Five US LBM Colleagues Named to HBSDealer’s 2026 Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply

Five women from across US LBM, representing roles ranging from shared services to location leadership, were honored at HBSDealer’s 2026 Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply event, held Nov. 2-3 in Chicago. 

Now in its seventh year, the annual program recognizes women across the hardware and building supply industry for their leadership, professional accomplishments and impact to their organizations. This year’s honorees were recognized in two categories: Business Excellence, celebrating established leaders, and Rising Star, recognizing emerging talent. 

US LBM has supported the Top Women program since its inception and sponsored this year's event and the keynote address by Kath Koschel, a former Australian professional cricket athlete who shared an inspiring message of resilience and the power of human kindness. 

"The Top Women celebration is a highlight each year for US LBM, and the recognition goes well beyond an award," said L.T. Gibson, US LBM Founder, President, and CEO. "These women continue to redefine what’s possible for our industry. I'm incredibly proud of our honorees, the leadership they bring to our company, and the example they set for others." 

Congratulations to this year’s US LBM honorees: 

Business Excellence Award   

• Crystal Pieschel, US LBM, Director of Marketing  
• Laurie Harmon, Arizona Building Supply, Administrative Manager   

Rising Star Award   

• Andrea Towns, Maner Builders Supply, Product Line Sales Specialist, Roofing & Siding  
• Cat Zhang, US LBM, Regional Director, Supply Chain  
• Tiffany Springer, Raymond Building Supply, Location Manager