In this laid-back and info-packed episode, Vince and Jenna Free welcome Glen Oltmanns Vice President at Senneca Holdings at Senneca Holdings—and longtime friend of the show. Glen shares his decades of experience in cold storage construction and door solutions, unpacking how Senneca’s portfolio of brands has evolved and adapted with the industry.
From traffic doors to high-performance insulated doors, Glen walks us through how Seneca became a one-stop-shop for the cold chain. You'll hear stories from job sites, bacon factories, and even a naval island—plus some laughs about California traffic, foam chemistry, and Glen’s secret life as the company historian.
❄️ Cool Takeaways:
- What Is Senneca Holdings? – A holding company with 10+ brands, 17 locations, and 1,100+ employees, focused on specialty door solutions for cold storage, retail, fire stations, and data centers.
- Decades of Experience – Glen has seen it all—from selling bakery equipment to innovating door designs for cooler and freezer environments.
- Cold Storage Door Innovations – Senneca’s Gen II sliding door and CR1400 interior door show how the company is modernizing tried-and-true products.
- Understanding DOE Compliance – Glen breaks down how Department of Energy regulations impact walk-in coolers and freezer doors under 3,000 sq. ft.
- Traffic Doors & Sustainability – Rotationally molded polyethylene doors offer R-values, sanitation, and durability in food processing applications.
- Field-Driven Feedback – Glen emphasizes the importance of job site experience in improving product design and training future reps.
- Fun Fact – Glen once had to sleep on a remote island while inspecting cold storage doors for a military facility… dedication!
- People First – Whether it’s treating jobsite laborers with respect or mentoring future leaders, Glen lives by the lesson: “Show up, and do what you say you’re going to do.”
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