Nov. 23, 2010 – Top-ranked Canadian curler Jennifer Jones and her team visited the manufacturing plant of their sponsor Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors on November 18, 2010. Jones is the current Canadian champion skip and her team has been top ranked in Canada for the past four years. The tour was designed to give Team Jennifer Jones a better understanding of how Jeld-Wen manufactures its windows and doors and to inspire the employees who produce them.
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From left: Dawn Askin (lead), Jill Officer (second), Sante Cigana (Jeld-Wen Canada VP of sales), Jennifer Jones (skip), Lou Valeriati (Jeld-Wen Canada VP operations) and Kaitlyn Lawes (third).
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“Sponsorship isn’t just about a logo on a jersey,” says Sante Cigana, vice-president of Jeld-Wen Canada. “Our company is all about outstanding performance. Team Jennifer Jones exemplifies that quality and we’re very excited that the team has taken the initiative to learn more about our company and the products we produce.”
Over 250 staff were on hand at the Jeld-Wen window and door manufacturing facility in Vaughan, Ont. to welcome members Jennifer Jones (Skip), Dawn Askin (Lead), Jill Officer (Second) and Kaitlyn Lawes (Third). After the tour, an hour-long meet-and-greet was organized for employees, who came with photographs and news articles for autographs.
Jennifer Jones Highlights
2010, 2009 and 2008 Canadian Scotties Tournament of Hearts Champions
2009 World Curling Tour Players’ Championship Winner
2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 Top Ranked Canadian Team
2008 World Women’s Champions
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