Association finance leader brings more than 15 years of experience strengthening financial strategy and modernizing operations
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Bethany Stough
Director of Communications and Digital Media
National Glass Association
bethany@glass.org
VIENNA, Va. — Nov. 2, 2026 — The National Glass Association (NGA) announced that Trey Lawrence has joined the association as vice president, finance. Lawrence brings more than 15 years of finance and strategic leadership experience to help association and nonprofit organizations grow, strengthen financial strategy and modernize operations.
“Trey has a proven record of turning financial strategy into real growth for associations and the members they serve,” said Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, NGA president and CEO. “As NGA continues to invest in our events, publications, education and advocacy for the glass and glazing industry, his experience modernizing operations and diversifying revenue will be a tremendous asset. I’m pleased to welcome him to the team.”
Lawrence most recently served as vice president, finance and administration at the International Foodservice Distributors Association, where he oversaw finance, human resources and technology. In that role, he led efforts to modernize operations and drive organizational health and cultural alignment.
Previously, Lawrence spent more than a decade at the National Restaurant Association and its Educational Foundation, advancing through finance leadership roles. He led strategic plans to grow and diversify revenue, contributing to 55% revenue growth over five years.
“I’m excited to join NGA and contribute to the important work serving the glazing and glass building products industry,” said Lawrence. “I look forward to partnering with colleagues across the organization to build on NGA’s strong financial and operational foundation, turn our strategic vision into action and deliver meaningful results for our members and the industry.”
Lawrence holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Florida and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University.
About the National Glass Association
Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry supply chain, including glazing contractors, full-service glass companies, glass fabricators, primary glass manufacturers and industry suppliers. NGA develops technical resources, advocates for glass in buildings and provides education and training through MyGlassClass.com, MyGlassFAB and the Glazier Apprentice Curriculum. NGA publishes Glass Magazine and Window + Door and produces GlassBuild America, the largest annual glass industry trade show in the Americas. The NGA Foundation supports industry training and consumer education. Learn more at glass.org.
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