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36 • NOVEMBER 2012 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Sentinel Fence & Rail names Marine Corps veteran to position of vice-president of sales LUMBERTON, N.C. — Sentinel Fence & Rail, a supplier of U.S.-made commercial railing and aluminum fences, has named Matthew M. Scheib as vice-president of sales. Scheib recently retired at the rank of master gunnery sergeant after a 25- year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. Originally from Pennsylvania, he studied business administration at Penn State University before enlisting in the Marines in 1988. "I joined the Sentinel team first and foremost because I trust the lead- ership and because Sentinel is com- mitted to providing its customers with a superior American-made product," said Scheib. "I am excited about the opportu- nity to blend the Marine Corps leader- ship and management techniques I mastered over the last 25 years into P.V.C. PROFILES • SECTIONS • CAPS Lowest Prices • Highest Quality Easy Credit Terms Save more and Keep Up With The Misadventures Of Pete & Jake Each Month in World Fence News! We will teach you how! UVX Universal Vinyl Extruders, Inc. 631-643-1786 learn to fabricate! www.uvxextruders.com NEW CONVENIENT PICK UP POINT IN MARYLAND Matthew M. Scheib, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, has been named vice-president of sales for Sentinel Fence & Rail. Sentinel's philosophy and mission statements," he said. "We're extremely honored to have Matthew as part of the Sentinel team," added company owner Matt Feeko. "Who is better to represent this organ- ization as an industry leader than someone who has served our great na- tion?" Though his initial enlistment was as an aviation operations specialist as- signed to a Marine attack squadron based out of Cherry Point, N.C., Scheib participated in numerous de- ployments throughout the U.S and abroad. One of these missions in- cluded a deployment in support of Op- eration Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the Gulf War. He was then transferred to Marine recruiting duty and served at various locations throughout the Northeast United States. Later, he was recognized as a mas- ter trainer and achieved the rank of master gunnery sergeant in just 19 years. Prior to retiring, Scheib was cho- sen to be the training team chief for the 1st Marine Corps District, covering a territory that encompassed 11 states, where he was responsible for leading and training 454 Marines. For more information on Sentinel Fence & Rail and its product lines, visit www.sentinelmfg.com. Proper phone etiquette continued from page 26 • Show a genuine interest in the person's call. • Use standard manners, such as saying "please" and "thank you." • Ask your callers for permission to put them on hold. Always offer a brief explanation as to why you are placing a caller on hold. To learn more rules for communi- cating on the phone, purchase Polite, Professional and Promotable: Eti- quette for Today's Workplace at www.workplacetrainingcenter.com. The new training kit teaches busi- ness etiquette ground rules for the workplace. PHOTO COURTESY SENTINEL FENCE & RAIL