National Department Heads
Our National Department Heads, each with their own specialty, provide the support necessary to implement the company's business objectives through planning, organizing resources, and decision making.
Go to Page CEO | PRESIDENT | REGIONAL MANAGERS | DIVISION MANAGERS
THOMAS TRAINOR | CFO

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EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Western Michigan University, B.A. Accounting. Licensed CPA, State of Illinois 1989 - Present.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
24+ years of public accounting, business consulting, corporate finance and manufacturing processes experience. Worked closely with Trainor Glass in the 1980’s and 1990’s to improve systems and profitability; engineered transfer of company assets from first generation to second generation in 1995, then became Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, worked with the President and CEO to develop systems allowing Trainor Glass to grow into new markets. With improved systems in place, annual sales increased to $200 million by 2007.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Legg Mason / Four Seasons – Baltimore, MD - $43M
Bank of America – Charlotte, NC - $57M
Numerous multi-million dollar projects.
Trainor Glass Company Acquisitions, Mergers, and Growth Management.
OVERSEES/MANAGES
Corporate finance and accounting, manufacturing, costing and real estate, as well as oversight of major projects.
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CONTACT
11901 S. Austin Ave., Alsip, IL 60803
T 708.388.5700
F 708.293.6280
tom.trainor@trainorglass.com
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
• National Glass Association Board Member
• Glass Association of North America
• Illinois CPA Society
NOTEWORTHY
Served as President from 2008 through June 2011. Controls all business operations, costing, finance, and related processes for Trainor Glass Company, consistently ranked as a top-five national glazing company.
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MARIE TRAINOR | Chief Human Resources Officer

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EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Western Michigan University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1980 to 1991 Concordia Federal Bank for Savings
Director of Human Resources; Vice President
1991 to 1993 Prairie Packaging
Director of Human Resources
1993 to 2000 Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance Company
Director of Human Resources; Vice President
2000 to Present – Trainor Glass Company
• 2000 to 2005 - Director of Human Resources
• 2005 to 2007 - Vice President Human Resources
• 2008 to present – Chief Human Resources Officer
OVERSEES/MANAGES
Plans, directs, and coordinates all human resource activities of the organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance
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CONTACT
11901 S. Austin Ave., Alsip, IL 60803
T 708.388.5700
marie.trainor@trainorglass.com
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
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JOHN BOERS | Vice President, National Safety and Training

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EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Bachelor of Arts - Northern Illinois University-Journalism, 1993
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1995 - 1997 - Amex Construction Company - Safety Supervisor
1997 - Present - Trainor Glass Company
• 1997 - 2003 - Safety Director
• 2003 - 2006 - National Safety Director
• 2005 - 2006 - Corporate Training
• 2006 - Present - V.P. Safety and Training
OVERSEES/MANAGES
Safety and Training of 17 Divisions, Safety and Training of 500+ co-workers, Safety of all Plants, 4 Safety Supervisors on various jobs
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CONTACT
11901 S. Austin Ave., Alsip, IL 60803
T (708) 293.4243
F (708) 293.6243
john.boers@trainorglass.com
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
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RICK HAMLIN | Executive Vice President, National Estimating Director / System Design

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1981 - 2002 - Cupples Products/Enclos Corp.
Engineering, Estimating, Chief Estimator, Senior Project Manager, Director of Project Management
2002 - 2003 - Architectural Aluminum Erectors
Senior Project Manager
2003 - 2004 - Architectural Wall Systems
Senior Project Manager, Sales Manager
2004 - 2005 - Traco
Regional Sales Manager Curtainwall / Storefronts
2005 - Present - Trainor Glass Company
Senior Estimator Illinois Division, National Estimating Director
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
World Financial Center Buildings A and C - New York City
599 Lexington Avenue - New York City
Puerta De Europa - Madrid, Spain
Robinsons PCI Bank - Manila, Philippines
Thomas F. Eagleton U. S. Courthouse - St. Louis, MO
Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse - Phoenix, AZ
Bank of America - Charlotte, NC
OVERSEES/MANAGES
Large project estimating proposals, review and approvals, estimating and sales activity at division and national levels, estimating training, coordination of estimating and design, project presentations, Stone Facades.
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CONTACT
1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Suite 222
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
T (636) 625.1091
F (636) 625.1445
rick.hamlin@trainorglass.com
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Professional Estimators
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ED TRAINOR | Executive Vice President, National Purchasing Director

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EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
4 year Business Administration Degree from Western Michigan University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1982 - 1986 - Manufacturer Representative for glass and metal products
1986 - Present - Trainor Glass Company serving in functions of Sales, Estimating, Project Management, Scheduling, Purchasing, Assistant Division Manager and Division Manager, National Purchasing Coordinator, National Estimating Coordinator.
OVERSEES/MANAGES
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CONTACT
760 Indiana HWY 212, Michigan City, IN 46360
T (708) 293.4270
F (708) 293.6270
ed.trainor@trainorglass.com
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
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PAUL N. KAMPF | Vice President, CIO

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EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Purdue University - School of Electrical Engineering, 1978 - 1979
Indiana Vocational Technological College - Associates Applied Science - Cum Laude - Computer Programming
DeVry University - Bachelors of Science - Summa Cum Laude - Technical Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1982 - 1984 - Computer Consultant – Mellon, Utley and Associates
1984 - 1986 - Computer Consultant – Huguelet Systems
1986 - 1999 - Computer Consultant – Kampf, Trainor and Associates
1999 - 2005 - Programmer/Analyst – Trainor Glass Company and Affiliates
2005 - 2008 - Vice President of Information Technology – Trainor Glass Company and Affiliates
2008 - Present - CIO – Trainor Glass Company and Affiliates
OVERSEES/MANAGES
Information Technology departments – corporate, regional, and divisional
Local and wide area network
Software development
Technical hardware and software staff
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CONTACT
11901 S. Austin Ave., Alsip, IL 60803
T (708) 293.4222
F (708) 293.6222
paul.kampf@trainorglass.com
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
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MARY PENCE | National Marketing & Creative Director

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EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Bachelor of Arts - University of Illinois, Chicago. Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Comprehensive Design, Journalism
Digital Bootcamp - Web Design & Development, Digital Imaging
Art Institute of Illinois - Digital Imaging
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999 - 2002 - Graphics Manager/Senior Designer – Exhibit Source Inc.
2003 - 2004 - Director of Marketing & Advertising – Alyce Designs
2004 - 2009 - Marketing/Creative Director – Orbus Inc.
2009 - 2010 - Marketing/Creative Services Manager – Smurfit-Stone
2010 - Present - National Marketing & Creative Director – Trainor Glass Company & Affiliates
OVERSEES/MANAGES
Marketing, advertising, PR, web design/development, creative services and sales support for all divisions
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CONTACT
939 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
T (312) 870.9671
F (708) 577.1107
mary.pence@trainorglass.com
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
Business Network Chicago (BNC)
Inbound Marketers
eMarketing Association Network
Online Advertising Group
The EDPA Group
UIC Alumni & Friends
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
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