January 19, 2015

ADEL, IOWA – Monarch Materials Group names new president.

Monarch Materials Group, Inc. (Monarch) named Dan Higgins as its new president today. Monarch manufactures residential, basement window egress systems in Adel, IA and Englewood, CO and distributes them throughout the United States.

Dan joins Monarch having extensive experience in the concrete construction industry. His industry experience began as a regional sales manager with ConSpec Marketing and Manufacturing in Kansas City, KS. He also served in multiple roles for Dayton Superior Corporation, a manufacturer of a broad range of concrete construction products and services. Most recently, Dan was with a Pella Window & Door distributor as general manager and director of sales. Prior to this experience, Dan was with Pella Corporation helping lead business development.

Dan is a veteran who has served multiple combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO.

Dan and his family currently reside in Pleasant Hill, IA.