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January 30, 2013

The Mooresville, N.C.-based home center giant promoted Stephen Szilagyi to oversee logistics and distribution.

January 25, 2013

Michael Jones comes to the No. 2 home center chain from Husqvarna.

December 5, 2012

Bill Tucker, former president of the Florida Building Material Association and his wife Terri, previously CFO of Ro-Mac Lumber and Supply, have formed E to the Third Power Consulting -- e3 Consulting. 

Based in Leesburg, Fla., the company will offer leadership training as well as CFO-level services to companies unable to afford a full-time CFO. “E to the third power refers to the three E’s we bring to our clients: experience, expertise and empathy," said Bill Tucker.

November 29, 2012

Former Home Depot executive Michael Esposito has joined HoneyBaked as its new VP, human resources, a newly created position. Esposito previously served as director of associate relations for the Home Depot’s northern division.

August 29, 2012

The Chamberlain Group, a specialist and leader in garage-door openers, appointed Robert Markwart to president, LiftMaster, Americas and Gary Scott to president, Chamberlain and HeathCo, Americas.

November 22, 2011

Beacon Roofing Supply appointed Rick C. Welker as VP and chief accounting officer effective Nov. 18. 

Welker formerly served as VP and corporate controller and will continue to report to David R. Grace, executive VP and chief financial officer. 

Welker, age 52, is a CPA and CMA and began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers. He joined Beacon in 2004 prior to its IPO and has assisted with the company's substantial growth including many acquisitions, according to the company's statement.

 

November 7, 2011

Louisiana-Pacific has posted a third-quarter net loss of $65.6 million, compared with a net loss of $32 million in the third quarter of 2010. Net sales for the quarter ended Sept. 30 totaled $351 million, up 8.7% from $323 million in the year-ago period.

October 7, 2011

Do it Best Corp. promoted two new regional managers who will focus on building and strengthening member relationships in the eastern and southern United States.

The company named David Enmark regional sales and business development manager for a large portion of the southern United States. Also, Do it Best Corp. named Rob Schmiedel regional sales and business development manager for the northeastern United States.

July 12, 2011

Some 300 contractors helped celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Blue Ridge Lumber, based in Blairstown, N.J.

Founders Grace and Donald Ackerson were also on hand, with live entertainment and a vendor expo. Some 25 vendors took part in the event as well.

June 29, 2011

Do it Best Corp. has promoted Marty Bailey to a new position in charge of the co-op's World Class Commerce Center initiative. The Fort Wayne, Ind.-based co-op also promoted Gary Hoffmann to the position of national advantage program manager.

May 17, 2011

Chicago-based True Value Co. hired a new chief information officer responsible for leading the co-op's information technology team and managing the co-op's retail and enterprise systems.

Prior to joining True Value, Rosalee Hermens was CIO for The Timberland Co.

March 18, 2011

Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Do it Best Corp. announced the appointment of new merchandise managers to replace three retiring managers, effective April 1, 2011.

The co-op appointed Gary Loosle for lawn and garden – green goods, Josh Meyer for paint and sundries, and Chris Steinlicht for rental and store supplies.

December 21, 2008

Manny Gonzalez will manage the distribution and logistics of all building product materials and products....

December 15, 2008

John D. Wendler will oversee marketing activities for the company....

December 14, 2008

In his new role, Tom Ray will oversee Plum Creek’s 10 manufacturing operations, one of...

December 8, 2008

The company has promoted Chris Martin to regional sales manager of California and northern Nevada...

December 2, 2008

Former HD Supply exec joins Ace veterans in shoring up strategic planning and other operations....

November 24, 2008

Friedman’s Home Improvement, the largest locally-owned home improvement retailer in San Francisco’s North Bay area,...

October 29, 2008

Judd has been president and chief operating officer of BlueLinx since 2004....

October 21, 2008

David Seiders, one of the housing industry’s best-known economic forecasters, will retire from the National...

October 21, 2008

Betsy Seaton had been leading the company's strategic planning efforts as a senior director....

September 11, 2008

The former executive at Armstrong Building Products and American Standard will lead W.C. Bradley, the...

August 26, 2008

Karel K. Czanderna held various executive management positions in the home channel before joining the...

August 24, 2008

S. Thomas Moser served as vice chairman of KPMG, the U.S. member firm of KPMG...

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