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Eric Raff, Co-founder and CEO of XL Construction, Selects Richard Walker Next CEO Eric Raff, co-founder and CEO of XL Construction, will step down as CEO of the purpose-driven Northern California general contracting firm at the end of 2021 and assume the role of executive chairman. He will be succeeded by Richard Walker, the current […]
Sixeight, a Knoxville-based growth equity firm specializing in privately-owned, legacy businesses, announced its acquisition of US Machine & Tool. US Machine & Tool provides a wide selection of services such as CNC milling and lathe work, wire EDM, surface and OD grinding, and CMM high precision inspections. They also build production jigs, fixtures, and tooling […]
US LBM Acquires Texas’ Oldham Lumber US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has expanded in Texas with the acquisition of Oldham Lumber Company Founded in 1921, Oldham Lumber provides lumber, plywood, engineered wood and framing materials to residential builders and commercial contractors in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hunt, Kaufman, […]
Ledcor Group Announces Senior Executive Changes The Ledcor Group of Companies has announced three key role changes in their organization. The announcements were made by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dave Lede. “These executive changes demonstrate our ongoing commitment to developing our people,” said Dave Lede, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. “Shaping and refining our […]
Strategic approach to executive succession designed to develop and sustain strong leaders ensuring continuing success Jack Bowen, President of EMJ Corporation, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer in addition to his current role. Burt Odom, EMJ’s current CEO, will shift to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. This transition will take […]
Architect Bryan Trubey, the driving force behind the AT&T Stadium, US Bank Stadium and SoFi Stadium, Brings His Bold Creative Vision to Overland Partners Celebrated sports and entertainment venue architect Bryan Trubey, FAIA, will spearhead Overland Partners’ new Dallas design practice. Trubey is a renowned design architect whose signature is on a remarkable list of […]
Industry veteran will oversee and fortify Beko’s builder channel as the home appliance brand continues its expansion in the U.S. market Beko Home Appliances, a subsidiary of global consumer durable company Arçelik, has named Steve Carron as general manager of builder sales. Carron reports to the vice president of sales, Peter Blackwell, and leads Beko’s […]
Ritchie Bros., a global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions, announced today that its Chief Operating Officer, Jim Kessler, will take on the additional role of President, effective immediately. “The President role will align our global revenue, services, operations, and critical support functions under Jim’s leadership,” said Ritchie Bros. CEO Ann Fandozzi. “As we […]
The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) has hired Bradley McKinney as the new executive director of the organization. Bringing a broad range of experience, with a strong background in government affairs and public policy in the public and private sectors focusing on international trade, agriculture, and manufacturing, McKinney will assume the role on September 13, […]