Chris Young, sales manager of the outdoor living products division for Fombell, Pa.-based Veka Inc., died Sept. 20, 2024, after a nine-month battle with cancer.
Born in Chicora, Pa., Young was a Veka employee since 1995, starting out in the quality department before transitioning to a window and door fabrication technician role a year later.
He moved up through the company to become technical account manager and regional sales manager before being promoted to divisional sales manager, where he oversaw Veka Outdoor Living products, guiding a team of four territory sales managers through more than 13 years of growth, innovation and success.
"Chris's passion for his work, dedication to his coworkers, and unwavering commitment to his customers were evident in everything he did. He faced each challenge with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help others, inspiring those around him with his positivity and respect for all," the company said in a statement.