

In the Bottom 30% of 1808 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
In the Bottom 25% of 32 Nearby Companies in Punta Gorda, FL
3rd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably
Mr. Jackson joined PGT Innovations in November 2005 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and President. In 2006, Mr. Jackson helped lead the Company's IPO and was later named Executive Vice President. In 2014, Mr. Jackson became President and Chief Operating Officer with responsibilities overseeing the Company’s strategic direction. In 2016, Mr. Jackson was appointed to the Board of Directors.
Prior to joining PGT Innovations, Mr. Jackson held various executive management roles. In 2004 Jeff joined The Hershey Company as Vice President and Corporate Controller. Prior to Hershey, Mr. Jackson served in positions of increasing responsibility with Schwan’s Bakery, including Senior Vice President - General Manager of Emerging Channels and Senior Vice President and CFO. In addition, Jackson worked for Flowers Foods, Inc., Coca-Cola, and KPMG.
Mr. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of West Georgia and is a Certified Public Accountant in Georgia.
Mr. Jackson serves on the Board of Directors for Smith Douglas Homes a private home builder based in Atlanta, GA as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Mr. Jackson is the Chair of Children First, a nonprofit organization in Sarasota County.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at PGT Innovations.
Based on 26 ratings, Jeff Jackson ranks right below Ply Gem's CEO, Gary Robinette.
PGT Innovations' CEO is highly regarded by the Marketing department, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Female employees. However, Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
PGT Innovations ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for CEO Rating Score.
PGT Innovations ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in Punta Gorda, FL for CEO Rating Score.
