Tag Archives: CEO

Koopman Lumber recently announced a planned CEO transition, with Denise Brookhouse assuming the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Dirk Koopman, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2010. “It has been an honor to …

Spartan ParentCo, doing business as The Merit Distribution Group LLC recently announced Roger Farmer is joining the company as chief executive officer. Farmer will replace Geff Lynch, who is retiring, on Oct. 27, 2025. “I’m honored to join The Merit …

Valley Wide Cooperative recently announced the retirement of CEO Dave Holtom after 30 years of service. Since joining Valley Wide in 1994, Holtom has been instrumental in guiding the company through growth, innovation and change, expanding the business’ footprint and …

Stanley Black & Decker announced Christopher Nelson has been named the company’s next president and chief executive officer effective in October.  Currently serving as the company’s chief operating officer, executive vice president and president of the tools and outdoor business, …

GreatStar Tools USA has announced the promotion of Roberto Izaguirre to chief executive officer of Arrow Fastener Company LLC. Izaguirre previously served as Arrow Fastener’s chief operating officer and prior to that, he was in the role of vice president …

Ward Lumber announced Bryan Mellick as its new CEO. “Bryan really stood out from our first conversation,” say Tim Clark, cooperative board president. “It was clear right away that he had all the elements in a leader we were looking …

After over four decades in the independent home improvement industry, including manning the helm for Wilco Co-op for the last four years, Sam Bugarsky retired at the end of 2023, replaced by John Bowersox.  As he ended his tenure with …

In 2010, Kevin Hancock had a lot on his mind. As the chairman, president and CEO of Hancock Lumber, a seventh-generation family business that employs over 500 people, he was focused on navigating the operation through the recession. On top …