Executives
World Millwork Alliance Names New Executive Director
World Millwork Alliance (WMA) has appointed Renee Hornsby as its new executive director. She succeeds president and CEO Rosalie Leone.
According to WMA officials, Hornsby brings diverse experience to her role. She is described as a “results-driven leader,” with a track record of driving strategic growth, executing impactful marketing initiatives, and managing high-profile events, officials added.
Before joining WMA, Hornsby served as chief operating officer at the National Hardwood Lumber Association for sixteen years. Her expertise spans operations management, board engagement, budget oversight, and positioning organizations as industry leaders in education, advocacy and networking.
“Rosalie, the staff, and the board have built a strong foundation, and I look forward to building upon their accomplishments,” Hornsby said. “As Rosalie transitions [to retirement], I hope to gain her valuable insights and the trust of the WMA community.”
Leone headed the organization for twenty-seven years, guiding it through a transformation period from the National Sash & Door Jobbers Association to the Association of Millwork Distributors, and later WMA. Under her leadership, WMA rebranded, broadened its scope to reach international markets, and solidified its reputation as a premier trade association, officials said.
“It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve the WMA leadership and its members,” Leone said.
Marvin Hires VP of IT
Marvin has hired Sarah Aronovici to serve as vice president of information technology transformation and operations. Aronovici will lead the company’s enterprise business technology needs, infrastructure and cybersecurity services, while helping to transform IT operations for short- and long-term success.
Aronovici has more than two decades of experience in systems planning, strategy and leadership, having served in leadership roles for several Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, she was responsible for McCormick & Co.’s strategy and IT operations, where she honed her expertise in infrastructure, service desk, collaboration suite and applications.
Bandy Joins Andersen Corp. as VP and Chief Sustainability Officer
George Bandy has joined Andersen Corp. as its new vice president and chief sustainability officer.
Bandy has more than twenty-five years of leadership experience in the sustainability space, working across a wide variety of industries, including sustainability leadership roles at Amazon and Mohawk Industries. Most recently he served as chief sustainability officer at Darling Fibers, a polyester chip and fiber manufacturer.
According to Andersen officials, Bandy has been recognized for his leadership by the U.S. Green Building Council with its Leadership Award and is a recipient of the Living Future Hero award.
West Shore Home Announces Patel as Chief Marketing Officer
West Shore Home announced that Al Patel has been named its new chief marketing officer. Patel joins the company with more than three decades of experience in brand management and lead generation, overseeing several national brands at the C-suite level. Most recently, he led the marketing team at Trugreen as well as Culligan International. Prior to that, he led brand marketing efforts at MillerCoors and Procter and Gamble.
“This team has built a solid reputation using innovation and technology to become a leader in the home remodeling industry, and I’m thrilled to help take it to the next level,” said Patel.
ODL Adds Custodio as VP of Canadian Sales
ODL Inc. has appointed Daniel Custodio to the role of vice president of sales for Canada. Custodio reports to Scot Harder, ODL’s vice president of pro channel and custom sales.
He draws from his background in the residential building materials industry, including a focus on fenestration, ODL officials said. Prior to joining the company, he held leadership positions at Cornerstone Building Brands and he’s a graduate of McMaster University, with an MBA and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Management
Steves & Sons Announces Three Promotions
Steves & Sons has announced the promotion of Adam Guthrie, Ben Battjes and Jason West from regional sales managers to sales directors. Guthrie, Battjes and West manage the company’s outside presence for both its regional and area sales management teams.
Guthrie is based in Valdosta, Georgia. As a graduate of Middle Georgia State University, he has ten years of sales experience, six of which have been with Steves & Sons. He is a family man who enjoys the outdoors, including golfing, fishing and lake outings.
Battjes is based in Middlebury, Indiana, and has worked in the millwork industry for eleven years, including nine with Steves & Sons. A Ball State University graduate, he has been happily married for thirteen years with three children and enjoys working on his farm as a hobby.
West is based in Houston, Texas, and has worked for Steves & Sons for four years. A graduate of East Carolina University, he has more than thirteen years of service as an aviation officer in the Army National Guard. Outside of his professional and military commitments, he is a devoted parent to two young sons and enjoys spending quality time with his family, playing golf and traveling.
Obituaries
Industry Mourns the Loss of Al Babiuk
Al Babiuk, former CEO of Loewen and former chairperson for the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), passed away suddenly in early September. Babiuk’s commitment and contribution to Loewen and the association cannot be overstated, WDMA officials said in a message to the association’s members.
“WDMA is greatly saddened by the sudden passing of Al. His contributions to the industry were numerous,” said WDMA CEO Michael O’Brien.
KMR
KMR Announces New Art Director
Key Media & Research (KMR), publisher of [DWM] magazine and the [DWM] e-newsletter, hired Tim Shaw as its newest art director. Shaw has over two decades of experience as a creative-minded designer, delivering cutting-edge design solutions. From 2009 to 2024, he operated an independent design firm, serving as the graphic designer for magazines such as Home Design & Decor and Cordillera Ranch Living. From 2003 to 2008, he served as creative director for Pixelworks Inc., designing the firm’s flagship publications, San Antonio Woman and Denver Woman.
Shaw has an associate’s degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Portland and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Cal Poly Humboldt. KMR is a provider of research, data and media for and about glass and related industries. In addition to [DWM] magazine and the [DWM] e-newsletter, the company publishes USGlass magazine, the USGNN.com daily newsletter, AGRR™ magazine, the glassBYTEs™ newsletter, WindoW Film™ magazine, PPF magazine and related newsletters. KMR also produces live events, such as Auto Glass Week™, the International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™, and Glass Expo regional events for the glass and glazing, and door and window industries throughout North America. The company’s research division produces Glassdata.com, the Glass & Glazing Outlook and many customized reports.
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