{"id":8945,"date":"2026-04-30T20:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alucobondusa.com\/blog\/?p=8945"},"modified":"2026-04-30T20:18:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:18:28","slug":"3a-composites-americas-recognizes-2025-sales-award-winners-for-excellence-and-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alucobondusa.com\/blog\/3a-composites-americas-recognizes-2025-sales-award-winners-for-excellence-and-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"3A Composites Americas Recognizes 2025 Sales Award Winners for Excellence and Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01-1024x320.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01-1024x320.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01-768x240.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01-1536x480.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01-2048x640.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2022\/08\/Blog-Banner-01-670x209.png 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Annual Honors Celebrate Outstanding Contributions from Sales and Support Teams<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-30T20:18:24.209Z\">April 30, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3A Composites Americas is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 annual sales awards, honoring outstanding achievement across its Architectural and Display, Industry &amp; Transport (DI&amp;T) divisions. This year\u2019s top honors go to Nate German, named Architectural Salesperson of the Year, and Erika Smythe, named DI&amp;T Salesperson of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>These awards recognize the individuals who live our core values and represent the very best of 3A Composites Commercial Divisions,&#8221; said Nick Scheib, president, 3A Composites Americas. &#8220;Their commitment to our customers, leadership in the field and dedication to excellence are what allow us to remain a trusted partner in the industries we serve. I am incredibly proud of what this group has accomplished<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Architectural Division Honorees<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8948 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot-670x1005.jpg 670w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Nate-German-Headshot.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Nate German earned the double distinction of being named both Architectural Salesperson of the Year and Architectural Team Player of the Year. Following a year of significant growth, German led the division across several key performance areas, including revenue growth. Simultaneously, he was recognized by his peers for his leadership, integrity, commitment to continuous improvement and accountability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Nate has shown incredible dedication and a strategic approach that has truly moved the needle for our division and the entire organization,&#8221; said Mike Marushka, vice president of sales, Architectural Division. &#8220;To be recognized by both leadership for sales results and by his peers as a team player speaks volumes about his character and work ethic.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Architectural Division Winners:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Dyane.Poyner-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8947 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Dyane.Poyner-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Dyane.Poyner-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Dyane.Poyner-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Dyane.Poyner-670x1005.jpg 670w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Dyane.Poyner.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Sales Support Player of the Year:<\/strong> Dyane Poynor, customer service lead, was selected by the sales team. This award recognizes the support member who best exhibits the company\u2019s core values while helping the team achieve its results. Poynor was honored for her positive attitude, integrity, teamwork and customer focus and commitment to both internal colleagues and customers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Mary-Aloisio-925x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8949 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Mary-Aloisio-925x1024.jpg 925w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Mary-Aloisio-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Mary-Aloisio-768x850.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Mary-Aloisio-1387x1536.jpg 1387w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Mary-Aloisio-1850x2048.jpg 1850w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Mary-Aloisio-670x742.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Architectural Promoter of the Year:<\/strong> Mary Aloisio, sales manager, recognized for expanding market impact through her extensive work in educational outreach and AIA presentations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Jim-Crane.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8950 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Jim-Crane.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Jim-Crane-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Jim-Crane-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Manufacturer\u2019s Sales Rep of the Year:<\/strong> Jim Crane (JHC Sales) is known for his integrity, humility and the respect he commands across the entire team. Jim\u2019s strong year-over-year contributions highlight his focus on driving value creation for his customers and the organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our support teams and regional sales partners are essential to our success,&#8221; Marushka added. &#8220;Whether it is Dyane\u2019s tireless support in customer service, Mary\u2019s commitment to education or the local expertise provided by Jim, these winners represent the standard of excellence and reliable execution our clients expect from us.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Display, Industry &amp; Transport (DI&amp;T) Division Honorees<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Erika-Smythe-Headshot-1024x1013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8951 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Erika-Smythe-Headshot-1024x1013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Erika-Smythe-Headshot-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Erika-Smythe-Headshot-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Erika-Smythe-Headshot-1536x1520.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Erika-Smythe-Headshot-2048x2026.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Erika-Smythe-Headshot-670x663.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Erika Smythe was named DI&amp;T Salesperson of the Yea<strong>r<\/strong>. Known for her disciplined focus on customer priorities and reliable service, Smythe achieved her highest growth performance of the last four years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am proud of Erika\u2019s hard work and constant focus on her goals,\u201d said Matt Tighe, vice president of sales, DI&amp;T. Her customers appreciate her attentiveness and respect the integrity she shows by always doing exactly what she says she\u2019s going to do. She is already positioned for a successful 2026, and I\u2019m excited to see her keep that momentum going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other DI&amp;T Division Honorees:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Brook-Morris-ZF-7577-21663-1-001-3-Linkedin-858x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8952 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Brook-Morris-ZF-7577-21663-1-001-3-Linkedin-858x1024.jpg 858w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Brook-Morris-ZF-7577-21663-1-001-3-Linkedin-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Brook-Morris-ZF-7577-21663-1-001-3-Linkedin-768x916.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Brook-Morris-ZF-7577-21663-1-001-3-Linkedin-1287x1536.jpg 1287w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Brook-Morris-ZF-7577-21663-1-001-3-Linkedin-1716x2048.jpg 1716w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Brook-Morris-ZF-7577-21663-1-001-3-Linkedin-670x799.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>DI&amp;T Sales Team Player of the Year:<\/strong> Brook Morris, sales manager, East Region, effectively balanced his territory responsibilities while onboarding new team members The real mark of a leader is keeping a team together and delivering meaningful results even during uncertain times,\u201d noted Tighe. \u201cBrook did exactly that, supporting the group and training new hires without hesitation. He approaches every interaction with a level of humility and respect that has earned him the deep admiration of everyone he works with.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8953 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.alucobond.3acompositesusa.com\/2026\/04\/Hanna-EX-PS-670x670.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>DI&amp;T Sales Support Player of the Year:<\/strong> Hanna Wells, marketing manager. \u201cHanna is the engine that keeps our team running,\u201d said Tighe. \u201cHer exceptional work ethic ensures our sales team has the tools they need to be successful. She embodies the spirit of teamwork , continuous improvement and integrity that we value.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3A Composites Americas celebrates these winners for their commitment to providing quality solutions through steady leadership and reliable execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About 3A Composites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3A Composites is a leading producer of materials for the metal facades market. Since 1969, the company has been developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality aluminum composite panels, structural composite material, plastic sheets and lightweight foam boards for the architecture, visual communication and transport and commercial building industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3A Composites Americas headquarters is located in Davidson, North Carolina. Its U.S.-based manufacturing facility is located in Benton, KY, where&nbsp;&nbsp; has been produced for over 50 years for use in the architectural and building cladding industries.. For more information call 1-800-626-3365, email info.usa@3AComposites.com or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alucobondusa.com\/\">www.alucobondUSA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annual Honors Celebrate Outstanding Contributions from Sales and Support Teams 3A Composites Americas is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 annual sales awards, honoring outstanding achievement across its Architectural and Display, Industry &amp; Transport (DI&amp;T) divisions. 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