CEO/PRESIDENT, FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS
WHY: Founder of company that’s one of country’s largest distributors of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems in country. Went public in 2017, raised about $180M, before 2020 sale to private equity firm American Securities LLC. Deal valued at $1.4B including debt. Over 270 locations across North America.
IN THE NEWS: Acquisitive year for firm, buying Long Island-based Marjam Supply Company, adding 32 locations in the eastern U.S., and Sices Material Products in Indiana.
NOTABLE: Partnered with the Los Angeles Angels as the team’s first jersey patch partner.
