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At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based CFO’ operating in the Building Material space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
David Cone
Chief Financial Officer of Taylor Morrison
Mr. Cone has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since October 2012.
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About Taylor Morrison: Taylor Morrison is one of the largest home building companies in the United States.
David Pereira
Chief Financial Officer, Commercial Operations of Fluor Corporation
David Pereira serves as CFO of commercial operations for Fluor Corporation, responsible for Fluor’s financial operations and accounting. Previously, Mr. Pereira served as CFO for Fluor’s Industrial & Infrastructure business segment, with full financial oversight of the three business lines comprising Industrial & Infrastructure. Mr. Pereira held several management roles including vice president of administration, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer for Marshall Contractors, a company acquired by Fluor. Prior to joining Marshall Contractors, he worked for Price Waterhouse. Mr. Pereira was the Corporate Comptroller for the Eastland Financial Company where he coordinated an initial public offering for the company. Mr. Pereira has 25 years of industry experience. He is a certified public accountant (CPA), and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Financial Executives International, and the Construction Financial Management Association. Mr. Pereira has a bachelor degree in accounting from Providence College, and a master of business administration from the University of Rhode Island.
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About Fluor Corporation: Fluor is a company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management.
James Mallak
VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer of Atkore International
James Mallak is the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer at Atkore International since March 2012. Prior to joining the company, James served as Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, a global professional services firm where he focused on international financial management, corporate financial administration, merger and acquisition transactions and corporate restructuring. Prior to that, James was the Chief Financial Officer at Tower Automotive with responsibility for ensuring the financial integrity of 48 manufacturing locations. James also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for two operating segments of Textron, Inc., a global manufacturer for the aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, as well as industrial manufacturing industries. While there, James managed teams supporting controllership and reporting, internal controls and policies, tax, manufacturing accounting, as well as internal audit and ethics and treasury. James began his career at ITT Automotive, holding progressive leadership roles in the finance arena during his 14 year tenure. James earned a Masters of Business Administration from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and a Bachelors of Arts degree in accounting from Michigan State University.
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About Atkore International: Atkore delivers a unique portfolio of integrated electrical raceway solutions that deploy, isolate, and protect a structure’s electrical.
John Rebele
Chief Financial Officer of Standard Industries
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About Standard Industries: Standard Industries is a global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials.
Brian Ferraioli
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of KBR, Inc
Brian Ferraioli is KBR’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He joined KBR in late October 2013 and brings more than 37 years of financial and accounting experience in the engineering and construction industries. Prior to joining KBR, Mr. Ferraioli held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Shaw Group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana until its sale in early 2013. Before joining Shaw in July 2007, he served in numerous roles at Foster Wheeler AG in Clinton, New Jersey. Mr. Ferraioli began his Foster Wheeler career in 1979 as an internal auditor and rose through the corporate ranks, ultimately becoming a Vice President and Corporate Controller. Mr. Ferraioli holds a Master of Business Administration with honors from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Seton Hall University. Mr. Ferraioli is a member of the Board of Directors of The Babcock & Wilcox Co. in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the Chair of their Audit Committee.
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About KBR, Inc: KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.
Donald P. Newman
Chief Financial Officer of Headwaters
Donald P. Newman was appointed as Chief Financial Officer on December 8, 2010. Prior to joining Headwaters, Mr. Newman served as Interim Chief Financial Officer or Vice President–Corporate Controller of Boart Longyear Limited (Boart) from October 2006 to December 2010. Boart is the world’s leading integrated drilling services and minerals industry manufacturing company providing goods and services to mining companies. From January 2004 to October 2006, Mr. Newman was Vice President–Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of ACI Worldwide, Inc., a leading international provider of electronic payment software and services. From June 1991 until January 2004, Mr. Newman held a number of finance and accounting leadership roles with NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), an international independent electric generation company. From July 1987 until joining NRG, Mr. Newman worked for Deloitte LLP in its audit services group. Mr. Newman graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1987 with a Bachelor of Accounting degree and is a certified public accountant (Minnesota license).
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About Headwaters: Headwaters is a manufacturer of building products for the residential construction, residential remodeling, commercial and instituti
Matthew Hilzinger
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of USG Corporation
Matthew F. Hilzinger is executive vice president and chief financial officer, USG Corporation. Hilzinger received his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1985 from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received his certification as a certified public accountant in 1987. Prior to joining USG in 2012, Hilzinger’s career spanned more than twenty years of financial and operating experience in a variety of international and domestic operations. His previous positions include senior vice president and chief financial officer with Exelon Corporation; vice president and corporate controller with Exelon; and vice president, controller, assistant treasurer and divisional vice president, logistics finance and planning with Kmart. Hilzinger previously held various financial and operating positions at Handleman Company. He began his career at Arthur Andersen & Co. in Detroit.
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About USG Corporation: USG is North America’s leading producer of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction.
Michael J Graham
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Zekelman Industries
Mr. Graham is responsible for executing strategic objectives and delivering strong financial performance for Zekelman Industries by enhancing the strength of executive teams and working effectively within the financial community. Prior to assuming this position, Mr. Graham held senior positions at a variety of public and private companies. Most recently, he was Chief Financial Officer of Career Education Corporation. Prior to that role, he served in a number of senior financial positions including SVP & Controller of R.R. Donnelly and VP & Controller of Sears. Mr. Graham has over 30 years of finance and accounting experience. He is well-experienced in all aspects of financial management including controllership, financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business strategy. Mr. Graham has a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from DePaul University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.
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About Zekelman Industries: Zekelman Industries is an independent steel tubular manufacturer.
Joe Person
Chief Financial Officer of Wolf Home Products
Prior to joining Wolf in 2015, Joe was a commercial banker in M&T Bank’s Middle Market Group supporting a large customer portfolio in the Southeast Pennsylvania region. A military veteran, Joe also served as a Naval Intelligence Officer for Navy Seal Team Ten, the Office of Naval Intelligence, and the National Security Agency. Joe graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He is active in the community and serves as a board member of the United States Naval Academy Susquehanna Valley Alumni Chapter.
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About Wolf Home Products: Wolf Home Products provides kitchen and bath cabinetry and building materials, marketing and sales support and financial services
Peter Farrell IV
Chief Financial Officer of Steel & Fence Supply
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About Steel & Fence Supply: Steel & Fence Supply – Everything but installation. Chain link & steel fence manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, retail & online sales
Kenneth W. Smith
CFO & SVP of Gibraltar Industries
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About Gibraltar Industries: Gibraltar Industries is a manufacturer of materials used in the construction of a variety of buildings.
Rick Walls
Principal and CFO of Yarrow Group
Prior to forming The Yarrow Group. Rick was a Co-Founder and Vice President of Finance and Administration for MetWest Terra Hospitality and the Terra Resort Group. Rick used his thirty years of experience with Four Seasons Hotels, Rosewood Hotels and Sheraton to help forge the concept of a management and consulting group that could leverage both the fundamentals and firepower of a luxury brand with the nimble and efficient infrastructure of an independent operator to hotels ownership groups. Rick has built his career on becoming a strategic partner to operators by the creations of controls, procedures and reporting that protect assets while providing the actionable business intelligence to allow operators to focus on top line revenues, employee development and guest satisfaction. Rick’s experience also include roles as Area Director of Finance and Director of Finance at Four Seasons properties in Wyoming, Texas, Arizona, California and assignments in both Turkey and New Zealand.
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About Yarrow Group: Yarrow Group, LLC owns and operates hotels and restaurant.
Allen Weisselberg
CFO of The Trump Organization
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About The Trump Organization: The Trump Organization operates, invests, and develops residential real estate, hotels, resorts, residential towers, and golf courses.
Peter Williams Sr.
CEO & CFO of Eastern Wholesale Fence
Peter Williams Sr. is the CEO & CFO at Eastern Wholesale Fence LLC.
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About Eastern Wholesale Fence: Eastern Wholesale Fence LLC was founded in 1971 as a wholesaler and supplier of fence
Charles DePriest
Chief Financial Officer, East Region of Summit Materials
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About Summit Materials: Summit Materials was formed in 2009 to develop a leading business in the aggregates and heavy-side building materials sector through
Steve Meggers
Chief Financial Officer of Razorback Concrete
Steve was named CFO in 2001. A Certified Public Accountant in 1978, he is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and has lived in West Memphis for most of his life.
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About Razorback Concrete: Razorback Concrete is the suppliers of ready-mix concrete in Arkansas
Brent Korb
Chief Financial Officer of American Bath Group
Brent Korb is the Chief Financial Officer at American Bath Group.
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About American Bath Group: American Bath Group is a manufacturing company of the residential, commercial, senior care, and premium showroom bathing products.
