United Plate Glass Company

Mike Cully has had the rare opportunity to make his passion his profession for over 40 years. Being a hands-on owner has given Mike a unique understanding of quality and service. As a result, he believes in exceeding customer expectations, and he does it by always being accessible and personally going out of his way to solve customers' problems. Mike learned integrity and work ethic from his father, William Cully, an entrepreneur who purchased UPG in 1981. Mike graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, then worked in the glass business on the West Coast for a few years. He then returned home to join his father and brother at United Plate Glass in 1983, eventually taking over as President in 2003. As UPG has undergone growth and change throughout the years, one thing has remained constant - Mike's dedication to the company his family has built and the customers they serve. From those simple beginnings, years of hard work and risk taking under Mike's leadership has transformed UPG into one of the premier independent glass distributors on the East Coast.

Joyce Cully has partnered with husband, Mike, for over 40 years to build United Plate Glass into a difference making company, both for the people employed there as well as the community in which it operates. A professional business woman, she has paired a keen awareness of the glass industry with sound judgement and resourcefulness to help turn UPG business plans into reality. Joyce learned early on from her father, who was also in the glass business, that hard work leads to success. As Controller, she oversees everything from finances and accounting to human resources. One of the most fulfilling parts of her job is the ability to institute programs which give back to the employees, who she sees as the most important part of UPG. She is also heavily involved in charity work and has spearheaded many initiatives to give back to the community. She and husband Mike have worked hard at building a successful business together, and worked equally as hard to give something back during that process.

Matt Anderson has been with UPG since 2002. Like so many before him, Matt first learned the business as a customer service representative. Over the years, Matt's responsibilities have grown with the company. He originally worked at the Pennsylvania facility for six years in various roles from handling the window accounts to running production. He then transferred to North Carolina to head-up UPG operations in Lincolnton and has been the driving force behind our success there. In his free time, Matt is an avid animal advocate participating in various non-profit organizations such as Help Animals To Survive (H.A.T.S.).

Cory joined the UPG team after graduating from Kent State University in 2012. With his degree in computer information systems he was brought on to configure and implement UPG’s newly purchased ERP solution, FeneVision.  After a successful implementation he continued to grow and improve his skills in glass knowledge and IT, which lead to his promotion as Director of IT. As time progressed Cory found himself getting more involved in other departments and ultimately being promoted to Director of Administration. In 2018 Cory started to handle equipment design, layout, and purchases. It was at that same time that he began design of UPG’s 3rd fabrication facility in Frederick, Maryland. In Cory’s free time he enjoys home renovation projects, attending craft beer festivals, and watching and raising his three beautiful children.

Bob has been with UPG since 1999 after serving in the US Navy as an Instrumentman Rating Petty Officer 3rd Class.  Bob first learned the business as a customer service representative. Over the years, he has held various responsibilities from working in IT during our setup and transition to our current ERP Solution to working as a building supervisor for our residential and commercial departments.  In his free time Bob enjoys working to restore his 1860’s farmhouse, gardening and raising chickens.

Ethan joined UPG in 2013 as summer help running a CNC machine.  Over time he learned how to operate multiple pieces of equipment and began overseeing departments.  He ran the heavy glass department before helping to get the custom lami department off the ground.  He oversaw building two for a little over a year and by January of 2020 he began to oversee all 3 buildings at our Butler location.  He has spent time learning lean manufacturing and helping to implement that throughout the Butler facilities.  Ethan helps direct product flow, controls day to day operations, and continues to learn and implement new ways to help our employees become more efficient and produce a consistently high-quality product.  In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, doing DIY projects, and is a scratch golfer.

Rob joined the UPG Team in 2017. He commuted from Maryland to the Butler, PA facility for almost 3 years to gain a better understanding of the glass industry and the processes. He worked the entire process from glass cutting, tempering and fabrication. In December 2019 the Frederick, Maryland Facility was able to start receiving equipment and Rob was then able to transfer his knowledge and experience into his present role as Plant Manager. Prior to UPG Rob was VP Operations for a Home Medical Equipment Company in Maryland for 22 years. A proud Army Veteran from 1986 – 1996 holding duties as Medic, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Training Instructor and Equal Employment Officer. Upon an Honorable Discharge in 1996 he completed and Graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Amanda joined the company in January 2019. Amanda has worked in various progressive Human Resource roles in both the Retail/Distribution and Healthcare industries. Since coming to UPG, Amanda has learned much about UPG’s most precious commodity… the employees! She has also come to know the intricate processes and operations of glass fabrication during her time with the organization. In her current role, Amanda provides support and feedback to our employees at all 3 UPG locations, handles recruiting for our Butler and Maryland locations, ensures legal/governmental compliance for the organization, along with managing payroll activities. Amanda is a graduate of Robert Morris College (now Robert Morris University) with a major in Communications and Media Production. In her free time, Amanda enjoys watching her children’s sporting events, doing DIY projects and is an avid reader.

Jonathan "Joffy" Thompson joined the UPG team back in 2011, but he's literally grown up in the glass industry. His father works for a major float manufacturer and has called on Mike and Joyce since before Joffy was born. So, while Joff had been exposed to the flat glass industry both at home as well as through various courses covering glass fundamentals, his first experience at UPG was much more "hands-on". From the start, ownership knew his skill set would center on customer engagement. However, in an effort to gain a better understanding of our products and processes, Joffy first started in production, where he learned to do everything from cutting glass to running a tempering line. He was then able to transfer this knowledge and experience into his present role as Sales Manager for our PA location. In his free time, Joff is an avid CrossFitter, and also enjoys cooking and brewing his own craft beer!

Domenic joined the UPG management team in 2022 after graduating from Slippery Rock University. With his degree in Environmental, Health & Safety Management, he was brought on to continue to grow and improve the company’s culture at all 3 UPG locations regarding the health and safety of all our employees. During his time here, he has also continued to learn and grow his skills in glass knowledge, which lead to him overseeing the documentation and evaluation of proper safety glass tempering. In Domenic’s free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, health and fitness, and traveling to new places.