Black & Decker
Adam Findlay is assistant channel marketing manager for Black & Decker’s hardware and home improvement products. He will be based out of the company’s Mississauga, ON office. 

Can-Save
Wendy Camirand is division sales manager, specialty building products, at Can-Save. She is an 18-year veteran of the company with 16 of those in sales role. Dan O'Hara is division sales manager – doors. He will be shifting focus to managing sales in the company’s expanding door division.

RONA
Jean Gaulin is chairman of RONA's board of directors. He headed up Gaz Metropolitain, Ultramar, and then Ultramar Diamond Shamrock after the merger of Ultramar and Diamond Shamrock. Currently he is director of the National Bank of Canada, Groupe Saint-Hubert, Saputo, and Bombardier Recreational Products. Doris Bradstreet Daughney and Robert Sartor are directors to the board.

Home Depot
Jim Moncada is the merchant for paint at Home Depot Canada. He was formerly the paint buyer at Canadian Tire. 

The Scotts Miracle-Gro
Brian Kura is senior vice-president, North America Sales, of The Scotts Company LLC. He began his career with the company in 1997, where he established the Lowe's Business Development Team. Prior to joining the company, he held positions with Chevron Chemical Company and Monsanto.

RenoWorks
Lena Ziebart is vice-president, operations for RenoWorks. Most recently, she worked for Critical Mass, a company that specializes in web design and customer experience. 

Jiangsu Sainty Tools
George Aitcheson is in charge of sales and marketing for North America at Jiangsu Sainty Tools Corp. Previously, he spent several years working as a senior buyer of hardware, tools, and décor at TSC Stores. 

Sea Gull Lighting
Paul Vrabel is director of the energy-efficient products group at Sea Gull Lighting Products. Prior to joining the company, he worked for ICF International, a global professional services firm.

Kamco Supply
Steven Adelman is regional sales manager at Kamco Supply. He has spent the last 20 years with USG Corp. working with contractors, distributors, and architects.

Masco
Timothy Wadhams is chief executive officer of Masco Corporation’s Board of Directors.  He previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Donald J. DeMarie, Jr. is executive vice-president.  He was formerly the company's group president for the installation and other services segment.  John G. Sznewajs is vice-president-chief financial officer. He previously served as treasurer and vice-president for corporate development. Richard Manoogian is executive chairman. He was previously the second chairman and CEO in the company's 78-year history, having succeeded his father, Alex Manoogian, who founded the company in 1929.

Stanley National
Dave Evans is general manager, hardware, Canada, for Stanley National Hardware. He joined the company a year ago as vice-president, sales and marketing.

Rust-Oleum
Dave Lypko is director of sales, national accounts, for Rust-Oleum Consumer Brands Canada. Most recently, he served as vice-president, general manager at Applica Canada. Doug Whaley is senior national accounts manager. Prior to joining the company, he served as director of sales at Henkel Consumer Adhesives.

NexCen Brands
Richard L. Platt Jr. is president of NexCen Brands, Inc.’s Waverly brand and NexCen’s home division. He comes to the company from Official Pillowtex, LLC, where he served as managing director and was responsible for brand direction and merchandising strategy.

Graham & Brown
Gary Gill is general manager at Graham & Brown Wallcoverings. He was formerly with Sherwin Williams as director of sales.

Boston Retail 
Mitch DeBonville is vice-president of sales at Boston Retail. He joined the company in 2006 and, in his new position, will assume direct management of all sales activity and customer service support for business in North America and Latin America.

Generation Brands
Steve Harriott is president of Generation Brands’ Encompass Lighting Group (ELG). He previously served as vice-president of sales and marketing and, prior to joining the company in 2004, served as vice-president and general manager for the E. & J. Gallo Winery.

top