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www.HartfordBusiness.com October 13, 2014 • Hartford Business Journal FBA-13 2nd Place Winner 2014 Connecticut Family Business Awards CATEGORY: 25-75 full-time employees Advanced Performance Glass Inc. What are the family values of your business, and how do they help you remain competitive in the market? Honesty, integrity, and trust are the core values we adhere to at APG. They help us remain competitive because our contractors often rely on our word and reputation. What would your founder say about the state of your company today and its achievements in the last year? APG has returned to profitability after a period of very low profit margins. We are proud to say that our valued employees kept their jobs throughout the tough times we experienced the past few years. Keeping our APG family together is a vital point to our overall success as a business. What is the biggest challenge to your business in the coming year? The weather has a huge impact on our business and the New England winters always present a challenge. There is a rush in the fall to close our buildings in before the snow flies. The cold weather freezes our machinery and causes unsafe working con- ditions, requiring additional work for safety. STATS: Location: South Windsor Industry: Commercial Glazing Founded: 1987 Founders: Thomas Rooke (brother), Gary Rooke (brother) Generation Currently Running Company: 1st Full-Time Employees: 46 Family Members Currently Employed at Company: Thomas Rooke (brother), president; Gary Rooke (brother), vice president; Elaine Rooke (Gary's wife), chief financial officer; Jaime Rooke (Gary's son), laborer; Jeremy Rooke (Gary's son), laborer; Garrett Rooke (Thomas' son), laborer; Tyler Rooke (Thomas' son), laborer Company Website: www. advancedperformanceglass.com APG softball team in 1987, including President Thomas Rooke (middle row, far right) and Vice President Gary Rooke (top row, fourth from the left). (From left) Travis Shaw, foreman; Kevin Rodriguez, apprentice; Matt Jaworski, foreman; Rudy DeCiantis, apprentice; and Gary Rooke, owner honoring Andrew Butterfield, one of APG's foremen who passed away last December. The 1st Annual btr Golf Tournament was sponsored by APG and funded a scholarship in Andy's memory. The entire APG family in September. IS A DREAM YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO SHARE. YOUR BUSINESS MassMutual Financial Group refers to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. CRN201609-185994 BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING + RETIREMENT/401(K) PLAN SERVICES KEY EMPLOYEE RETENTION AND EXECUTIVE BENEFITS PRODUCTS What's right for your business has to be right for your family. So whether you're just starting out or ready to pass your business down to your children, Charter Oak's financial professionals focus on what you need when you need it most. Learn how we can help you achieve your family business goals. Peter Novak General Agent Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co. 76 Batterson Park Road Farmington, CT 06032 860-674-1800 pnovak@financialguide.com www.charteroakfinancial.com