Jeld-Wen promotes Marianne Thompson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors has announced the promotion of Marianne Thompson to the position of senior VP, North America sales, succeeding Bob Merrill, who has announced his intention to retire. Merrill joined the Jeld-Wen’s predecessor, CraftMaster Manufacturing, in 1997. Thompson was previously VP of sales for Canada. Before joining the company, she was VP of sales and marketing at Alexandria Moulding. During her more than 25 years in the industry, she also spent two years with Supplier Pipeline as North American sales director and eight with Colonial Elegance in the same position. In her new role, Thompson reports to John Dinger, executive VP and president for North America.