DAVE RUSH NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE
January 10, 2023
DALLAS, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the "Company") today announced that Dave Rush has been named Chief
Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Rush has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Builders FirstSource since November 18, 2022, when he was also appointed to the
Company’s Board of Directors.
Board Chair Paul Levy stated, “We are pleased to announce that Dave Rush has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. His strong vision and deep understanding of our business affords him
insight into our many locations and diverse value-added product lines, as well as our growing digital efforts. Dave is an experienced operator, has successfully navigated a variety of economic
environments, and has proven over the course of his 23-year tenure with Builders FirstSource a commitment to operational excellence. Given this experience, our Board has concluded that we
are well positioned with Dave Rush at the helm of the Company.”
Rush stated, “Builders FirstSource is an incredible organization that I have been privileged to be a part of for the last 23 years. I’m honored and humbled to lead the Company’s outstanding and
experienced team and execute our strategy to fuel long-term profitable growth while managing through a challenging and dynamic macro environment.”
Rush, 60, in his previous role as Executive Vice President, Strategic Management Office, oversaw the execution of enterprise-wide initiatives to advance the Company’s long-term strategy and
provide enhanced value to stakeholders. Prior to this, he successfully led the integration and synergy efforts for the merger with BMC and acquisition of ProBuild.
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Builders FirstSource, Inc.
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