Nathan Sikes is sales and marketing director with Boise Cascade. Previously, he was southwest regional manager.

Thierry Lachapelle is president of Etalex, a retail display company. He joined the company as general manager in 2022.

William (Bill) J. Christensen is chief executive officer at JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. He joined the company in April 2022 as executive vice-president and president of JELD-WEN Europe.

Kris Malkoski chief executive officer (CEO) for the learning and development segment at Newell Brands. Previously, she was CEO of the writing and food business unit.

Matt Kenton is chief operating officer at Nova USA Wood Products, Inc. Previously, he was chief financial officer and vice-president of strategic development with Columbia Grain International.

Eric Palmer is president of Sexton Group Ltd. He has been with the group for more than eight years and worked, most recently, as vice-president and general manager.

Jeremy Gilstrap is executive vice-president, innovation, with Simpson Manufacturing. He was vice-president, branch manager (Stockton), at Simpson Strong-Tie.

Phil Burton is executive vice-president, North America, with Simpson Manufacturing. He previously served as vice-president, branch manager (McKinney), at Simpson Strong-Tie.

Jeff Floyd is vice-president, western Canada, with UCS Forest Group. He joined the company in 1995 and previously worked in the Calgary, AB, division.

Cole Hedlund is territory sales manager for upper-Midwest U.S. and western Canada with VERSATEX.

Jaana Reinikka is business development manager for the British Columbia and Alberta regions with Castle Building Centres Group Limited. She joins the group with over 20 years of experience in the lumber and building materials industry and has built strong relationships with key partners in this territory.

Murray Finkbiner is senior advisor with Gillfor Distribution Inc. Previously, he was managing partner with AFA Forest Products Inc. Gillfor acquired AFA in 2022.

Doug Nowlin is provincial sales manager – western Canada at JELD-WEN Windows & Doors Canada. Previously, he was regional sales manager – direct sales in western Canada.

Chris Peterson is president and chief executive officer at Newell Brands, effective May 16. Previously, he was president.

Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice-president at PPG, will lead a newly created operations organization at the company that will encompass its supply chain; operational excellence; manufacturing operations; procurement; and environment, health, and safety functions. He has been with the company for more than 23 years.

Mike Olosky is chief executive officer at Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Previously, he was president and chief operating officer.

Michael Andersen is executive vice-president, Europe, with Simpson Manufacturing. He was vice-president, European operations.

Kelsey Spitz-Dietrich is chief commercial officer at UCS Forest Group. Previously, she was vice-president of innovation and inclusion.

Rob Wigood is vice-president, central and Eastern Canada and northeast U.S. with UCS Forest Group. He has been with the company since 2004, most recently, leading the Ontario division.

Patrick MacRae is territory sales manager for Atlantic Canada with VERSATEX. Previously, he was Atlantic Canada sales representative with VELUX.

Marcus Jablonka is president and chief executive officer at Dörken Systems, Inc. Previously, he served as vice-president operations and marketing.

Nancy L. Berardinelli-Krantz is senior vice-president and chief legal officer for Grainger. She joins Grainger from Eaton Corporation, where she was senior vice-president and deputy chief legal officer.

Andy Moss is sales manager, Atlantic Canada, with Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems. He has been with the company for 21 years.

Mike McDermott is CEO for the home and commercial solutions segment at Newell Brands. He was previously CEO of the commercial business unit.

Andrew G. Polanco is vice-president, manufacturing for RPM International, Inc. Previously, he was vice-president, operations for the RPM Consumer Group.

Jennifer Lutz is executive vice-president, human resources, at Simpson Manufacturing. She was previously vice-president, human resources, at Simpson Strong-Tie.

Roger Dankel is executive vice-president, North American sales, with Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Previously, he was president of North American Sales at Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. (a subsidiary company).

Nancee Gelineau is chief human resource and administrative officer of UCS Forest Group. She joined the company in 2018 as chief human resource officer.

Kris Fornuto is regional sales manager for eastern New England and Atlantic Canada with VERSATEX. He has been with the company for almost eight years.

Gonzalo Gebara is president and chief executive officer of Walmart Canada. He joined Walmart in 2000 and was, most recently, CEO of Walmart Chile.