World Millwork Alliance (WMA) announced the appointment of Renee Hornsby as its new executive director, effective September 16, 2024.
Hornsby succeeds president and CEO Rosalie Leone, who has guided the organization for 27 years, guiding it through a transformation from the National Sash & Door Jobbers Association to the Association of Millwork Distributors, and later to WMA.
According to WMA officials, Hornsby brings diverse experience to her role as executive director. Described as a “results-driven leader,” she has a track record of driving strategic growth, executing impactful marketing initiatives, and managing high-profile events, officials added.
Before joining WMA, she served as chief operating officer at the National Hardwood Lumber Association for 16 years. Her expertise spans operations management, board engagement, budget oversight, and positioning organizations as industry leaders in education, advocacy and networking. Hornsby is now prepared to lead WMA into its next phase of success, she said.
“I am thrilled to be joining the World Millwork Alliance and eager to meet the members and connect with the industry at the 2024 Millwork Convention & Tradeshow,” said Hornsby. “Rosalie, the staff, and the board have built a strong foundation, and I look forward to building upon their accomplishments. As Rosalie transitions, I hope to gain her valuable insights and the trust of the WMA community.”
Under Leone’s leadership, WMA rebranded, broadened its scope to reach international markets, and solidified its reputation as a premier trade association, officials said. Her vision and dedication have left an indelible mark on the organization, and her legacy will continue to shape WMA’s path forward, they added.
“I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Renee on her new role as executive director,” Leone said. “This appointment is a testament to her exceptional skills, dedication, and deep understanding of both our members’ needs and the millwork industry as a whole. Renee’s readiness for this role is evident, and I am confident that she will navigate this transition with both grace and strategic insight.”
Leone intends to depart WMA with a solid foundation, she said.
“It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve the WMA leadership and its members,” she said.