BlueLinx Appoints Bryan Hall and Joan Burke as Regional Vice Presidents

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On June 23, 2022, BlueLinx Holdings announced new appointments in leadership, naming Bryan Hall and Joan Burke as Regional Vice Presidents for the South and North regions, respectively. This strategic move aims to enhance growth and productivity within the company. Bryan, with over 20 years in warehousing and distribution, joins from S.P. Richards, while Joan, starting June 27, brings 30 years of experience, previously leading the Americas Components business at Essentra. Their leadership will cover over 40% of BlueLinx's business.

Positive

• New leadership appointments expected to accelerate growth and profitability.
• Bryan Hall's extensive experience in warehousing and distribution.
• Joan Burke's proven track record of surpassing revenue goals.

Negative

• Management changes could disrupt continuity and operational consistency.

MARIETTA, Ga., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, today announced the appointments of Bryan Hall and Joan Burke as Regional Vice Presidents (RVP) of the South and North regions, respectively, with each reporting to Dwight Gibson, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“As we continue to focus on accelerating growth, optimizing productivity, and driving performance, selecting leaders of the highest caliber remains a strategic imperative. Joan and Bryan bring the right combination of business acumen, strategic growth, and proven leadership. Collectively, they’ll have responsibility for driving over 40% of our business and help move us forward as we become North America’s preeminent building products distributor,” said Dwight Gibson, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "In their RVP roles, they will each be charged with developing plans to spur significant profitable growth while taking ownership for cultivating and developing talent."

Bryan joined BlueLinx on June 13^th, with more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in warehousing and distribution, including developing high-performing teams. In his most recent role, Bryan served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at S.P. Richards, a business products wholesaler that distributes more than 98,000 items, where he developed expertise in operations management and facilitating revenue and profit growth.

Bryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from Willamette University.

Joan begins her role with BlueLinx effective June 27^th, 2022. She has more than 30 years of experience across multiple industries and high impact senior executive leadership roles across the value chain from commercial through supply chain. Most recently, Joan worked at Essentra, a $1.2 billion publicly traded manufacturer and distributor based in the United Kingdom. At Essentra, she served as President of the Americas Components business, leading her teams to deliver results such as surpassing planned revenue and over-delivering operating income. 

Joan earned an MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Management Strategy from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Krannert School of Management at Purdue University.  

ABOUT BLUELINX HOLDINGS

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, metal building products, and other construction materials. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing 40 states, and the strength of a locally-focused sales force, we distribute our comprehensive range of products to over 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, specialty distributors, national home centers, and manufactured housing customers. BlueLinx provides a wide range of value-added services and solutions to our customers and suppliers. We are headquartered in Georgia, with executive offices located at 1950 Spectrum Circle, Marietta, Georgia, and we operate our distribution business through a broad network of distribution centers. BlueLinx encourages investors to visit its website, www.BlueLinxCo.com, which is updated regularly with financial and other important information about BlueLinx.

CONTACTS

Seth Freeman, VP, Marketing and Communications
Seth.Freeman@bluelinxco.com

FAQ

Who are the new Regional Vice Presidents at BlueLinx?

Bryan Hall and Joan Burke were appointed as Regional Vice Presidents for the South and North regions, respectively.

What is the expected impact of the new leadership on BlueLinx's operations?

The new leaders are tasked with driving significant profitable growth and managing over 40% of the company's business.

When did Bryan Hall join BlueLinx?

Bryan Hall joined BlueLinx on June 13, 2022.

When will Joan Burke start her role at BlueLinx?

Joan Burke will begin her role on June 27, 2022.

What background do the new Regional Vice Presidents have?

Bryan Hall has over 20 years in distribution, while Joan Burke has over 30 years in various senior executive roles.