Apogee Architectural Metals Names New Vice President of Design and Technical Services

Apogee Architectural Metals has named Mike Pedersen as vice president of design and technical services. Part of the Apogee Architectural Metals Leadership Team, he will lead engineering and technical services across the organization, strengthening the integration of design, product performance and project execution.

“Mike brings a strong combination of technical expertise, operational discipline and leadership experience,” says Troy Johnson, president of Apogee Architectural Metals. “His ability to connect strategy to execution and build high-performing teams will be critical as we continue to strengthen our technical foundation and deliver reliable, scalable solutions for our customers.”

Pederson's experience and responsibilities

In his new role at Apogee Architectural Metals, Pedersen will focus on advancing design and engineering capabilities that support increasingly complex project requirements – from energy performance and code compliance to constructability and long-term durability. He also will play a key role in strengthening collaboration between product management, engineering and field teams.

Pedersen brings nearly two decades of experience in the building envelope industry. He served the majority of his career with Permasteelisa North America, where he held several senior leadership roles including executive general manager and chief operating officer. In these roles, he oversaw large-scale project portfolios, led organizational transformation efforts and drove improvements in operational performance across engineering, project management, manufacturing and installation. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer at Building Blocks Facades.

“In today’s environment, delivering high-performance building envelope systems requires close alignment between design, engineering and execution,” says Pedersen. “I’m excited to join Apogee Architectural Metals and work alongside a talented team to strengthen our technical capabilities and support our customers with solutions that perform both on paper and in the field.”