Shining Stars
LANCE SMITH BUILDER SALES & MARKETING 17 Years of Progress
What is your favorite aspect of your position? L Getting to work with
What did you want to be when you were a child? L When I was a child I wanted
multiple departments and our Account Managers in the field. I came from the field so it is refreshing to be able to get back and work with those folks.
to be a race car driver and race NASCAR. My Dad use to take me to Atomic Speedway and I loved the speed. Even today when I am on the road I think I am a race car- I love speed!!!
What’s the most rewarding thing about your job? L Taking business from our
competitors. Seriously, I enjoy the art of the sell and I must admit that I get really excited when I am successful in scoring new business.
What is your favorite aspect of your position? L Honestly, working with such
LAURA PAGE CREATIVE SERVICES 3 Years of Progress
a wonderful group of people! Our design team is so creative and easy to get along with and the engineering and sales/marketing team is knowledgeable and on top of their game. Everyone is happy and more than willing to help with anything you may need. It makes all the difference to come into work each day knowing that each person in our company is doing their part to make Progress Lighting successful as a whole. What’s the most rewarding thing about your job?
hearing that a piece of marketing collateral I helped put together for a presentation won over a new business against one of our competitors. What did you want to be when you were a child? L I wanted to be a veterinarian
because I loved animals. Then I figured out I had a bad allergy to cats and dogs, so that dream quickly came to an end. I have always been creative and crafty and loved being on the computer, so as I got older I combined those two talents and decided to go to school to be a graphic designer. I have loved it ever since!
L I love knowing that I am making a difference for our company. It’s gratifying to receive positive feedback from our sales force about my work or progresslighting.com
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