A panel of experts will offer a view of the current supply chain landscape, how to navigate it and what solutions can be put in place at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2025 Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Moderated by FGIA Executive Director Janice Yglesias, panelists will share the challenges being presented by economic and non-economic factors as well as geopolitics and related potential ramifications. Case studies offering real-life examples and potential solutions will also be shared by each panelist. Register now for the conference.

“FGIA recognizes that supply chain challenges are critical concerns for our U.S. and Canadian members, especially during this current period of uncertainty,” said Yglesias. “We are committed to proactively providing our members with timely, actionable information, empowering them to navigate these challenges with confidence."

Panelists for the Tuesday, October 7, discussion, “Innovative Strategies to Mitigate Impacts from Supply Chain Disruptions,” will include José Colón (Intertek), Chip Gentry (Quaker Window Products) and Mark Imfeld (Association for Supply Chain Management).

Imfeld will kick off the discussion by providing an overview of the current supply chain landscape, highlighting the most urgent issues and the underlying factors driving them. He will also outline key operational areas that could be affecting supply chain efficiency. From the compliance side, Colón will address crucial testing protocols across products types, posing questions about certification and sourcing practices. Gentry will offer legal insights, sharing proactive strategies for drafting contracts that mitigate future risks. Each panelist will share a relevant case study and offer actionable solutions participants can implement within their organizations. 

About the panelists

José E. Colón is the director of sales – North America for Intertek's Building & Construction Products division. With over 29 years of experience in the building products testing and certification industry, Colón has experience testing both in the lab and in the field, which allows him to help clients in multiple ways with all types of projects. Over the years, Colón has also represented Intertek in many different building product trade organizations and associations by not just participating, but by actually helping to write the test methods and standards used today.

Chip Gentry currently serves as chief legal officer for Quaker, bringing nearly three decades of experience managing and owning top-performing law firms, with a focus on defending window and door manufacturers and others in the fenestration industry across the nation. In addition to his legal acumen, Gentry is a nationally recognized speaker and author, sharing insights on critical and timely issues affecting the fenestration industry. He has a passion for helping companies adopt best practices and achieve strategic growth.

Mark Imfeld is the Director of Strategic Partner Development at the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and has more than four years of experience in managing the global ASCM Strategic Alliance partner network. Imfeld has demonstrated success aligning supply chain programmatic solutions to academic partners, and coordinating government, public and private stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes across workforce development initiatives. Imfeld has over 20 years of leadership experience guiding and growing business objectives while supporting the constituencies of his partners within the academic space. 

Registration fees and hotel accommodations

The fee for FGIA members is $1,300. Non-members can register for a fee of $1,600.

Room reservations at JW Marriott Indianapolis can be made using the discounted rate of $259. A $350 facility usage fee will apply for those who attend the event but elect not to stay at the conference host hotel.

For more information about FGIA events, visit fgiaonline.org/events.