Executives
Forte Opening Solutions Names Graham Thayer CEO
Forte Opening Solutions, formerly Masonite Architectural, recently announced the appointment of Graham Thayer as CEO. Thayer brings more than 25 years of experience in the building materials industry, with a background in architecturally specified commercial openings.
Thayer served as senior vice president and business leader of Masonite Architectural from 2016 to 2020, prior to its 2024 divestiture and subsequent rebranding to Forte Opening Solutions. During his tenure, he expanded the business through multiple strategic acquisitions and a strong focus on innovative, architecturally specified products, officials say. Most recently, he was the managing partner at Rondeau Partners, a strategic planning and development services firm that advises manufacturing companies on operational and commercial growth.
Con-Vey Announces Jeremy Goebel as Next President
Con-Vey has announced the appointment of Jeremy Goebel as its new president. The company’s board of directors voted unanimously to promote Goebel, naming him the fourth president in the company’s 79-year history. He succeeds Dave Larecy, who will remain as CEO of Con-Vey Holding Inc.
Goebel began his career at Con-Vey in 2013, in sales, was promoted to sales manager in 2017, and became vice president in January 2023. During his time as vice president, he oversaw the sales, mechanical and electrical engineering, and equipment lifecycle departments. In his new role, he will also assume responsibility for manufacturing, purchasing and planning.
Larecy will continue in his role as CEO of Con-Vey Holding, providing strategic oversight across all Con-Vey Holding businesses, including 7robotics, and continuing to lead shared service departments.
Woodgrain Appoints CEO, New Regional Vice President
Woodgrain, a manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials, made two announcements regarding leadership changes. Company officials announced that Steve Prado has been promoted to vice president for the Southwest region of the distribution division. This newly established region includes the Woodgrain and Kelleher distribution centers in California and Hawaii.
Prado spent 26 years with OrePac and the last nine years with Kelleher, holding a variety of positions ranging from salesperson to senior vice president.
The company also announced the implementation of its long-term succession plan. After 16 years as CEO, Kelly Dame will begin transitioning leadership responsibility to Todd Dame, who will assume the role of CEO of Woodgrain by September of 2025. Todd brings more than 18 years of experience in the door, millwork and building products industry, most recently as president of the Woodgrain distribution division.
Narayan Joins Builders FirstSource as President
Builders FirstSource Inc. recently appointed Gayatri Narayan to the newly created role of president, technology and digital solutions. Narayan, who reports to CEO Peter Jackson, is responsible for the “continued development and delivery of innovative digital products” and launching digitally enabled business models, officials said. She also leads the company’s Paradigm subsidiary, which provides digital solutions and services for the building products industry.
Narayan has more than 20 years of technology leadership experience. She joins Builders FirstSource Inc. from PepsiCo, where she led digital product development across frontline sales, manufacturing and revenue management.
ProVia Promotes John Fox to VP of Finance
ProVia recently announced the promotion of John Fox to vice president of finance. Fox assumes the responsibilities of Larry Troyer, who served as vice president of finance and administration for the past 30 years, until retiring recently.
Fox began his employment with ProVia in 2022, serving as a financial analyst. In January 2023, he was promoted to director of finance, and in January 2024 to executive director of finance.
Prior to joining the company, Fox served 14 years in finance at The J.M. Smucker Company. He holds dual degrees in accounting and finance, an MBA from Ashland University, and is a certified public accountant.
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