Don Foster, a Toronto native, earned an Economics degree from the University of Western Ontario. Immediately after graduation, he joined Pella in 1984, holding various sales and sales management roles. In 2001, he became General Manager of the Pella Toronto Sales Subsidiary. Later, he served as Trade and Commercial Director for Pella Corporation, managing the North American Sales Subsidiary network. In 2010, he relocated to Arizona with his family and purchased Pella Mountain West in 2014 with partner Sammy Song. Under Don's leadership, the company has experienced substantial growth and maintained a customer-centric focus. Beyond work, Don enjoys golf, travel and quality time with family and friends.
Sammy Song, originally from Des Moines, Iowa, started his journey with Pella as an intern in 2003. He quickly recognized Pella's reputation for integrity, top-tier products, outstanding customer service and a remarkable team. After completing his degree from the University of Iowa and becoming a CPA, he joined Pella Corporation full time in 2004. Throughout his career, Sammy held various roles within Pella's finance team, including Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Corporate Taxation and Treasury. In 2007, Sammy moved to Arizona, where he joined the leadership team of the local Pella Subsidiary as the Branch Controller. He eventually took on the role of Senior Financial Manager, responsible for the growth and financial well-being of the Pella Sales Subsidiary network across North America. In 2014, Sammy achieved a long-term goal by purchasing the Pella Mountain West branch alongside his business partner, Don Foster. Together, they lead the business based on the same principles that initially drew Sammy to Pella as an intern.
Eric, originally from Iowa and raised in Wisconsin, ventured to Arizona in 2004 to join Pella. With experience across various departments, he now serves as our Operations Manager. Eric's ardor lies in enhancing the customer experience for our clients. In his personal life, he's a dedicated husband and a loving father of three.
Geoff Short is a native of Utah and has been working for Pella since 1994. He has held various positions within the company over the years and is currently the Trade and Commercial Sales Manager for the Utah region.
Richard Curtin, originally from Massachusetts and raised in Utah, boasts a 25-year sales career marked by outstanding leadership in fiercely competitive markets. He has steered sales teams in both Utah and Washington state. Rich began his journey with Pella in 2020 and presently serves as the General Manager of Replacement Sales for the Pella Mountain West team. Beyond his professional life, Rich has been happily married for 20 years and is a proud father of two college-aged sons. In his downtime, he enjoys 4-wheeling and exploring the world through travel.
Aaron Royer, Replacement Installation Supervisor at Pella of Arizona, was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. His professional journey took a significant turn when he transitioned to Pella in late 2023 after a decade-long tenure in higher education. Aaron’s dedication to excellence and his meticulous attention to detail have been pivotal in his new role. He brings a fresh perspective to the replacement and installation field. Beyond work, Aaron enjoys live music, bowling and spending time with his wife and dogs.
Amy Viall, born in Scottsdale, AZ, was raised in Plano, TX. Her journey in the restaurant industry led her back to Arizona. With two decades of experience in leadership, from full-service restaurants to Director of Chick-fil-A, she's excelled in developing individuals and boosting sales. In April 2022, she joined Pella Mountain West as a Replacement Coordinator and swiftly earned a promotion to Project Coordination Supervisor. Beyond work, she treasures family time and coaching her daughter's volleyball team. Amy is thrilled to be part of a company that values its employees and collaborates to foster business growth.
Ernest Schneider, originally from Southern CA, made Arizona his home 25 years ago. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Arizona State University. With over two decades of sales experience in the tech and manufacturing industry, he's a seasoned professional. Ernest shares a life with his wife of 16 years, and together they have two children. He enjoys traveling to Mexico and anything related to the beach.
Adam embarked on his Pella journey in May 2000 in Seattle, WA as a sales consultant. His versatile career covers Sales, Marketing and Operations. In 2004, Adam and his family moved to Arizona to join the Pella Mountain West team. His passion for the construction industry is driven by the ability to see both big and small projects develop from simple ideas to transformed spaces. He enjoys helping Pella customers learn and see how impactful windows and doors can be to a home’s design, style, functionality and energy efficiency. Outside of work, Adam enjoys following his hometown Seattle Seahawks, listening to music, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Adam is also a proud former United States Marine and continues to apply the life lessons learned during his service.
Chris Pearson, originally from Los Angeles, California, began his career in nursing and retail management after moving to Tucson, Arizona. Eventually, he found his niche in telecommunications, accumulating over 15 years in technical operations and construction management. His outstanding track record stems from a strong emphasis on service quality and meeting customer expectations. At Pella, Chris serves as our Installation Manager, channeling his past successes into future growth with his teams. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with family, fishing, woodworking, attending his children's sporting events and watching documentaries and sports.
Kreg Austin, a Wyoming native who later settled in Utah, became part of the Pella team in 2006. After several sales roles, he shifted to the operations department and now serves as the Order Fulfillment Manager. In his free time, Kreg thrives in mountain living and enjoys outdoor adventures with his family.