leadership.
“Strong volunteer leadership is at the heart of NGA’s work. Our board reflects the full breadth of the glass, glazing, fabrication and fenestration industries, from glass shops and fabricators to manufacturers and suppliers. This year’s officers and new board members bring real-world experience that keeps NGA focused on what matters most to our members, guiding NGA into its next chapter,” says Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, NGA president and CEO and ex officio member of the board of directors. “Jim Stathopoulos steps into the chair role with a deep understanding of our members’ businesses, and alongside Courtney Little, Syndi Sim and Tim Kelley, this officer team brings the continuity and fresh perspective our industry needs. We’re also pleased to welcome Amadou Sar and Cody Habel to the board, and we’re sincerely grateful to Rick Locke and Jodi Martinez for their years of service and leadership.”
