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Chuck and Sandy Scholl – CEO and CFO, Owners
Their story began in 1974 when Chuck first started working as an installer for the company. In 1980 he had the opportunity to purchase the company, which at the time consisted of one truck. He played the role of both installer and salesman while Sandy worked out of their home as the secretary and financial partner.
Over the years the company has evolved into one of the leading insulation contractors in central NY. In the beginning, their base was their home in West Winfield. Many years later they were located at Horatio St. in Utica until in 2006 when they made the move to River Rd. in Marcy.
Chuck is the CEO and is continuing his role as the visionary of the company, looking into new opportunities and uncovering the latest technology. Sandy is the CFO and continues to oversee the financial department.
They both enjoy many hobbies. Chuck spends his free time playing golf and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Sandy enjoys riding her horse and competing in State wide quarter horse shows. The couple’s four grandchildren keep them very busy.
Email Chuck: cscholl@standardinsulatingco.com
Email Sandy:sscholl@standardinsulatingco.com
Jennifer Keida – COO
The oldest of Chuck and Sandy’s four daughters, Jennifer runs the day to day operations. Jennifer started in the Connecticut branch in 2000, after college, other experiences and adventures. She began in sales and grew into the general manager’s position in CT. After making a decision, in 2003, to raise her family in central NY, she and her husband, Phil, moved their two daughters to the Mohawk Valley to join the Utica staff. Since then, she has moved to Sales Manager, to Executive VP and to her most current post, as COO.
Jennifer enjoys watching and supporting her daughters’ many interests and talents. She also contributes her time to the Mohawk Chamber of Commerce, where she is the current chair. The American Heart Association and it’s mission are also important to her. She is on the Go Red For Women committee and has been a passion speaker for events.
Email Jennifer: jkeida@standardinsulatingco.com
Scott Spencer – General Manager - SI Spray Systems, a division of Standard Insulating Co.
Scott comes to Standard Insulating Co. with decades of experience in the commercial industry. Scott began his career in the insulation industry in 1975 where he was a general helper for the family insulation business. In 1980, Scott gained the skills to spray foam on commercial and industrial projects, working as the foreman. Scott began managing large commercial foam roofing projects just a few years later. By 1990, Scott was the project manager running multiple crews experienced in applying products such as spray foam and coatings, single-ply membrane roofing systems, epoxy flooring systems and FDA & USDA coatings for food processing facilities. Since 2006, Scott has been contributing the development of the commercial division. He bids and manages all commercial projects.
In his free time, Scott enjoys boating, hunting and fishing.
Email Scott: sspencer@standardinsulatingco.com
Ken Gates - Quality Control/ HERS Rater
Ken’s focus is on Health, Safety and Efficiency of your home. Ken is a Building Analyst Professional and Heating Professional certified accredited through BPI (building performance institute). He started out with Standard Insulating Co. as the Operations Manager and immediately started taking classes in building science. He is now our HERS rater working with our customers to ensure efficient and safe new homes. His experience as Operations Manager gives him unique insight to the application of insulation into your home.
Away from work Ken keep busy racing a dirt Pro Stock at Fonda Speedway; winning the track championship the last two years, with associate sponsorship from BPI and Standard Insulating Co.
Email Ken: kgates@standardinsulatingco.com
Jon Davignon – Controller
Jon is the company’s accountant. He oversees the company’s daily financial and accounting tasks as well as aids in human resource management. Prior to joining the Standard Insulating team, he worked in the area for an accounting firm and served as an officer in the US Coast Guard. He enjoys coaching both lacrosse and hockey and has coached at numerous colleges and high schools.
Jon resides in Clinton with his wife and four children and enjoys life in the country setting of central NY. He looks forward to aiding you in your home investment.
Email Jon: jdavignon@standardinsulatingco.com
Brooke Scholl – Administrative Assistant
Brooke started with Standard Insulating Co. in Oct. of 2006. She greets our customers both at the door and on the phone. She looks forward to speaking with you and scheduling your free estimates. Her responsibilities also include assisting our sales department.
Brooke will assist you with the task of filling out the necessary paperwork to gain the most value of the incentives and rebates available.
Brooke enjoys participating in several sporting events and is a member of a USA volleyball team.
Email Brooke: bscholl@standardinsulatingco.com
Bill Backell – Energy Program Director
Bill comes to Standard Insulating Co from NYS Weatherization program with 10 years of energy auditing experience. He is certified and accredited by BPI (Building Performance Institute) as a Building Analyst Professional, Building Shell Professional and Heating Professional for three years. Bill brings 20 years of experience in the building construction field. He was also a teacher for Head Start, a pre school program for 4 and 5 year olds.
When Bill is away from work his focus is on family. He has been a single Dad for 12 years raising his teenage sons. Bill brings the same passion he has for parenting to every customer’s house.
Email Bill: bbackell@standardinsulatingco.com
Richard Waite – Sales Consultant
Rich started with Standard Insulating in September 1991 as an installer.
He quickly moved to sales and has been consulting and specifying
insulation for homeowners and commercial projects ever since. He
served as a Navy Seabee with the U.S. Naval Construction Force from September 1984 through September 2005. Rich was then activated in the Naval Reserves during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2002. Rich has been the varsity football coach for Mount Markham High School for the past 8 years and is also active with the Optimist Club, VFW and American Legion. Rich resides in West Winfield with his wife, Jill and their three daughters Deanna, Jenna, and Nadine.Email Richard: rwaite@standardinsulatingco.com
Jeff Reese– Sales Consultant
Jeff started in the construction industry in the early 1980’s. He started as a laborer, worked as a carpenter, cabinet maker, and when he left construction in the late 1990’s he was running commercial construction projects. Jeff then spent 10 years in the Insurance business starting in sales and spending the last 6 of those years in sales management. Jeff was not looking for a career change when he found Standard Insulating Co. but in Jeff’s words “Construction is where my heart is, and this company is trying to do the right things for the right reasons”. Jeff believes education about home energy use is the key to comfort and energy conservation. With this in mind Jeff has joined our team.
Jeff and his wife have 3 children, Nick, Bill, and Jessica. Jeff and Michelle enjoy mountain biking, hiking and…”now that the kids are on their own, we’re trying to remember if we have any hobbies”.
Email Jeff: jreese@standardinsulatingco.com
Michael Powell- Operations Manager and Estimator
After serving 7 years as a combat medic with the U.S. Army, Mike returned to the area. He spent the next 13 years in the construction industry, owning and operating his own contracting business. Mike is responsible for estimating and bid work for the commercial division, but can be seen supervising most project sites.
Michael and his wife, Alechia, reside in Ilion, NY with their two children, Dakoda and Alexis. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Email Michael: mpowell@standardinsulatingco.com
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