Brad Begin is chairman of Alpen High Performance Products. Prior to this role, Begin was CEO since 2006, broadening Alpen’s focus from manufacturing high-performance insulated glass units to include super-insulating North American–style and European-style windows, doors, and fenestration products. Prior to Alpen, Begin was CEO of Metalwest, one of the nation’s largest Western-based metal processors and distributors, from 1994 until 2006. Begin began his career practicing law in Dallas, Texas, from 1985 to 1994. He holds a BA in history and political science from Texas Christian University and a JD from the University of Texas.