Executive Vice President – Specialty Products, Southeast

This accomplished executive brings over 30 years of experience in building materials and big box retail, with a track record of transforming underperforming categories into high-growth, high-margin business units. Known for strategic leadership and deep knowledge of windows, doors, and specialty building products, he has consistently driven results through data-informed merchandising, supplier collaboration, and customer-centric strategies.

Executive Profile:

• 28+ years of leadership experience in building materials, specializing in sales, merchandising, and product management for major national retailers.
• Managed and grew a $1.6B product portfolio at a top-tier home improvement retailer, exceeding company growth benchmarks by 2,700 basis points.
• Doubled business revenue across three major retail partners (THD, Lowe’s, Menards) in less than 12 months at a direct import building products company.
• Successfully led a $600M brand portfolio while overseeing national sales and retail strategy for windows and patio doors.
• Reduced inventory levels by 20% and increased GMROI by 250 basis points by implementing localized assortments and strategic SKU management.
• Recognized with 12 Vendor Partner of the Year awards and multiple JD Power #1 rankings for customer satisfaction in window and door categories.
• Deep technical and operational knowledge, including tools such as Paradigm, NetSuite, TrueCommerce, and BOBJ to optimize marketing, supply chain, and analytics.