Tag Archives: leadership

Being right isn’t enough, and I’ve learned that the hard way. A trusted friend called me out on how I show up, and often “No” can be my first response. I know better, and I was raised better. I’ve gotten …

Celebrating its 20th year honoring trailblazing retailers in the channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has named its 2026 Top Guns Awards honorees, including Denise Brookhouse, CEO of Koopman Lumber, which is based in the Northeast. “Top …

Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously appointed Jesse G. Singh as chief executive officer and to the board of directors, effective June 29. Singh brings over three decades of leadership experience across building …

Bliffert Lumber recently announced the promotion of Dan Plate to director of operations. “Stepping into this role provides a great opportunity to help grow Bliffert Lumber,” Plate says. “The growth over the past 5 plus years has been tremendous, and …

Apex Tool Group, a manufacturer of professional hand and power tools, announced the appointment of Chris Keffer as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. Keffer most recently served as president and CEO of STIHL Inc. and …

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, today introduces several executive leadership changes and promotions across the organization. The executive-level changes demonstrate the company’s commitment to strategically prepare for the future with an …

Rival Holdings, an Indiana-based investment and holding company, has announced the addition of Eric Johnson as production manager at Rival Lab and Josh Arnold as assistant controller at Rival Commercial. In his role as production manager, Johnson will lead manufacturing …

Nation’s Best announced the promotion of Kim Peffley to chief operating officer, effective April 12. Peffley previously served as regional vice president of the company’s North Region, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the independent home improvement industry. …