Contestant Close Up: Mary Morissette

AGRR magazine and the GlassBYTEs.com daily email newsletter are marking the days until the Auto Glass Technician Olympics by introducing this year's competitor field with a daily contestant profile.

Mary Morrissette is the first woman to compete in the Auto Glass Technician Olympics, bringing 20 years of experience and an NGA Certification with her from AGRSS-registered Champion Glass in Springdale, Mass.

Morrissette, who has one child with her long-time partner, enjoys working in the yard and spending time with her family.

She will be using Dow Automotive brand adhesives at the competition.

The Auto Glass Technician Olympics, now in its second year, is co-sponsored by the Independent Glass Association (IGA) and AGRR magazine. The event follows on the heels of the second annual Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) Conference and both events, along with the National Windshield Repair Association Conference and the Windshield Repair Olympics are co-located this year with the Auto Glass Expo @ NACE.

The events will be held November 1-4, 2006 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

CLICK HERE for more information about the Auto Glass Technician Olympics.