Standard Bent Glass Corporation Leadership Team
D. Michael Hartley
President and Owner of Standard Bent Glass Corp and Global Security Glazing
Michael Hartley has over 40 years experience in finance, sales and manufacturing.
Serving as an owner and executive for companies such as Hotwork-USA, RefrAmerica
and Refractory Machining Service, he has been responsible for millions of dollars of
product sales as well as the development of programs to ensure client satisfaction for
custom manufactured products. During his career, Hartley has held various board
positions for organizations such as National Bank of Kentucky, Federal Reserve Bank,
Butler County Community College and Clayburn Refractories.
In 1993, Hartley assumed the position of president and owner of the Butler, Pa. based
Standard Bent Glass, a leading custom architectural bent/curved glass manufacturer. With
experience in the production of bullet resistant glass and defense products, he acquired
Global Security Glazing in 2000 and specializes in the production of a complete line of
laminated security glass.
D. Kent Hartley
Chief Operating Officer and Owner of Standard Bent Glass Corp and Global Security Glazing
With a unique combination of experience in custom glass manufacturing and high
temperature ceramic production, Kent Hartley brings over 23 years experience to
Standard Bent Glass and Global Security Glazing. While working closely with his father,
Mike Hartley, Kent spearheaded company growth through new product development and
business acquisitions. In 2007, Kent orchestrated the purchase of GE’s laminating facility
in Allentown, Pa., adding capacity and new products to the organization. With a
background in architectural design, Kent is a key contributor to the success of the
architectural and security glass product development, and an active member of the Glass
Association of North America. His current focus involves the research and development
of new transparent armor systems for military and defense markets.
Jeff Nichols
Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Standard Bent Glass Corp and Global Security Glazing
Jeff Nichols brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and project
management for the architectural construction industry, including 22 years spent
developing curved glass and custom laminated products at Standard Bent Glass. With
years of industry expertise, Nichols directs and manages sales and marketing efforts for
Standard Bent Glass and Global Security Glazing. His primary focus includes
developing and maintaining OEM sales and the sale and promotion of custom
architectural glass products to the building design community. Nichols is a 1977 graduate
of Grove City College and is a frequent writer and lecturer on bent glass and decorative
laminated products for the glass industry.
Lance Cotton
Vice President of Operations of Standard Bent Glass Corp and Global Security Glazing
A 1989 graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Mechanical and Materials
Science Engineering, Cotton has over 20 years experience in the manufacturing and
fabrication of custom laminated glazing products. He directs the company’s
manufacturing, facility management, engineering, research and development, quality
control and capital equipment acquisition efforts.
Gary Hubbard
Controller of Standard Bent Glass Corp and Global Security Glazing
As controller of Standard Bent Glass and Global Security Glazing, Hubbard oversees all
finance, accounting and personnel activities. He has a master’s degree in business
administration and has been an accountant for over 35 years. With a background in the
fiscal management of both manufacturing companies and public utilities, he plays a key
role in the financial management of Standard Bent Glass and Global Security Glazing.
Rick Trundt
Security Products Manager for Global Security Glazing
A frequent speaker and recognized expert in the prison and detention glazing market,
Trundt is responsible for correctional sales and has been with Global Security Glazing
since 2002. A 1977 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Rick spent three years
with Johnson & Johnson before joining the GE Electromaterials division as a sales
engineer. In 1984 he transferred to the GE Plastics Structured Products department and
began his career in the corrections glazing market. Trundt left GE to assume the position
of prison program manager for Insulgard Corporation before joining Global Security
Glazing. He has served on many professional committees and has played a key role in
advancing code and safety requirements for prisons and detention facilities.
Steve Oujiri
Vice President of Military Sales for Standard Bent Glass Corp and Global Security Glazing
Steve Oujiri joined Standard Bent Glass and Global Security Glazing in October of 2008
to market security products and transparent armor to the military sales market. Oujiri has
a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and began his career as a research chemist for Sierracin
Corporation. During his 28 year career working for companies such as Morton
International Inc., Rohm and Haas, Huntsman, Sierracin and PPG Industries, he has held
various positions in research and development, manufacturing and sales. Currently, Oujiri
holds two patents on optical grade urethane polymers.
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