Jacob Johnson joins Apogee Architectural Metals as vice president of sales for the company’s Western and Southern regions. Johnson will report directly to company president Troy Johnson (no relation), and works closely with Jon Close, who continues in his role as vice president of sales. He will serve as a core member of Apogee Architectural Metals’ leadership team, assisting in shaping enterprise strategy, operating priorities, and long-term growth decisions.
Leading the regional sales teams and associates, Johnson will focus on strengthening key customer relationships, while expanding geographic reach and market presence for EFCO, Tubelite, and Wausau Window brand products.
“Jacob brings strong experience in the glazing industry, with a strong track record of driving growth in complex, multi-market environments,” said Troy Johnson.
For 15 years, Jacob Johnson worked at glazing contractor Harmon. Most recently, he served as vice president of operations for the Western territory, where he led a multi-year expansion into the Southwest, establishing new operations in key markets and positioning the business for growth, while strengthening Harmon’s position in the Northwest and stability in the Midwest. Earlier in his career, he also worked with smaller glazing organizations in the Western region.
Reporting to Jacob Johnson, Hanna Potthast serves as western regional sales manager and Jeff Fochs as south regional sales manager.
