US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced the appointment of Enrico Batelli as Chief Financial Officer, effective today. A nine-year veteran of the company, Batelli currently serves as Vice President, Field Operations Finance and has also held Chief Accounting Officer responsibilities, reflecting the depth and breadth of his financial expertise. He previously stepped into the role of interim CFO, providing steady leadership during a period of transition. 

This appointment reflects US LBM’s continued commitment to internal development and thoughtful succession planning. Over the course of his tenure, Batelli has developed deep knowledge of the business and has been a key partner in driving financial performance, cash flow discipline, and operational results. He will report directly to US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. 

“I’m pleased to have Enrico step into this role for US LBM,” said Gibson. “He brings strong financial leadership, deep operational insight, and a proven track record with our organization. We are confident in his ability to support our strategy and lead our finance function going forward.” 

Nick Cox, Raleigh-Durham (RDU) Central Region Manager at Professional Builders Supply, a division of US LBM, was selected for his decades-long leadership in youth mentorship at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake and Johnston County in North Carolina. The Boys & Girls Clubs serves communities with the greatest need, providing safe spaces, caring mentors, and life-changing opportunities. The organization operates 11 clubs serving more than 1,000 youth each day offering programming focused on academics, healthy lifestyles, mental health, good citizenship, and workforce readiness. 

“I am honored to accept this award and support The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake and Johnston County,” said Cox. “This recognition reflects the work of so many people committed to making a difference. The Clubs provide a safe environment and high-quality programming that helps young people build strong futures.” 

Nick has helped expand access to programs and opportunities for thousands of young people. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2016 in nearly every leadership role including chairing the organization’s largest fundraiser. Nick also extends his service across the broader community through leadership roles with Professional Builders Supply, supporting the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program, and fundraising for Friends of Scouting, helping to raise more than $2 million. 

“Nick is a humble leader who consistently puts community before himself and sets a powerful example of humanitarian leadership. We are proud to recognize the impact he is making on at-risk youth," said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “His work reflects the mission of the US LBM Foundation to create meaningful, positive change in our communities.” 

This year, seven exceptional US LBM team members were recognized from more than 600 nominations nationwide, a true testament to the talent, commitment, and leadership within our organization. 

All honorees were invited to the special ‘Top Women in Hardware’ event in Chicago on November 10-11. The event featured inspiring keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities that celebrated the growing influence of women across all sectors of our industry. 

Business Excellence Award 

This category recognizes leaders who have demonstrated achievement, growth and success in the hardware and home improvement industry, embraced education and community service, and inspired others to follow a similar path. Congratulations to the following women: 

• Chrystal Ensey, US LBM, VP, Learning & Organizational Development and Communications
• Marleena Lowman, Raymond Building Supply, Location Manager
• Tiffany Reeder, US LBM, Senior Director of Business Development 

Rising Star Award 

This category recognizes talented professionals with the potential to make a significant positive difference within their company and within the industry for years to come. Congratulations to the following associates: 

• Simone Bell, US LBM, Senior ERP Data Manager
• Christin Harris, US LBM, Transitional Work Specialist
• Lauren Holzer, Raymond Building Supply, CDL/Boom Driver
• Maricarmen Rosas-Sandoval, Texas Building Supply, Administrative Manager, Operations Management 

We are so proud of these women, who serve as role models both within US LBM and across our industry. 

This year’s event marked a special milestone with the introduction of the inaugural L.T. and Lina Gibson Partnership Award, established to honor long-term partners who have made an enduring impact through their commitment to the Foundation’s mission. The first recipient of the award was Marissa Penrod, founder of Team Joseph, a nonprofit dedicated to funding research and providing support for families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Team Joseph was the first organization to partner with the US LBM Foundation, and Marissa attended the very first golf tournament in 2016. 

“Team Joseph holds a special place in our history,” said L.T. Gibson, President and CEO of US LBM. “Marissa’s determination to not only fight for her own son and family, but for all those impacted by Duchenne, have inspired all of us. From the first tournament nearly a decade ago to today, her commitment reminds us why we do this, to make a real difference in people’s lives. We’re honored to recognize her and have her be part of our mission of building stronger communities.”  

Funds raised at the tournament will support several organizations and the communities in which we proudly operate, including the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program, which builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans, the United Heroes League, and Team Rubicon, which provides immediate and long-term disaster response aid to rebuild storm-impacted communities. 

This year’s event featured several special guests, including Oz Pearlman (“Oz the Mentalist”), musical artists Kelley James and Coffey Anderson, and professional golfers Bernhard Langer, Erik Barnes, Paul Azinger, and Jessica Korda. We were also honored to welcome U.S. military veterans, including two R.I.S.E. home recipients, retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Nick Kimmel and retired U.S. Army Captain Jake Murphy.  

Since its establishment in 2013, the US LBM Foundation has donated more than $9 million to charitable organizations across the country. We are proud to celebrate another year of bringing together our community and partners for a day of friendly competition with a focus on giving back.  

Thank you to all of this year’s sponsors including Allegion / Schlage Lock, Alpine, Amrize, Andersen, AON, ArentFox Schiff, Associated Materials, Atlas Roofing Corporation, Azek, Banner Solutions, Barclays, Bectran, Biewer Sawmills, BlueLinx, Boise, Cabinetworks Group, Cameron Ashley Building Products, Canfor, Capital Lumber, CertainTeed, Cornerstone Building Brands, Culpeper Wood Preservers, Custom Truck One Source, Dixie Plywood Company, Doman, ECMD, Emergere Technologies, Epicor, EY, FastenMaster, Forest City Trading Group, GAF, GP, Great Southern - YellaWood, Hampton Lumber, Henkel, Hillman Group, Holman, Honigman, Huber Engineered Woods, I State Truck Centers, James Hardie, Jeffries, Jian Group, Katz Sapper & Miller, Kirkland & Ellis, Knauf, Kolbe Windows & Doors, KPMG, LP Building Solutions, Mark Kirorsky, Marvin, Masonite, Metrie, MHC Kenworth, MiTek, Miter Brands, National Nail Corp, Novo Building Products, Old Castle APG, Orgill, Parksite, Primesource, PWC, RBC Capital Markets, ReedSmith, Resolution Economics LLC, Rust-Oleum Corp, Sierra Pacific, Simpson Strong-Tie, Southern States Material Handling, Specialty Building Products, Stanley Black & Decker, Store Capital, Therma-Tru Doors, Trex, Weekes Forest Products, Westlake Royal Building Products, Weyerhaeuser, and Woodgrain. 

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced that Jonathan Greene, currently Chief Digital Officer, will be stepping into the role of Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

Jonathan succeeds Andrew Campbell, who served as US LBM’s CIO over the past two years. In this expanded role, Jonathan is responsible for all aspects of US LBM’s technology platforms and systems, while continuing to bring a clear strategy for an innovative digital future. He will report directly to US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

“I’m pleased to have Jonathan step into this expanded role for US LBM,” said Gibson. “Technology and Digital are critical to our future success. His leadership and commitment to US LBM’s mission and vision are key components in our efforts to provide best-in-class technology solutions to support our employees, partnerships and customers.”

Previously, Jonathan was with Wayfair, a leading e-commerce seller of furniture, where he was head of CastleGate Fulfillment, which allows third-parties to sell and distribute products through the Wayfair platform. He has held several executive roles with Bain Capital and began his career at Bain and Company, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has named Alex Anzures, Design Manager at Texas Building Supply, as its 2025 Humanitarian Award Recipient for his dedication to mentoring and supporting at-risk youth through his nonprofit boxing gym. As part of this recognition, the US LBM Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Anzures Boxing Team to help further its mission.

As the owner, founder and head coach of Anzures Boxing Team, Anzures dedicates his time outside his work at US LBM to training young athletes, traveling with them to tournaments across the country, and providing guidance and mentorship outside of the gym. Recognizing that financial barriers should never stand in the way of opportunity, Anzures often personally covers costs when donations or fees fall short, ensuring that every child has the chance to participate.

“Seeing kids turn their lives around with the mentorship and guidance we provide is what keeps me going. Some have gone to college, joined the military, or even pursued careers in aviation—it’s incredible to see their growth,” said Anzures.

As the recipient of the Humanitarian Award, Anzures has selected Anzures Boxing Team as the beneficiary of the $10,000 grant, which will help fund equipment, training programs, and travel expenses for the young athletes.

When asked what inspired his non-profit, Anzures stated "My brothers and I were mentored in this same community when we were younger. Now being able to give back and help the next generation make better choices is truly a blessing. My dad always told me to do good without seeking recognition, so I never expected an award for this work—but being honored for something I pour my heart into is a blessing."

"Alex exemplifies the very best of US. We are honored to recognize the profound impact he is making on at-risk youth in his community with the US LBM Humanitarian Award," said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “His work embodies the mission of the US LBM Foundation—to support our local communities and create meaningful, positive change for those in need.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Beach Window and Door in Calabash, N.C.

Serving the Myrtle Beach area since 2010, Beach Window and Door provides a wide range of exterior and interior doors, windows and specialty building products to homeowners, builders and contractors. Harvey Sutton and David McPherson, who founded Beach Window and Door, will continue running day-to-day operations.

“We’re excited to partner with US LBM,” said Sutton and McPherson. “Our team at Beach Window and Door brings over 75 years of combined experience in the industry. Now, as part of the US LBM family of companies, we can provide our communities with even more resources and products.”

“It’s been an honor working alongside Harvey and David to bring the partnership with US LBM to fruition,” said Michael Parrish of Global Growth Partners who served as the sell-side M&A advisor to Beach Window and Door.

Beach Window and Door will operate as part of US LBM’s Professional Builders Supply division.

“The team at Beach Window and Door has a strong reputation for providing top-quality products and service,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The Carolinas continue to be a growth market for new construction, and the addition of Beach Window and Door enhances our operations and the support of builders in the region.”

Maynard Nexsen served as legal advisor to Beach Window and Door. Global Growth Partners served as sell-side M&A advisor to Beach Window and Door.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Goodrich Brothers, Inc. located in Pewamo, Michigan.  

Founded in 1984, Goodrich Bros. provides millwork, stairways, interior and exterior doors, windows and hardware to residential and commercial builders throughout Michigan. Tony Goodrich, who joined the organization in 1990, will continue running day-to-day operations.  

“The entire team at Goodrich Bros. is looking forward to joining US LBM,” said Tony Goodrich. “This partnership will allow us to continue serving our communities, while generating new opportunities for our associates and customers.” 

US LBM now operates 17 locations in Michigan as part of its Zeeland Lumber and Standard Supply & Lumber division.  

“The Goodrich Bros. team is a valuable addition, complementing our existing operations and expanding our manufacturing capabilities in Michigan,” said US LBM Regional Vice President, Gene Tomczak. “We’re thrilled to have them join US LBM.” 

Founded in 1949, Walker Lumber & Supply offers an extensive line of specialty lumber and hardware to residential and commercial builders, contractors and DIYers, across Central Tennessee. 

“We’re thrilled to be joining US LBM,” said Ray Hayles and Scott McMillan, who will continue to run Walker Lumber & Supply’s day-to-day operations. “This partnership allows us to collaborate with our new sister locations in the Southeast to further enhance our customer’s experience while extending our services to new communities.” 

Recognized as Dealer of the Year by LBM Journal in 2023, Walker Lumber & Supply is the first Tennessee location for US LBM.  

“Walker Lumber & Supply has a long history of success with over 75 years in the business and they’re a great fit for US LBM.” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “As US LBM’s first location in Tennessee, partnering with the team at Walker Lumber & Supply positions us to better support the Southeast region, giving us a presence in an area that continues to see growth.” 

QS Capital Advisors acted as Walker Lumber’s exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. 

The US LBM Foundation, the charitable nonprofit organization of US LBM, one of the nation's leading distributors of specialty building materials, raised more than $2.75 million at the eighth edition of its charity golf tournament, which was held at the Omni PGA Frisco outside of Dallas on Oct. 22.

The funds raised by the tournament will support several organizations, including the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program, which builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans. In attendance at this year’s event were three recipients of R.I.S.E homes, retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Nick Kimmel, retired U.S. Army Captain Jake Murphy and retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Patrick Scrogin, whose R.I.S.E. home outside of Chicago was built earlier this year, in part with support from US LBM and the US LBM Foundation.  

Additional recipients of funds raised by the golf tournament include the United Heroes League, which provides children of military service members access to youth sports, the David Foster Foundation, which promotes and supports organ donation for children in need, and Team Rubicon, which provides immediate and long-term disaster response aid to cleanup and rebuild storm impacted communities.

Since it was established in 2013, the US LBM Foundation has donated more than $5.5 million to support charitable organizations across the country. 

“At US LBM, we’re proud to help build communities every day, and we’re equally proud of the community of giving we’ve been able to build with the supporters of the US LBM Foundation and our golf tournament fundraiser,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our partners, which lets us continue to make a positive impact on the lives of so many, including our veteran heroes, children-in-need and people impacted natural disasters.”

Sponsors of this year’s tournament included Allegion/Schlage, Alpine, an ITW Company, Andersen Windows & Doors, ArentFox Schiff LLP, Associated Materials, Atlas Roofing Corp, The AZEK Company, Barrette Outdoor Living, Belco Forest Products, BlueLinx, Boise Cascade, Cabinetworks Group, Cameron Ashley Building Products, Canfor, Capital Lumber, CertainTeed, Cornerstone Building Brands, Culpeper Wood Preservers, Custom Truck One Source, Deloitte, Docusign, Doman, ECMD, Emergere Technologies LLC, Epicor, Epilay, EY, GAF, Georgia-Pacific, Hampton Lumber, Henkel (OSI, Loctite & GE), The Hillman Group, Honigman LLP, Housby, Huber Engineered Woods, IronSide, James Hardie Building Products, Jeffries, The Jian Group, KSM, Knauf Insulation, Kolbe Windows & Doors, KPMG, Law Offices of Mark A. Kirkorsky, Leviate Air Group, LP Building Solutions, Marvin, Masonite, Metrie, MHC, MiTek, Miter Brands, National Nail Corporation, NOVO Building Products, Orgill, Owens Corning, Ox Engineered Products, Parksite, PwC, PrimeSource Building Products, RBC Capital Markets, Reed Smith, Resolution Economics, Sierra Pacific Windows, Simpson Strong-Tie, Specialty Building Products, STORE Capital, Therma-Tru Doors, Trex, Velocity , Weekes Forest Products, Westlake Royal Building Products, Weyerhaeuser, Woodgrain and YellaWood.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Texas Tool Traders, a premier supplier of construction fasteners, tools and supplies to framing contractors, builders and remodelers across Texas.  

Texas Tool Traders dates to 1973, when the company opened its first retail location in Houston. Today, Texas Tool Traders operates 14 locations statewide, supporting customers in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston metro areas. 

In addition to Texas Tool Traders, US LBM operates in the state under multiple brand names, including Texas Building Supply, which supplies a wide range of specialty building materials to production, custom, multi-family and commercial contractors.

“Texas Tool Traders has a well-earned reputation for quality and service, and we’re pleased to welcome the team to US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The addition of Texas Tool Traders expands our comprehensive product and service portfolio in Texas, enhancing the value we bring to builders in Texas’ major metro markets, which continue to have high levels of new construction.”

The US LBM Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by leading specialty building materials distributor US LBM, has committed $500,000 to assist recovery efforts for communities in the Southeast devastated by Hurricane Helene. This commitment includes $100,000 donated by the L.T. & Lina Gibson Foundation and a donation match for all contributions made to the US LBM Foundation up to $100,000. Donations can be made at uslbmfoundation.org/relief. 

US LBM operates several building materials distributors in communities directly impacted by the hurricane in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. These locations operate under several local brand names and include Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware, GBS Building Supply, Parker’s Building Supply and Professional Builders Supply.

“We continue to keep everyone impacted by the storm in our thoughts," said US LBM Foundation Chairman and US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. "Thanks to the supporters of the US LBM Foundation, we hope to provide more than $500,000 for both short-term and long-term assistance to our neighbors and communities as they recover from this historic storm."

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Milton Truss, a top manufacturer and distributor of structural building components located in Florida.

Serving the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama for more than 40 years, Milton Truss manufactures floor and roof trusses for commercial and residential builders at its state-of-the-art facility in Milton.

With the acquisition of Milton Truss, which will operate as part of Raymond Building Supply, US LBM now operates six component manufacturing locations in Florida. Charles Smith and Tim Noble will continue to lead Milton’s day-to-day operations.

“The addition of Milton Truss expands our network of truss manufacturing locations in the Southeast, increasing the value we bring to builders in Florida’s Panhandle and southern Alabama, and we’re pleased to welcome the Milton team to US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. 

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Nix Door and Hardware, a provider of custom building products and services to builders, remodelers and homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Nix Door and Hardware provides distribution, sales and installation services for windows, doors and fireplaces to residential and commercial customers. Additionally, Nix supplies and installs exterior home faux stone veneer products and also offers security and automation systems to homeowners.

Nix will operate as part of US LBM’s Texas Building Supply, which provides building materials and services to production, custom, multi-family and commercial contractors across Texas, with locations in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio markets. Nix enhances Texas Building Supply’s product and service portfolio, which includes lumber, engineered wood products, structural components, roofing and siding along with design and installation services for custom and production millwork, stairs and exterior doors.

Founded in 1998, Gregory Door & Window provides a wide range of windows, doors and hardware along with installation and customization services to residential and commercial builders and remodelers in Denver and Summit, Grand, Eagle, Park, Lake, Pitkin and Chaffee Counties in Colorado.

Through this acquisition, US LBM expands its specialty product and service offering in central Colorado, which includes the Denver metropolitan area and several growing communities and popular vacation destinations in the Rocky Mountains.

US LBM now operates seven locations in Colorado, with building materials yards in Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Edwards, Henderson and Woodland Park and a structural component manufacturing plant in Colorado Springs.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced that Jeff Wood has joined the company as senior vice president of Supply Chain, leading the company’s building materials sourcing and procurement strategy and supply chain operations.

Wood joins US LBM from Wesco International, a global provider of electrical, communications and utility distribution and supply chain services, where he had served as the company’s senior vice president of Operations since 2021. Wood succeeds Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Steve Short, who earlier this year was named to the role of regional vice president of Operations for US LBM’s South Central Region.

“Jeff brings to US LBM a record of success in leading supply chain strategy and operations, and we’re excited to welcome him to our team,” said US LBM Executive Vice President and COO Don Riley. “Jeff’s extensive knowledge and experience will help US LBM further maximize our competitive advantage of creating strong partnerships while developing and implementing best-in-class processes to deliver superior value for our customers and suppliers.”

Wood has held multiple leadership roles in operations, supply chain and distribution, including executive-level roles with Allegion and Schneider Electric after beginning his career with General Electric. He is a graduate of the Missouri University of Science & Technology, holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

The US LBM Coaches Poll is voted on by a panel of AFCA-member FBS head coaches who are chosen from a pool of coaches willing to participate. Each coach submits a Top 25 team ranking weekly, with a first place vote worth 25 points, second place worth 24 points, and so on. This year’s panel includes 55 coaches from across the country, representing the major conferences and independent schools that will be competing this season. The coaches ranking results are published by USA TODAY Sports online on Sundays and in print on Mondays during the college football season.

Alongside the poll, USA TODAY’s Branded Content Studio, GET Creative will launch a new series featuring current college football coaches and drawing parallels between developing football programs and building communities on USATODAY.com. 

The preseason US LBM Coaches Poll marks the unofficial start to the college football season, giving fans’ insights into where their team is ranked prior to the start of the season. This will be the longest season in college football history with the start of an expanded CFP system that features 12 teams competing in the playoffs.

“College football is important to our actively engaged sports audience in communities across the USA TODAY Network. USA TODAY Sports is dedicated to highlighting this content with dedicated reporters throughout the country who cover the top nationally ranked teams,” said Roxanna Scott, Executive Editor and Vice President for USA TODAY Sports. “We are proud to partner with US LBM and the AFCA to release our weekly poll, which sparks debate and provides expert analysis among loyal college football fans throughout the season.”

US LBM will present the US LBM AFCA Coaches’ Trophy to the FBS team that wins the CFP national championship game and finishes at the top in the final poll of the season in January. The US LBM AFCA Coaches’ Trophy will also be a part of a national trophy tour for the 2024 season, visiting various colleges and universities on game day and interacting with fans.

“Like we do every day at US LBM, college football builds and strengthens communities all across the country,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We are tremendously excited for another great season of college football and our continued partnership with USA TODAY and the American Football Coaches Association for the weekly US LBM Coaches Poll and the US LBM AFCA Coaches’ Trophy.”

“The 2024 college football season is right around the corner, and we are excited to see who our coaches have picked in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll,” said AFCA Executive Director Craig Bohl. “The AFCA is grateful to partner with US LBM and USA TODAY Sports with our weekly Top 25 poll and find out who will win the coveted AFCA Coaches’ Trophy at the conclusion of this season.”

For more information on the US LBM Coaches Poll, visit the poll website on USA TODAY Sports.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired L.D. Mullins Lumber Company, a building products distributor serving builders and remodelers in South Florida.

Founded in 1946, Mullins Lumber is located in Riviera Beach and will operate as part of US LBM’s Raymond Building Supply. With this acquisition, US LBM now operates 18 locations in Florida. Scott and Lev Mullins, who have led the organization since 2005, will continue running day-to-day operations.

“The entire Mullins Lumber team is looking forward to the great opportunities our partnership with US LBM will generate for our associates, customers and the community,” said Scott Mullins.

“South Florida continues to be a growth market for new construction, and the addition of Mullins Lumber and their great team allows us to augment and expand our operations and support for builders in the area,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

The JIAN Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to Mullins Lumber Company.

Founded in 1964, API manufactures roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels and floor panels for commercial and residential builders throughout Wisconsin and the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area from its state-of-the-art facility in Marshfield, Wis. Sean Kelly and John Dees will continue to lead API’s day-to-day operations.

“The team at API shares US LBM’s commitment to innovation and leveraging technology, which allows them to deliver superior value for residential and commercial builders throughout Wisconsin and the upper Midwest,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The addition of API expands US LBM’s already-strong structural component manufacturing capabilities and further enhances our support for customers across the Midwest.”

Founded in 1986, RAKS offers an extensive portfolio of home building supplies, such as lumber, floor and roof trusses, windows, doors and hardware. RAKS was recognized by LBM Journal as the publication’s Dealer of the Year in 2022. 

Headquartered in Los Lunas, RAKS operates five locations throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area, including an 11-acre full line building materials yard, home center and truss manufacturing plant in Albuquerque, along with full line yards in Socorro, Edgewood and Los Lunas with an additional yard in Albuquerque.

“US LBM has an outstanding track record of partnering with the best local building materials suppliers, and we’re excited for the enhanced value and greater opportunities this partnership will create for our associates, customers and the community,” said Richie Tabet, who along with Kenny and Bobby Trujillo, will continue to lead RAKS’ day-to-day operations. 

With the acquisition of RAKS, US LBM now operates 12 locations across the state of New Mexico.

“RAKS Building Supply has a well-earned reputation for providing customers in New Mexico with exceptional products and service, and we’re pleased to welcome them to the US LBM family,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The Albuquerque region continues to see high demand for housing, and with continued low inventory levels, the addition of RAKS expands our network into a strong market that will continue to grow.” 

Founded in 1964, Better Built Truss operates two facilities in Oakdale and Ripon, Ca. Primarily, Better Built Truss designs, manufactures and supplies roof and floor truss components to contractors, developers and multifamily, commercial and residential builders in Northern California. Jeff Qualle, who has led the business since 1996, will continue to run day-to-day operations.

With this acquisition, US LBM now operates 12 locations in Northern California, including three structural component manufacturing facilities; the company also operates Homewood Truss, which is located north of Sacramento.

“The team at Better Built Truss has great relationships with area builders in California, and a long history of providing exceptional service and solutions,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We continue to see demand for structural building components in Northern California, and the addition of Better Built Truss allows us to increase our capabilities and expand our customer base in the area.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has named Aaron Cox, Retail Manager at the company’s Higginbotham Brothers division in North Texas, as its 2024 Humanitarian Award Recipient for his outstanding community involvement and charitable work. As part of this recognition, the US LBM Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Midlothian Independent School District (

Cox’s volunteerism spans a wide range of causes, including helping to organize community events, fundraisers and drives, and working with several organizations in the Midlothian area, including Meals on Wheels and the Miracle League of Ellis County, which affords special needs individuals the opportunity to play baseball. Additionally, Cox also serves on the Board of Directors for the Midlothian Economic Development Corporation and as an Ambassador for the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce.

When asked about his involvement in the community, Cox stated, "I want to give those in my community more opportunities and experiences. It's very rewarding to know that I can be a part of someone's success." Cox believes in giving back because it is simply the right thing to do.

As the recipient of the Humanitarian Award, Cox has received a $10,000 grant from the US LBM Foundation, and has selected the Midlothian Independent School District Education Foundation as the recipient. Specifically, the funds will support underfunded programs including STEM Grants and Innovative Grants, providing continued education in fields such as culinary arts, nursing, engineering, and robotics.

“I am grateful to work for a company that believes in building communities, and having leadership that supports my involvement in the community is such a great feeling,” said Cox. “I dedicate this award to my parents, who taught me the value of giving back."

“Through his commitment to the Midlothian community, Aaron exemplifies the very best of US. His compassion, energy and ingenuity continue to enrich the lives of so many, and we’re incredibly proud to recognize his efforts with the US LBM Humanitarian Award,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Supporting people like Aaron and the work he does is why we created the US LBM Foundation, to make a positive difference in our local communities.”

Founded in 1996, Homestead Building Systems operates a 29-acre manufacturing facility in Orange, Va. and distribution center in Bristow, Va. Homestead Building Systems serves framing and building contractors for single-family and townhome projects throughout the Washington D.C., Richmond and Charlottesville metropolitan areas.

With this acquisition, US LBM now operates two truss manufacturing facilities in Virginia; the company also operates five locations under the Barrons banner in the Washington D.C. metro area, which includes a truss facility, and two locations in the Richmond area as Massey Builders Supply.

“The team at Homestead Building Systems has built a strong reputation for providing top quality service and products to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We are excited to partner with Homestead Building Systems, and expand our truss and wall panel manufacturing capabilities to support the growing housing markets in the greater D.C. metro area and eastern Virginia.”

Anchor Peabody Advisory Services, Inc. acted as financial advisor to Homestead Building Systems.

Founded in 1985, Old Mission Windows distributes windows and doors to residential homebuilders and contractors throughout northern Michigan. With this acquisition, US LBM expands its product offering and reach to support professional builders and remodelers in the northern part of Michigan’s lower peninsula, which consists of several growing communities and popular coastal vacation destinations along Lake Michigan.

US LBM now operates 21 locations in Michigan as part of its Standard Supply and Zeeland Lumber division, which includes Northern Building Supply in Traverse City and Suttons Bay.

Located in Tucson, Holderness Supplies operates an 11-acre facility where it manufactures floor and roof trusses and distributes specialty lumber, framing materials and engineered wood products to builders across Arizona.

 With the acquisition of Holderness Supplies, US LBM now operates eight component manufacturing locations in Arizona. Rich Alejos, who has led Holderness since 1995, will continue to oversee day-to-day operations. 

“The Holderness Supplies team has a history of delivering quality products while providing exceptional customer service," said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Holderness Supplies is a valuable addition to US LBM, complementing our existing operations and further expanding our manufacturing capabilities in Arizona, which continues to be a strong region for new construction.”

Whelan Advisory acted as financial advisor to Holderness Supplies.

The facility acquired by US LBM is located in Fort Worth and primarily designs and manufactures structural building components, such as floor and roof trusses and associated engineered wood products, for professional builders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Todd Monroe, who has led the plant since it opened in 2015, will continue to lead its day-to-day operations.

“This acquisition expands our network and manufacturing capabilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, which remains under built with continued high demand for housing, and we’re pleased to welcome Todd and the entire team to US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

With this acquisition, US LBM now operates 10 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including a structural component manufacturing location in Van Alstyne, Texas that operates under the banner of J.P Hart.

This is the first time US LBM has participated in the Inc. 5000 list, which reviews company data to create its rankings. The current edition of the list analyzed revenue growth covering a three-year period from 2019 to 2022. US LBM’s growth during the period was 228 percent, placing the company on the list’s upper half, at no. 2,408, and US LBM was the fastest growing company among peers included on the Inc. 5000 list.

Founded in October 2009 with 500 associates at 13 locations in three states, 14 years later, US LBM operates more than 450 locations nationwide with 15,000 associates and is the largest privately owned, full-line distributor of specialty building materials in the country. US LBM’s operating model combines the advantages of the company’s national scale with the high service levels, local expertise, entrepreneurial culture and excellent customer relationships of its locally branded divisions to provide professional builders best-in-class materials and services.

“Our growth and ongoing success are due to the hard work of our customer-focused associates and teams all across the country,” said US LBM Founder, President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together, as we continue to make a positive impact in the lives of our people, industry and communities and am truly excited about the opportunities and future that lies ahead for US LBM.”

Founded in 2009 with 16 locations in three states, US LBM has grown into one of the nation’s leading distributors of specialty building materials, operating more than 450 locations throughout the country. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty products, including windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, engineered components and cabinetry.

"Our strategy of combining our national scale with a strong local market focus has continued to drive significant growth for US LBM, and Bain Capital’s support has helped accelerate our expansion into several new housing markets while furthering investment in our people, operations and technology to enhance the value we bring to our suppliers, customers and communities," said Gibson. "US LBM's national platform, strong supplier relationships, commitment to operational excellence and boosting organic in-market growth continue to make us an acquirer of choice in the building materials industry. We look forward to working with Platinum and our ongoing partnership with Bain Capital. Their combined operational expertise and experience in the building products space will be a significant asset in driving the growth and expansion of our business."

Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei said he believes in the company’s short and long-term prospects.

“US LBM has built an impressive, diversified business with scale while preserving a vibrant, entrepreneurial spirit,” said Kotzubei. “In the near term, we think the company’s footprint, financial profile, and operating model will allow it to continue growing and strengthening its operations as it navigates the complexities of the current environment. We are optimistic about the outlook for new housing over the long term given the nationwide shortage stemming from years of underbuilding that has created an imbalance in supply and demand. We look forward to working with the company’s leadership group and our partners at Bain Capital to put our financial and operational resources to work.”

Over the last three years, US LBM has approximately tripled sales and profit as a result of an accretive M&A strategy, and investments in data and analytics, supply chain optimization, and customer experience. The company has successfully leveraged its national scale and operations while diversifying its product mix, expanding its structural components manufacturing capabilities and building deep, local customer relationships.

“We are excited to continue our successful collaboration with L.T. and the talented US LBM team.  As the fundamental outlook for new home construction in the U.S. remains strong, we believe the company is poised to further build out its integrated platform through organic growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions,” said Stephen Thomas, a Partner at Bain Capital Private Equity.  “We are proud to have helped US LBM develop a leading national platform and look forward to continuing to support the company in partnership with Platinum, who shares our vision for the growth trajectory of the business.  With our combined resources, US LBM is well-positioned to grow its customer relationships with enhanced product offerings and customer facing technologies," added Olivia Howard, a Partner at Bain Capital Private Equity.

“There are meaningful opportunities to continue building scale nationally and at the local level,” said Platinum Equity Managing Director Nathan Eldridge. “Our plan is to continue investing in core markets with new product offerings or capabilities, while further expanding the company’s reach geographically. We have a lot of experience investing in building products businesses and believe we are well positioned to support US LBM’s growth.”

Platinum Equity recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cook & Boardman, a leading specialty distributor of commercial door and security integration solutions. Other building products companies in the firm’s current portfolio include: JELD-WEN’s Australasia business; Cabinetworks, a leading US manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bath cabinets; and PGS, a provider of hard surface floor coverings.

The US LBM transaction is expected to close by the end of Q1 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including requisite regulatory approvals.

RBC Capital Markets LLC, Jefferies and Barclays are serving as financial advisors, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor, to US LBM and Bain Capital. Moelis & Company LLC is serving as financial advisor, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is providing legal counsel, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is providing debt structuring counsel to Platinum Equity on the investment in US LBM.

The US LBM Foundation presented a $300,000 contribution to the Gary Sinise Foundation, to support the R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program, which builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans. In attendance at this year’s event were three recipients of R.I.S.E homes, U.S. Army Captain Jason Church, whose R.I.S.E. home outside of Milwaukee was built earlier this year, retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Nick Kimmel and retired U.S. Army Captain Jake Murphy.

In connection with the tournament, the US LBM Foundation also made donations to the Azinger Family Compassion Center, which provides resources for vulnerable children and struggling families, the Riggle Foundation, which supports veterans of the armed forces, and Puppies & Golf, which works with organizations that rescue dogs and train them to become service animals for veterans in need.

The event was hosted by actor and comedian Rob Riggle, star of numerous films including Step Brothers and 21 Jump Street and is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. Additional special guests included PGA champion and broadcaster Paul Azinger, CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis-Renner, PGA pro Erik Barnes, and US LBM brand ambassador and LPGA champion Jessica Korda.

Since it was established in 2013, the US LBM Foundation has donated more than $4.5 million to support charitable organizations across the country.

“Thanks to the supporters of the US LBM Foundation and our annual golf tournament fundraiser, we’ve been privileged to build partnerships with organizations, like the Gary Sinise Foundation, to make a positive impact on the lives of our incredible veteran heroes,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

Sponsors of this year’s tournament included Alpine,  Andersen Windows & Doors, Arent Fox Schiff LLP, Atlas Roofing, AZEK, Bain Capital, Barrette Outdoor Living, Bayer Built, BlueLinx, Boise Cascade, Cabinetworks, California Cascade/Hixon Lumber, Cameron Ashley, Captial Lumber, Canfor, Cornerstone Building Brands, CertainTeed, Coffman Stair Parts, Culpepper, Deloitte, Digger Specialties, ECMD, Epicor, EY, Fairchild Equipment, Forest City Group, GAF,  GE, Georgia-Pacific, Great Southern Wood Preserving/Yellawood, Hampton Lumber, Henkel, Hillman, Holman, Honigman, Housby, Huber, Interfor, James Hardie, JeldWen, the JIAN Group, KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller), Kelleher Corp, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Knauf, KPMG, Legacy Cabinets, LP Building Solutions, Lynden, Lynn Doors, Marvin Windows, Masonite, MasterBrand, Metrie, MHC Kenworth Inc, MiTek, National Nail, Novo Building Products, Orgill, Owens Corning, PrimeSource, PwC, Reed Smith LLP, Simpson StrongTie, Specialty Building Products, ThermaTru, Trex, US Lumber, Weekes Forest Products, Westlake Royal, Weyerhaeuser and Woodgrain.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Manning Building Supplies, a top provider of building products and manufactured components to professional builders throughout Eastern and Central Florida. 

Founded in 1979, Manning’s product portfolio includes lumber and trusses, along with custom doors, windows and millwork, which it also provides installation services for.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Manning operates nine locations throughout Florida, seven building materials distribution yards, six of which include custom door shops, and two truss manufacturing plants in Jacksonville and Ocala.  

“US LBM shares Manning Building Supplies’ mission of providing our customers with the best products and experience. We’re looking forward to this new opportunity and continuing to serve our communities,” said Jimmy Cissel who, along with Steve Wiechens, will continue to lead Manning’s day-to-day operations.

With this acquisition, US LBM now operates 19 locations in Florida, which includes five truss manufacturing facilities. 

“We are thrilled to partner with the team at Manning Building Supplies, who are well known for providing exceptional service, products and solutions to Florida builders,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “With Manning and Raymond Building Supply, US LBM has a robust network of distribution and manufacturing locations throughout Florida, serving all of the state’s top housing markets, including the Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Sarasota metro areas.”

The JIAN Group, LLC acted as financial advisor to Manning Building Supplies.

USA TODAY Sports

The US LBM Coaches Poll is voted on by a panel of AFCA-member Division I head coaches that are chosen by random draw from a pool of coaches willing to participate. Each coach submits a Top 25 team ranking weekly, with a first-place vote worth 25 points, second place worth 24 points, and so forth. The coaches ranking results are published by USA TODAY Sports online on Sundays and in print on Mondays during the college football season.

As part of their new entitlement sponsorship, US LBM will present the US LBM AFCA Coaches’ Trophy to the Division I men’s football team that receives the highest point total from the coaching panel in the final poll of the season in January. The US LBM AFCA Coaches’ Trophy will also be a part of a national trophy tour starting in the ’24-’25 season, visiting various college and universities on game day, interacting with fans.

“Teamwork, leadership and building communities are essential to both US LBM and college football, and we are incredibly excited to partner with the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY for the weekly US LBM Coaches Poll and to be the presenting sponsor of the National Championship Trophy,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

“Our Coaches Poll is an invaluable tool that allows passionate fanbases to see how their teams size up to the rest of the nation,” said Nate Scott, Publisher of USA TODAY Sports Media Group. “USA TODAY Sports is proud to partner with US LBM and the Coaches Association to put out this weekly poll, along with the deep insights and analysis that fans count on from our network.”

The sponsorship was organized by Independent Sports and Entertainment (ISE), a leading representation, management, sales, consulting, and marketing agency in conjunction with USA TODAY.

"Finding the right partner for the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports and AFCA Coaches’ Trophy was key. And we've found that partner in US LBM," says Owen Shull, Executive Vice President and Head of ISE Properties division. "ISE Properties spans sports and entertainment properties nationwide; however, our industry-leading expertise in college athletics is what has allowed for entitlements like this.”

“The AFCA and USA TODAY Sports have been producing a weekly Coaches Poll for millions of college football fans across the country,” AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry said. “We are both excited to announce that US LBM, one of the largest building products distributors in the United States, has come on board as title sponsor of our Coaches Poll and the iconic AFCA Coaches’ Trophy. We look forward to this partnership for many great years.”

For more information on the US LBM Coaches Poll, visit the poll’s website on USA TODAY Sports.

The Third Annual US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge will feature a triple-header of marquee men’s games on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com.

2023 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge

Saturday, Dec. 16 - Dickies Arena, Fort Worth (All Times Central)

• Game 1 -   4:00 p.m.    UT Arlington vs. Air Force Academy  
• Game 2 -   6:30 p.m.    Texas Tech  vs. Vanderbilt  
• Game 3 -   9:00 p.m.    TCU vs. Arizona State  

TCU returns five players, including two regular starters from last season’s team that went 22-13 overall and 9-9 in the Big 12 Conference. All-Big 12 performer, Emanuel Miller, is the Horned Frogs’ leading returning scorer after averaging 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds. Miller is one of five 1,000-point scorers for the Frogs, four of which are part of the seven newcomers on the team. Jamie Dixon is in his eighth season as TCU’s head coach and 21^st overall. After taking the Horned Frogs to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments for the first time in 70 seasons, Dixon’s team will attempt to make three tournament bids for the first time in school history.

Texas Tech is led by head coach Grant McCasland who is in his first season with the Red Raiders after six seasons at North Texas. McCasland’s first season back at Texas Tech has a roster of five returners and nine newcomers. Pop Isaacs is the lone returning starter from last year’s team where he earned Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors after averaging 11.5 points per game. Texas Tech added experienced players to its roster from the transfer portal with the additions of Devan Cambridge (Arizona State), Joe Toussaint (West Virginia), KyeRon Lindsay (Georgia), Darrion Williams (Nevada), Chance McMillian (Grand Canyon) and Warren Washington (Arizona State).     

Vanderbilt - led by reigning SEC Co-Coach of the Year Jerry Stackhouse - are coming off back-to-back NIT appearances, most recently going 22-15 in 2022-23. The 22 wins are the most for Vandy since a 25-win season in 2011-12. The Commodores also tied for fourth in the SEC standings, the program’s best finish since 2011-12. The Commodores return one of the best backcourts in the country in Tyrin Lawrence (13.1 points per game) and Ezra Manjon (10.5 ppg, 3.8 apg). In the six postseason games a season ago (three SEC Tournament, three NIT), Lawrence averaged 19.2 ppg and 5.5 rpg, while Manjon went for 18.0 ppg and 3.3 apg en route to SEC All-Tournament Team accolades.

Coming off an appearance in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Head Coach Bobby Hurley’s Sun Devil Men’s Basketball program features yet another promising roster. Three returners highlight the 2023-24 team, as guards Frankie Collins and Jamiya Neal team up with forward Alonzo Gaffney to form a dynamic and experienced trio. A highly-touted transfer class featuring forward Kamari Lands (Louisville), Adam Miller (LSU), Bryant Selebangue (Tulsa), and Shawn Phillips (LSU) have replenished the depth of the rotation.   

Air Force, led by coach Joe Scott, returns four starters off the 2022-23 team. The Falcons have improved upon its win total each of the past two seasons.  Last year, Air Force posted a NET rating of 152, which was an improvement of 112 slots from the previous season.  Sophomore forward Rytis Petraitis, a native of nearby Arlington, Texas, is Air Force’s leading returning scorer, averaging 10.4 points per game.  Junior guard Ethan Taylor is a two-year starter, having led the Falcons in assists each of the past two seasons.  Five of Air Force’s 12 returners hail from the state of Texas.

UTA is entering its second-consecutive season – and third overall – in the Western Athletic Conference, which last year ranked as the 11th-best league in the nation. The Mavs are led by KT Turner – who was announced as the 10th full-time head coach in program history.

Combined with returners Shemar Wilson, Brandyn Talbot, Aaron Cash and Shaysten Cornish, UTA already has 11 players on the 2023-24 roster who have previous D-I playing experience. Those 11 have combined to score 3,201 D-I points; as a team last year, UTA began the season with only 1,215 D-I points across six players.

ABOUT DICKIES ARENA

Dickies Arena is a 14,000 seat, spectacular multipurpose venue that was built in 2019 and is owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by the not-for-profit operating entity, Trail Drive Management Corp. (TDMC).  The facility is the result of a pioneering public-private partnership between the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, the State of Texas and a group of private-sector participants, including foundations, individuals and organizations. The arena is located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Center campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The state-of-the-art arena hosts concerts, sporting events and family entertainment, and is home to Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.  Dickies Arena has been nominated for Arena of the Year by both the Academy of Country Music and Pollstar Magazine in 2022 and 2023.   Billboard Magazine’s 2023 midyear Boxscore Top 10 Worldwide chart results have Dickies Arena as the Top Grossing venue in the U.S. among venues of similar size.  For more information, visit www.DickiesArena.com.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has announced that US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year^® 2023 Southeast Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. L.T. Gibson was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

US LBM was founded by L.T. Gibson in 2009 with 13 locations and 500 associates, and today the company is one of the nation’s largest building materials distributors, employing nearly 14,000 associates across more than 450 locations nationwide.

“The success of US LBM over the past 14 years is due to the efforts of our incredible associates, whose dedication continues to earn the trust and respect of our customers and suppliers and drives us forward each and every day,” said Gibson. “I am incredibly proud of the role we play in building homes and neighborhoods across the country, while creating rewarding careers, furthering sustainability and giving back to our communities.”

For nearly four decades, EY US has honored entrepreneurs whose ambition, courage and ingenuity have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners become lifetime members of a global, multi-industry community of entrepreneurs, with exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of program alumni and other ecosystem members in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources. Since 1986, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 US executives.

As a Southeast award winner, L.T. Gibson is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards. The National Award winners including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum^®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year^® Award in June 2024. 

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Special Equestrians is a charitable organization in Fort Myers, Fla. that provides equine-assisted services to children and adults with disabilities, including veterans and people with cognitive and physical disabilities. Jones has volunteered more than 500 hours with the organization as a certified therapeutic riding instructor. In addition to providing therapy, Jones serves as a member of the organization’s Executive Board and as treasurer, leading its fundraising efforts.

“People often ask why I volunteer so much time, and I tell them Special Equestrians is an amazing program that makes miracles happen and changes the lives of our clients and their families,” shared Jones. “Hearing stories and seeing firsthand the improvements therapeutic horseback riding provides our clients – physically, developmentally, and for their self-esteem – are why I volunteer.”

Experiencing the motion of a horse is therapeutic because horseback riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to the human gait. Riders with physical disabilities regularly show improvement in flexibility, balance, and muscle strength.

“Special Equestrians is an all-volunteer, self-administered board and 100 percent of all donations go directly to our program,” added Jones. “US LBM’s donation will be used for rider scholarships, horse care and a special project for the facility. We are very blessed and grateful for the donation.”

“Freda exemplifies the best of US through the selfless work she does to improve the lives of children, veterans, and those with disabilities,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Supporting the work Freda does with Special Equestrians is why we created the US LBM Foundation, to reach into our local communities and make a positive difference in the lives of those in need.”

To learn more about Special Equestrians visit www.specialequestrians.net/. 

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, will be featured on an upcoming episode of

·       U.S. Army National Guard Veteran and Regional Vice President Dan Schau

·       U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Cybersecurity Manager Frank Ruiz

·       U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Driver Megan Rodig

·       U.S. Air Force Veteran and Truss Plant Manager Dennis Sasser

·       U.S. Army Veteran and Inventory Controller Zamar Wright

In the episode, each associate shares their military background, the skills and values they took from that experience, and the ways that their careers at US LBM reward their military experience and align with those values and skills.

“For transitioning military personnel, this organization has an incredible culture. The sense of family that I felt when I joined, the challenges that I’ve been given since joining, have been incredible,” said Cybersecurity Manager and Chairman of US LBM’s Veteran Associate Resource Group Frank Ruiz. The Veteran Resource Group is a veteran-led group whose mission is to advance US LBM's veteran associates through offering personal and professional development, focused recruitment and retention, and community involvement and engagement efforts.

“From the start, I never thought I’d be in this position I’m currently in,” said Army Veteran and Inventory Controller Zamar Wright. “In the next two to three years, I see myself continuing to learn and grow because there is always plenty to learn here.”

US LBM offers a variety of positions that span across 35 states and many functional areas.

“I’m fascinated that we have so many opportunities and careers here,” said Marine Corps Veteran and Driver Megan Rodig. “You can be a truck driver like me, you can be a loader, a salesperson, an assistant manager, a manager.”

US LBM’s commitment to veterans extends beyond providing fulfilling career opportunities. Through the US LBM Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the company provides in-kind and financial donations to organizations that support veterans, such the Gary Sinise Foundation’s RISE program, which provides specially adapted, mortgage-free smart homes to wounded veterans.

“Veterans are great team members who share our values of teamwork and empowerment, and we’re honored to have them as part of the US LBM family,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “As a distribution company with a network of locations across the country, the discipline and skills veterans bring in the areas of problem solving, communication and being a team player help us provide the high quality of service our customers rely on to get the job done.”

Hosted by veteran Montel Williams, Military Makeover: Operation Career travels the country capturing the stories of military veterans and profiles the caring organizations offering educational and employment opportunities to help veterans successfully transition to civilian life. US LBM will be highlighted in the episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career airing on Lifetime TV on Friday, April 14 at 7:30 a.m. ET/ 6:30 a.m. CT and 7:30 a.m. PT/6:30 a.m. MT, with an encore on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. CT and 7:30 a.m. PT/6:30 a.m. MT (check local listings).

To learn about veterans at US LBM and career opportunities for veterans, please visit uslbm.com/veterans. Follow the company on LinkedIn and Instagram to learn more about our culture and life at US LBM.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has opened a new floor and roof truss manufacturing facility and building materials yard in Auburndale, Fla. 

The new, more than 100,600 square foot facility is located 40 miles northeast of Tampa and 60 miles southwest of Orlando and operates as part of US LBM's Raymond Building Supply division, which serves professional builders across Florida. In addition to operating three roof truss lines and one floor truss line, the new location also supplies residential and commercial builders in central Florida with a range of materials, including lumber, engineered wood products, cabinetry, windows, custom millwork and exterior and interior doors.

The Auburndale location is Raymond Building Supply’s third truss facility in Florida; the division of US LBM also operates manufacturing facilities in North Fort Myers and Miami. US LBM has added 15 component manufacturing facilities through acquisitions and greenfield expansions over the past year.

"Florida continues to be a strong market for construction and prefabricated structural components, and this new plant allows us to support builders in both the Tampa and Orlando markets,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The new Auburndale location, along with the other manufacturing facilities we’ve added over the past 12 months, demonstrates our commitment to investing in solutions and services that help builders reduce construction time and more effectively manage their costs.” 

US LBM acquired Feldman Lumber and Wallboard Supply in 2014 and Rosen Materials in 2015. In total, these divisions and their subsidiaries currently operate 42 locations in 12 states and primarily sell and distribute interior building materials, including wallboard, acoustical ceilings and steel framing.

“The alignment of L&W Supply’s product focus with that of Feldman Lumber, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply will be a great benefit for the customers and associates of these divisions,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Upon completion of this transaction, US LBM will remain well positioned to continue our growth through product category expansion, strategic acquisitions and greenfield development, while continuing to provide our customers a full line of specialty building products.”

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023.

The US LBM Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by leading specialty building materials distributor US LBM, will match up to $100,000 all donations made on Giving Tuesday to Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs across the U.S. dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger.

Contributions for the matching program can be made starting at midnight (ET) on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at mealsonwheelsamerica.org/uslbm.

“Meals on Wheels programs, and the millions of seniors they serve annually, have been hit extra hard by lingering impacts of the pandemic and historic inflation raising the costs of food, gas and other necessities,” said Meals on Wheels America Chief Development Officer Kristine Templin. “That’s why we’re so grateful for the partnership of the US LBM Foundation to provide a matching challenge to our donors on Giving Tuesday. The impact of matching every gift, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 will be a well-supported Meals on Wheels network – uniquely positioned to serve vulnerable aging adults from hunger and isolation, all year long.” 

“We’re proud to partner with Meals on Wheels America and strengthen the communities that US LBM helps build every day,” said US LBM Foundation Chairman and US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “By matching donations up to $100,000 on Giving Tuesday, we hope to inspire others to join us this holiday season in supporting Meals on Wheels and the important work they do year-round to provide warm meals, friendship and assistance to millions of seniors in need nationwide.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has expanded its reach in the New York metropolitan area, opening a new roofing and siding focused location in Whippany, New Jersey.

The new location will provide contractors, remodelers and homebuilders in the New Jersey suburbs of New York City access to the industry’s premier roofing and siding brands.

“The Whippany location, in combination with similar roofing and siding focused locations we’ve opened over the past two years in nearby Paterson and Newark in northern New Jersey, expands US LBM’s coverage in an important specialty category in a high-volume metropolitan market,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

The new location will operate under US LBM’s Universal Supply division. In addition to Universal Supply, US LBM’s brands in the area include Feldman Lumber and Direct Cabinet Sales.

The Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge offers a one-of-a-kind scheduling model in which both men’s and women’s teams from Power 5 Conferences will compete in back-to-back games on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Five nationally ranked teams will participate in this year’s event. The quadruple-header will feature three AP top 25 ranked women’s teams, including No. 3 Texas and No. 18 Baylor taking on No. 19 Arizona. The men’s games include No. 5 Baylor and No. 11 Texas.

Session 1

• Game 1 - STANFORD vs. Texas (men) - ESPN, 12:00 p.m. CT
• Game 2 - USC vs. Texas (women) - ESPN2, approx. 2:30 p.m. CT 

Session 2

• Game 3 - ARIZONA vs. Baylor (women) - ESPN2, 6:30 p.m. CT
• Game 4 - WASHINGTON STATE vs. Baylor (men) - ESPN/ESPN2, approx. 9 p.m. CT

“US LBM is thrilled to again support the talented student-athletes taking part in the Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We’re looking forward to a great weekend of college basketball in December, and we are proud to give back to the local Dallas community by providing tickets to the games to military families and various youth organizations.”

Tickets for the second annual Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge are now available on Ticketmaster.com. All games will be televised on the ESPN family of networks.

The US LBM Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by leading specialty building materials distributor US LBM, recently donated $300,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation to support the construction of a mortgage-free, specially adapted smart home for retired U.S. Army Captain Jason Church. The US LBM Foundation presented the donation to Church and his wife Bella at the US LBM Foundation’s annual golf fundraiser in September.

Captain Church had both of his legs severed below the knee in 2012 when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated while he was on a routine patrol in Afghanistan. A native of Wisconsin, he returned to the area after retiring from the Army and graduated with his law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The construction of the Church family home in the Milwaukee area is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment) Program, which provides wounded veterans with adaptive housing. In addition to the US LBM Foundation’s donation, US LBM’s Wisconsin Building Supply is providing discounted materials to the project, which is expected to be completed in the spring of 2023. Over the past three years, the US LBM Foundation and US LBM’s operating divisions have supported the construction of five other Project R.I.S.E. homes for wounded veterans in Florida, Tennessee and Texas.

“We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support our nation’s veteran heroes and their families through our partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation,” said US LBM Foundation Chairman and US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “It was an honor to meet Jason and Bella at our golf event, and we remain inspired by his strength of character and service to our country.”

Since its inception in 2013, the US LBM Foundation has provided more than $2 million to support organizations that honor veterans and their families, provide housing for those in need, support the development and health of children, aid victims of natural disasters and promote the prevention and treatment of diseases.

Founded in 1970, Comtech manufactures floor and roof trusses and provides engineered wood products to builders in the Carolinas, including Raleigh, Pinehurst and Greenville, and along the coast from Morehead City to Myrtle Beach and Pawley's Island.

Comtech will operate as part of US LBM’s Professional Builders Supply, which distributes residential and commercial building materials, such as lumber, siding, trim, doors, windows, decking and railing, to builders and remodelers across the Carolinas.  Professional Builders Supply also provides turn-key installation services, including residential roofing and siding.

“The addition of Comtech’s truss manufacturing capabilities enhances the strength of US LBM’s network in the Carolinas, expanding our service offering and product mix across several key markets in the region,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “With a well-earned reputation for quality and service, we’re pleased Comtech is joining US LBM.”

Georgia Truss designs, manufacturers and supplies roof and floor truss components to contractors, developers and multifamily, commercial and residential builders in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

Georgia Truss will operate as part of US LBM’s Brand Vaughan Lumber, which has multiple locations in Georgia, including a floor and roof truss manufacturing facility outside of Atlanta that opened earlier this year. Brand Vaughan supplies a wide range of building materials to professional builders, such as lumber, engineered wood products, windows, exterior and interior doors and trim, rebar, roofing and siding. Additionally, Brand Vaughan provides installation services, including structural framing, siding, windows, housewrap, millwork, and exterior and interior doors.

“Georgia Truss is a respected name in the Atlanta region, and we’re excited they have joined US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The combination of Georgia Truss and our recently opened truss facility expands US LBM’s manufacturing capabilities in the Atlanta area, allowing us to meet the continued demand for structural framing products in a key Southeast housing market.”

At the event, the US LBM Foundation presented a $300,000 contribution to the Gary Sinise Foundation. The donation will be used to support the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program, which builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans. Participating in this year’s tournament was retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Nick Kimmel, who lost an arm and both his legs in Afghanistan, and received an adapted smart home from the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2016. 

Additional beneficiaries of this year’s event include Puppies & Golf, which advocates for dogs in need of companionship, the Langer Family Foundation, which works to support and strengthen families, and the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance, which is focused on inclusion and accessibility in golf for disabled players. 

Special guests at this year’s tournament included PGA pro Erik Barnes and US LBM brand ambassadors and pro golfers Bernhard Langer and Nelly Korda. Korda also participated in a conversation about her career hosted by CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis-Renner. Joining in the conversation was Sophia Howard, whose father is a US LBM associate, and has been mentored by Korda and recently participated in the USGA Adaptive Open, a showcase for the world’s best golfers with disabilities.

The event concluded with a performance by actor Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band for event attendees and several area veterans. The band is named after Sinise’s character Lt. Dan Taylor in the film “Forrest Gump.”

Sponsors of this year’s tournament included Alpine, Allegion / Schlage, Alpine, Andersen, Arent Fox Schiff LLP, Atlas Roofing, AZEK, Bain, Banner Solutions/Strauss, Barclays, Barrette Outdoor Living, Bayer Built, BDO, Billtrust, BlueLinx, Boise Cascade, Cabinetworks, California Cascade/Hixon, Cameron Ashley, Canfor, Conexiom, Cornerstone Building Brands, Cornerstone Window & Siding, CertainTeed, Culpepper, DAP, Deloitte, Digger Specialties, DixiePly, DuPont, Dura Supreme, ECMD, Epicor, Forest City Trading Group, FirstPro, GAF, Gallagher, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Great Southern/Yellawood, Hampton Lumber, Henkel, Hillman, HM Insurance Group, Honigman, Horwood Marcus & Berk, Huber, Huttig/Woodgrain, Interfor, James Hardie, Jeske, JIAN Group, Kelleher, Khoj, Kirkland & Ellis, Knauf, KPMG, KSM CPAs and Advisors, Legacy, Levante/Hallmark, LP Building Solutions, Lynden, Marvin Windows, Masonite, Master Brands, Metrie, MI Windows, MiTek, National Nail, National Gypsum, NGE, Novo, Orgill, Owens Corning, Palmer-Donavin, Pamex, Parksite, PwC, Ply Gem, PrimeSource, R&M Consulting, Reed Smith LLP, Rockwool, RoyOMartin, Sierra Pacific, Simpson, Steves Doors, The Standard, Therma Tru, Trex, US Lumber Specialty Building Products, USG Corporation, Velocity, Wausau Supply, Weekes Forest Products, Wellborn, West Fraser, Westlake Royal, Weyerhaeuser and Willis Towers Watson.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Deco Truss, primarily a manufacturer and supplier of structural roof and floor trusses to customers in South Florida and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1983, Deco Truss serves framing and building contractors for residential, multi-family and commercial projects. In addition to manufacturing all types of truss systems, Deco Truss also provides lumber, decking and roofing materials, rebar, millwork and doors, fencing supplies, tools, hardware and more to customers.

Deco Truss operates an 8.5-acre manufacturing plant and retail location in Miami and will operate as a unit of US LBM’s Raymond Building Supply, which has locations across South Florida, including a truss manufacturing plant in North Fort Myers.

“US LBM is the best partner for Deco Truss to continue to grow and provide more value for customers and employees alike,” said Mario R. Espiñeira, Jr., who will continue to lead Deco Truss’s day-to-day operations.

“Deco Truss has a strong team and is dedicated to manufacturing high-quality products,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “They are an excellent, complementary addition to our existing operations in Florida and further expand our manufacturing capabilities to supply builders in multiple growing communities across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties."

Deco Truss is US LBM’s fourth acquisition of the year, including Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company which closed earlier this week.

Skyway Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to Deco Truss.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with sisters Jessica and Nelly Korda who both currently play on the LPGA Tour.

Jessica Korda, currently ranked 14th on the Women's World Golf Rankings, has six career victories on the LPGA Tour and 48 career top 10 finishes, including a top 10 finish at the recent KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and second place at the Chevron Championship, her first major of the season. Nelly Korda is currently ranked third on the Women's World Golf Rankings, with seven career victories, including one major last year. She also won the gold medal at the women's individual golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

As part of the partnership, Jessica’s shirt collar will prominently feature US LBM’s logo and both Jessica and Nelly will participate in several promotional and hospitality events for the company.

“We’re very excited to partner with a growing, industry leader in US LBM,” Jessica Korda said. “Travelling so much on tour, you really appreciate just how important home is, and it’s great to represent a company that provides the essential materials needed to build homes and communities.”

“We’re proud not only to support US LBM’s business, but also their charitable foundation, which helps those in need to own homes and rebuild after catastrophes,” said Nelly Korda. “It’s really wonderful to join with a conscientious company that gives back.”

“We are thrilled to have two amazing champions in Nelly and Jessica join us as brand ambassadors and to root for them on the LPGA Tour,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The Korda sisters’ competitive spirit, mastery of their game and family bond are inspirational and align perfectly with our culture of empowerment, excellence and continuous improvement.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Texas-based Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, a prominent building products supplier to building professionals and homeowners in the Southwest.

Upon completion of the acquisition, US LBM will operate 80 locations in Texas, 13 in Arizona, nine in New Mexico, five in Colorado and four in Oklahoma.

Founded in 1901 by W.L. Foxworth and H.W. Galbraith, the company today operates 28 locations across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas under the Foxworth-Galbraith banner and two locations in Oklahoma under the Forest Lumber brand. The company’s primary customers are professional builders, commercial contractors and homeowners, which Foxworth-Galbraith serves from its building materials yards, distribution centers, home centers and manufacturing locations, which are focused primarily on floor and roof trusses and structural beams.

“US LBM shares Foxworth-Galbraith’s principles of service, integrity and providing solutions for customers and a great place to work for our people,” said Foxworth-Galbraith President and CEO Jack Foxworth. “We’re excited for the many new opportunities this partnership will create for both our employees and customers.”

“Over the past 120 years, the Foxworth and Galbraith families and generations of associates have built one of the most widely respected and successful building materials distributors in the industry, and we are proud that they will be joining US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The addition of Foxworth-Galbraith augments our already robust network in the Southwest, expands US LBM’s reach and reinforces our strong position in several key housing markets, including the growing Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix metro areas.”

US LBM’s existing locations in the Southwest go to market under multiple locally recognized brand names, including R&K Building Supply, Higginbotham Brothers, Parker’s Building Supply and J.P. Hart Lumber and Components.

The transaction is expected to close later in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

Anchor Peabody served as the exclusive advisor to Foxworth-Galbraith.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced that Wendy Radtke has joined the company’s executive leadership team as executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

In her role as CHRO, Radtke is responsible for leading the development and implementation of US LBM's overall associate experience and organizational effectiveness strategy, which includes learning, development, recruitment, talent management, compensation and benefits.

Radtke succeeds Wendy Whiteash as US LBM’s CHRO, who has moved into the role of executive vice president of Integration & Strategic Priorities. Radtke will report directly to US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

“I’m delighted to welcome Wendy to our team,” said Gibson. “As a people-focused business, the leadership and wealth of experience she brings in human resources and talent management will allow us to continue to thrive and grow as an employer-of-choice.”

Radtke has held CHRO roles with multiple industrial and consumer facing brands, including Clarios, Babcock and Wilcox and TruGreen. She has also held HR leadership roles at Goodyear, Honeywell, PepsiCo and 3M. Radtke holds a master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota and bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology from Indiana University.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Truss Fab Companies, a manufacturer of structural roof and floor trusses, wall panels and supplier of lumber to customers in Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico.

Founded in 2005, Truss Fab serves framing and building contractors for residential, multi-family and commercial projects. In addition to manufacturing all types of pre-assembled roof and floor wood trusses, Truss Fab also provides lumber and built-to-order wall panels for tract and custom residential housing.

Truss Fab operates two locations, a lumberyard and truss plant in Glendale, Ariz. and an additional truss plant in Apache Junction, Ariz.

“We are delighted to be joining the US LBM family, one of the top companies in the building materials industry. Our fantastic team and use of innovative technology have been key to our success, and this partnership will take us to new heights, providing more value for both customers and employees,” said Truss Fab President and General Manager Dean Rana, who will continue to lead day-to-day operations.

“The Truss Fab team has strong and lasting relationships with its customers, based on honest communication, exceptional customer service, and dedication to delivering quality products,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Truss Fab complements our recent acquisition of Crown Components and existing R&K division to further expand our manufacturing capabilities in a thriving Southwest market.”

Other US LBM divisions in Arizona include R&K Building Materials, Rosen Materials and recently acquired Crown Components.

Whelan Advisory Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to Truss Fab Companies.