Draper Adds Architectural Specifications Manager in South Central U.S.

(Spiceland, Ind.) – Draper, Inc., has announced the addition of an Architectural Specifications Manager for the south-central United States. Jay Linville joins Draper after more than 30 years of experience working with the architectural community—including major players in the commercial window shading industry.

“Jay’s experience working with architects specifying solar control solutions for major commercial projects will be invaluable to our efforts in this part of the country,” said Jentry Wittkamper, Draper Director of Sales. “Jay is well respected in the architectural community and has a lot of close contacts. Not only will he be able to quickly leverage his experience on the shading side but will also be able to work with architects on gym equipment and audiovisual equipment as well.”

Draper was founded in 1902 as a manufacturer of window shades for schools, Draper also makes motorized shading systems for the commercial and residential markets; AV projection screens and lifts; custom AV mounts and structures; and custom solar control solutions. Draper is also the largest architectural gym equipment manufacturer in North America.

Linville will work with Patrick Herron, LEED Green Associate, Regional Sales Director for the western USA, to promote the specification of window shades, gymnasium equipment, and audiovisual equipment.

“Draper has a great reputation in the architectural community for manufacturing quality solutions,” said Linville. “I’m excited about this opportunity and anticipate a highly successful partnership.”

To learn more about specifying Draper products in the south-central U.S., contact Jay Linville at jay.linville@DraperInc.com or 469.925.7050.

About Draper
Based in Spiceland, Indiana, Draper manufactures window shades, solar control solutions, projection screens, AV mounts and structures, and gymnasium equipment. The family-owned and -operated business was founded in 1902 by Luther O. Draper and is owned and managed by his descendants. Draper ships products to dealers throughout the United States and more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.draperathome.com.

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