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.” 

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 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 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.

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.

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. 

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, N.A.; SAP America; and the Kauffman Foundation. In the Southeast, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsors, Cresa Global, Inc., Marsh McLennan and Vaco, LLC, regional Gold sponsor, King & Spalding LLP, and regional Silver sponsor, ADP, LLC.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year^®

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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.

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.”

(Pictured: top left to right: Rose Aurora, Brittany Napier, Barbie Jones, Amy Hemelgarn, Tina McEachin, Tamara Padgett. Bottom left to right: Michelle Stern, Kathleen Karr, Emily Farmer, Fiona Smith, Christine Lavoie.)

Every year HBSDealer publishes their list of Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply, which recognizes standout women in the building materials industry for their leadership, accomplishments and the positive impact they are making in their organization.

Eleven US LBM associates have been named to this year’s list, who were each chosen based on nominations from industry peers in two categories, Rising Stars and Business Excellence.

The Rising Star award recognizes women who have the potential to make a significant positive difference for years to come. Honored from US LBM for 2022 were:

• Barbie Jones, Inside Sales Manager, Brand Vaughan
• Brittany Napier, Manager, Specialty Windows & Doors, Maner Builders Supply
• Emily Farmer, Administrative Manager, Ridout Lumber Company
• Kathleen Karr, Accounting Manager, JP Hart
• Michelle Stern, Assistant Manager, Apply Valley, Lampert Lumber
• Rose Aurora, Sales Manager, East Haven Builders Supply
• Tamara Padgett, Market Controller, US LBM
• Tina McEachin, Division Vice President of Sales, Jennings Builders Supply

The Business Excellence award recognizes leaders who have demonstrated achievement, growth and success in the hardware and building supply industry. Honored from US LBM for 2022 were:

• Amy Hemelgarn, Market Finance Manager, US LBM
• Christine Lavoie, US1 Continuous Improvement Manager, US LBM
• Fiona Smith, Operations Manager, Homewood

This year’s honorees will be recognized at an event in Chicago hosted by HBSDealer in November which will feature keynote speakers, panels and networking opportunities, all with the goals of recognizing achievements of women in our industry and helping them continue to succeed.

Read the full list here: https://www.hbsdealer.com/meet-top-women-2022 

Last year a great time was had by all at the annual ‘Top Women’ event where honorees were encouraged to bring along their daughters and nieces. Check out the picture below.

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 exists to build and improve communities, and we have an opportunity and responsibility as a leader in the building materials industry to take actions today that protect our environment and foster a better tomorrow,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

Beyond selling and distributing a wide range of building products, such as windows, doors, insulation and roofing, that improve energy efficiency for customers, US LBM has undertaken multiple efforts that both optimize the company’s day-to-day operations and strengthen its environmental sustainability, including:

• Working with suppliers engaged in certified sustainable forestry practices.
• Reducing emissions and fuel consumption across the company’s distribution fleet through the use of route planning technology that optimizes delivery routes and minimizes travel time. To date, this technology has been incorporated into nearly 500 vehicles in US LBM’s fleet and continues to be deployed at the company’s operating divisions, including to the more than 1,400 vehicles the company added through acquisitions in 2021.
• Improving efficiency at the company’s building materials distribution yards and manufacturing locations by executing more than 300 continuous improvement projects over the past six years, many of which are focused on the optimization of material flow through the reduction of onsite transportation and motion at facilities, leading to reduced fuel use and emissions of vehicles and equipment, such as trucks, vans and forklifts.
• Minimizing wood waste at all of US LBM’s building component manufacturing locations, which produce wood products such as wall panels, floor and roof trusses, via the use of sophisticated design technology that increases efficiency and reduces the number of cuts made to wood to the absolute minimum.

“Continuous improvement is a core value of US LBM, and we have several additional initiatives underway to expand our sustainability efforts and further our commitment,” said Gibson. US LBM has partnered with a leading climate accounting platform to help advance the company’s sustainability strategy and establish greenhouse gas reduction targets, and recently joined the United Nations Global Compact.

The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative in which companies commit to aligning their business strategies and operations with 10 universal principles related to human rights, labor, anti-corruption and the environment. Currently more than 15,000 companies worldwide have joined the UN Global Compact; US LBM is the first full line building products distributor in the US to participate.

“The principles outlined by the UN Global Compact have been embedded in our company and culture since day one,” said Gibson. “As a vital link in our nation’s construction and infrastructure supply chain, we’re proud to join with so many like-minded companies and contribute to the broader goals outlined by the Global Compact, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals to benefit our environment.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Professional Builders Supply, a top supplier of building materials to local, regional and national custom and production professional builders in North and South Carolina.

Founded in 2003, Professional Builders Supply today operates 12 locations in the Carolinas, selling, installing and distributing residential and commercial building materials such as lumber, siding, trim, doors, windows, decking and railing. The company provides turn-key installation services for multifamily applications through its PBS Commercial brand and for residential roofing and siding via SouthEnd Exteriors.

“This exciting, new partnership with US LBM allows Professional Builders Supply to continue delivering an unequaled level of service while expanding the range of materials and services we can provide to our customers and communities,” said Van Isley, who will continue to lead Professional Builders Supply’s day-to-day operations. “We are incredibly eager to join a like-minded industry leader in US LBM that shares our core philosophy of treating our people with care, honesty and respect so they in-turn do the same for our customers.” 

With the addition of Professional Builders Supply, US LBM now operates 31 locations in the Carolinas under multiple banners, including GBS Builders Supply, Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware, Maner Builders Supply, Myrtle Beach Building Supply and Parker's Building Supply.

“Professional Builders Supply is recognized as a people-first, growth-focused leader both in the Carolinas and across the building materials industry, and we are proud to welcome the entire team to the US LBM family,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The addition of a preeminent operator in Professional Builders Supply to our existing successful network in the Carolinas puts US LBM in a leading position in the rapidly growing housing markets of Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Charleston, Wilmington and Greenville-Spartanburg.”

Anchor Peabody served as the exclusive advisor to Professional Builders Supply. 

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Barrons, a top provider of lumber and building materials to professional builders in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Founded in 1947, Barrons serves professional builders including remodelers, custom home builders and outdoor living builders with specialty products, such as decking, millwork and special-order items.

Barrons operates two facilities that service the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, a 6.6-acre property in Gaithersburg, Md. and a 14.7-acre property in Manassas, Va., that include a showroom, warehouse and lumberyard.

“We look forward to embarking on this new chapter with US LBM to continue our growth and offer even more value to our customers and employees,” said Jim Davis, who has led Barrons since 2008, and will continue to lead day-to-day operations following completion of the acquisition.

In October, US LBM acquired BuilderUp, another building materials distributor in the D.C. metropolitan area.

“The Barrons team is well known in the market for its professionalism and above and beyond service to its customers,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We are excited to partner with Barrons, which complements our recent acquisitions in the region, to tap into the large and growing professional builder and remodeler market in Washington, D.C.”

The transaction is expected to close by month’s end, subject to customary closing conditions.

The JIAN Group, LLC acted as financial advisor to Barrons.

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The Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge Tips Off December 19 at 12 p.m. PT from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Tickets On Sale Now at Ticketsmarter.com

The Pac-12 Conference and Oak View Group (OVG) announced today US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, will be the exclusive naming rights partner for the upcoming inaugural Pac-12 Coast-to-Coast Challenge.

Presented by MGM Resorts International, in partnership with OVG, Basketball Promotions & Events (BPE), and T-Mobile Arena, a men's and women’s basketball non-conference scheduling series Dec. 19 college basketball doubleheader at T-Mobile Arena (3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South) in Las Vegas will feature Stanford versus Texas in the men's matchup and 2021 NCAA finalist Arizona against the Longhorns in the women's tilt. 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 the same venue in back-to-back games. This year, the matchups offer a unique opportunity to see Texas men and women together in Las Vegas.

“US LBM is excited to partner in this unique, one-of-a-kind college basketball showcase featuring some of the most talented women’s and men’s student-athletes in the country,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “US LBM is proud to make a positive impact in our communities, through the products we distribute that build and renovate homes and businesses and supporting unique events such as the Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge that contribute to host communities and support the athletic and academic development of the young women and men competing. We are also excited to be able to give back to the local Las Vegas community and join with our partners in this event to provide tickets to active military members and local youth.”

"We are pleased to align with US LBM as the lead partner for the Pac 12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge," said Dan Shell, president of OVG Collegiate. "With teams from conferences that are among the best brands in the sport participating in this elite event, it is a perfect fit to partner with a company like US LBM, that is also elite within their industry. We look forward to developing this event into one of the best in the country, with US LBM and their quality leadership by our side.”

"The Pac-12, along with partners OVG and BPE, are thankful and thrilled to add US LBM as naming rights partner for our Coast-to-Coast Challenge," said Jamie Zaninovich, Pac-12 Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer. "It is fitting to have a building-materials leader like US LBM join the team as we seek to grow the Pac-12 Coast-to-Coast Challenge into a marquee national basketball event that provides competitive opportunities to our member programs."

Tickets for the inaugural Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge are now available on Ticketsmarter.com. Click here for general public on-sale tickets. Any purchaser questions or inquiries, please contact the T-Mobile Arena Box Office (702-692-1616, boxoffice@tmobilearena.com) open from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. PT daily.

In its first year, the Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge will feature a nationally televised men’s and women’s doubleheader at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, Dec. 19. The marquee event will get underway with a men’s tilt between Stanford and Texas at 12:00 p.m. PT on ABC. As part of the doubleheader, the 2021 National Championship game participant Arizona and Texas will meet in the women’s game at 2:30 p.m. PT on ESPN.

2021 Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge (presented by MGM Resorts International)

Sunday, Dec. 19 - T-Mobile Arena - Las Vegas

12:00 p.m. PT – Stanford vs. Texas (men) - ABC

2:30 p.m. PT – Arizona vs. Texas (women) - ESPN

In subsequent seasons, the Pac-12 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge is slated to include a rotation of Pac-12 programs against Power 5 Conference opponents in T-Mobile Arena and other neutral-site venues in major markets around the nation.

The men’s programs at Stanford and Texas are committed to meeting again when the event shifts to Dallas’ American Airlines Arena in 2022. Additional matchup(s) for Dallas and other sites will be announced at a later date.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, announced today that it has opened a new roofing and siding location in Millsboro, Delaware.

The location is US LBM's second to open in Delaware this year and the company's twelfth roofing and siding focused greenfield to open since 2018. In January, US LBM opened a similar roofing and siding focused location in New Castle, De. The new location will operate as part of US LBM's Universal Supply division, which has locations across Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

"Universal Supply is a trusted and leading name in the Mid-Atlantic for roofing, siding and specialty building materials,” said US LBM Chief Development Officer Jeff Umosella. “This new location complements US LBM’s existing network in Delaware and Maryland and allows us to better serve both existing and new customers in southern Delaware and the northern communities along Maryland’s Eastern Shore.”

Conveniently located just off U.S. Route 113 in Millsboro, the Universal Supply team is ready to assist professional builders, contractors and remodelers with budgeting, product selection and scheduling on-site delivery to both the inland and shore points in Delaware and Maryland. The new roofing and siding location at 26007 Pugs Crossing in Millsboro is open to customers weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and can be reached by phone at (302) 648-4900.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Arrowhead Stairs & Trim, a producer and installer of millwork, hardware and exterior cedar products in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex.

Arrowhead Stairs & Trim provides design and turn-key services, from early-phase planning to post-construction, for its range of products, which include stairs, custom and production trim, hardware and exterior doors, to custom builders and production builders. Arrowhead’s Farmers Branch facility is comprised of more than 175,000 square feet of warehousing and a 3,000 square foot design showroom.

“Joining the expansive network US LBM has built both nationally and here in Texas provides greater opportunities for Arrowhead and our team to grow and continue to deliver the best stairs, millwork products and turn-key solutions to customers,” said Arrowhead Stairs & Trim President and General Manager Dave Harrison, who will continue to lead Arrowhead’s day-to-day operations.

Arrowhead Stairs & Trim is US LBM's fourth acquisition in Texas this year. Last month, the company acquired Oldham Lumber, which operates two locations in the Dallas area. The company’s other operating divisions in the state include Parker’s Building Supply, Higginbotham Brothers and J.P. Hart Lumber, a leading building products distributor and manufacturer of trusses and wall panels that serves all the major markets in Texas.

“Arrowhead Stairs & Trim deepens the value and capabilities US LBM offers to remodelers, custom builders and production builders in the expansive Dallas-Ft. Worth market and across Texas,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Arrowhead brings a strong, experienced management and support team with a loyal and growing customer base to US LBM, and we’re pleased to welcome them to the team.”

Arrowhead Stairs & Trim was advised on the transaction by Note Orius, Inc.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired BuilderUp, a regional building products distributor and manufacturer serving customers throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area. 

BuilderUp currently operates three locations in Maryland, two building material supply stores in Owings and Waldorf and a manufacturing plant in Owings that produces fabricated steel products along with roof and floor trusses. In addition to its manufactured products, BuilderUp’s extensive selection of building materials includes lumber, windows, doors, mouldings, engineered wood products, concrete and masonry products, outdoor decking, hardscape and landscaping products.

“We are thrilled to join a national leader in US LBM, which will provide greater opportunities for our associates and allow us to expand the range of specialty building products we can offer to our residential and commercial builder customers,” said General Manager Jeff LeBar, who will continue to lead BuilderUp’s day-to-day operations.

US LBM’s existing locations in Maryland operate under the banners of ALCO Doors, Myers Building Product Specialists and Universal Supply.

“BuilderUp has a strong team, offers a dynamic mix of manufacturing, specialty products and services, and extends US LBM’s reach into the growing Mid-Atlantic markets of Maryland, northern Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has expanded in Texas with the acquisition of Oldham Lumber Company, which serves professional builders in North Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Founded in 1921, Oldham Lumber provides lumber, plywood, engineered wood and framing materials to residential builders and commercial contractors in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant counties in North Texas. Oldham operates two locations, a 10 acre yard in Dallas and a 12 acre yard northeast of Dallas in Melissa, Texas that currently operates under the name McKinney Lumber and was acquired by Oldham earlier this year.

“What has made Oldham Lumber successful over the past 100 years is establishing strong relationships and creating a high-level of trust with our customers, and we’re pleased to find a partner in US LBM that shares and recognizes the importance of these values,” said Harley “Bubba” Finnell, Jr., who will lead Oldham Lumber as president and general manager. “Our partnership with US LBM and the benefits it brings, such as wider access to technology, a broader catalog of products and professional development opportunities, will allow Oldham, our team and customers to continue to thrive and prosper together.”

The acquisition of Oldham Lumber is US LBM’s third acquisition in Texas this year, having previously added Higginbotham Brothers, which operates 38 locations across the state, and J.P. Hart Lumber, a building products distributor and manufacturer with operations in the Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio metro areas.

“Oldham’s long history of building relationships and delivering outstanding levels of expertise and service has made it a name builders trust in North Texas, and we’re excited to welcome the Oldham team to US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The addition of Oldham strengthens US LBM’s position in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the nation’s fastest-growing metro areas, and aligns with our other recent acquisitions and established portfolio in Texas, providing US LBM a strong network of brands in the state that serve all customer types, from national, production, multifamily, industrial and commercial builders to remodelers and homeowners.”

Building Industry Advisors served as the exclusive advisor Oldham Lumber.

“Building high performing teams is central to US LBM’s value proposition,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “With a wide range of experience from both within and outside the building materials and construction industry, the new members of our team are proven, forward-thinking leaders with long-histories of developing successful partnerships and will further drive the exceptional value US LBM creates for our suppliers, customers and communities.” 

The following additions have been made to US LBM’s executive leadership team:

Don Riley has joined US LBM as executive vice president and chief operating officer. As COO, Riley is responsible for leading the company’s sales and operations strategy, which includes operational support functions and US LBM’s six operating regions, which are comprised of more than 400 building materials yards, distribution centers, showrooms and manufacturing locations nationwide. Riley was most recently CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands’ Commercial Solutions business, before which he was president and CEO of NCI Building Systems, which merged with PlyGem, a leading manufacturer of exterior home building products, to create Cornerstone. Riley has held executive leadership roles with ProBuild and Mohawk Industries and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Manish Shanbhag has also joined US LBM, as executive vice president and general counsel, serving as the company's top legal advisor, overseeing legal, compliance and corporate governance. Shanbhag joins US LBM from BrandSafway, a leading global provider of work access and industrial service solutions, where he held the position of executive vice president, chief legal officer, chief compliance officer and corporate secretary. Prior to this, he was chief legal officer of Edgewell Personal Care, a global publicly traded consumer products company with a portfolio of well-known personal care brands. Shanbhag has held senior legal roles with Energizer Holdings, Honeywell Life Safety and the Gillette Company and is a graduate of Columbia University Law School and Amherst College.

Pat Managan has been promoted to the role of senior vice president of Supply Chain. In this new role, Managan leads US LBM’s purchasing strategy and organization to support the company’s national network of locations. Managan joined US LBM earlier this year through the company’s acquisition of ACS American Construction Source, where he was chief supply chain officer since the organization was founded in 2018. A widely respected industry leader with more than 35 years of experience, Managan has built strong relationships with suppliers across the building materials space over the course of his career, which has included leadership roles with BMC and Stock Building Supply. 

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Northern Building Supply, a full-service building products distributor and retailer which operates two locations in northern Michigan.

Founded in 1904, Northern Building Supply offers lumber and a wide range of specialty building products, including windows, doors, decking, cabinetry, hardware and paint, along with kitchen and bath design services to homeowners, builders and contractors from its locations in Traverse City and Suttons Bay.

“We’re excited to partner with US LBM,” said Ed Beuerle, who will continue to lead Northern Building Supply’s operations. “As part of the US LBM family, we get the best of both worlds, keeping our trusted team and the relationships we’ve built with customers and our community, while being able to offer our customers even more products and resources to help them get the job done right.”

Northern Building Supply’s owner George Cochran will be leaving the business to focus on other local ventures. “We’ve built something special, and I’m proud of our long service to the community and the building trades,” said Cochran. “It’s been a privilege to work alongside such a professional and knowledgeable team, they’re truly the best, and I look forward to the great success Ed and the entire team will have with US LBM.”

Northern Building Supply will operate as part of US LBM’s Standard Supply and Zeeland Lumber, which will now have a combined 19 locations across Michigan.

“The Northern Building Supply team is known for their quality products and superior service, and we’re pleased to welcome them to US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Northern Building Supply complements our existing Michigan operations and expands our reach into the growing communities of northwest Michigan.”

Anchor Peabody served as the exclusive advisor to Northern Building Supply.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Mid-Cape Home Centers, a building products and home improvement company with six locations in the southern coastal region of Massachusetts. 

With deep community bonds, Mid-Cape Home Centers traces its roots back to 1895, and today supplies professional builders, remodelers and homeowners in Massachusetts’ South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands with lumber and specialty building materials. Operating an extensive delivery fleet and providing services such as kitchen and bath design and custom millwork, Mid-Cape’s broad mix of products include roofing, siding, doors, windows, decking, railing, flooring, paint, hardware, countertops and cabinetry. 

“We’re excited for this partnership with US LBM, which shares our focus on quality, service, community involvement and people,” said Mid-Cape President and General Manager Jack Stevenson, who will continue to lead Mid-Cape’s day-to-day operations. “Together, Mid-Cape and US LBM will set an even higher bar, as we remain committed to our loyal customers, local communities and mission to be the supplier of choice in Southeastern Massachusetts. Our customers will have access to a wider range of technologies, materials and offerings while relying on the team they know and trust.” 

With the addition of Mid-Cape, US LBM now operates 25 locations across New England under several banners, including Deering Lumber, East Haven Builders Supply, Poulin Lumber, Ridgefield Supply, Universal Supply and Wallboard Supply. 

“With a proud legacy of more than 125 years, Mid-Cape Home Centers and its team’s passion for people and the local community make them a great addition to US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Mid-Cape expands US LBM’s reach into the southern coastal communities of Massachusetts, strengthens our presence in New England, and solidifies our network of leading building materials suppliers along the East Coast.”

Anchor Peabody served as the exclusive advisor to Mid-Cape Home Centers.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired three businesses, North Georgia Building Supply and Junior’s Building Materials in Georgia and Massey Builders Supply in Virginia.

In Georgia, North Georgia Building Supply and Junior’s Building Materials provide professional builders, remodelers and contractors with lumber and a broad mix of specialty materials. From its location in Buford, North Georgia supplies customers in the communities northeast of Atlanta with lumber, windows, doors, roofing, decking and drywall.

Junior’s Building Materials serves customers in Chattanooga, Tenn. and northern Georgia from two locations in Rossville and Ringgold, Ga. In addition to lumber and engineered wood products, Junior’s product mix includes windows, doors, roofing, siding and millwork.

Massey Builders Supply operates two locations in central Virginia in Richmond and Saluda. Founded in 1921, Massey supplies lumber and a wide range of specialty building products, including roofing, siding, doors, windows, decking, rail and millwork to professional builders and remodelers in the greater Richmond region. 

US LBM's existing operations in Georgia include Maner Builders Supply, BSA and Brand Vaughan Lumber Company, which US LBM acquired in July, and serves professional builders and contractors in several markets in the state, including the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. In Virginia, US LBM’s Parker’s Building Supply serves customers in the southwestern part of the state from its location in Galax, Va. and five locations in western North Carolina near the Virginia border.

“North Georgia, Junior’s and Massey all have exemplary reputations in their home markets, and we’re pleased to welcome their teams to US LBM,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “All three of our new acquisitions have strong customer relationships and are market leading, full-line suppliers offering a robust mix of specialty building products, and their addition to our portfolio expands and strengthens our reach in multiple rapidly growing housing markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has completed its previously announced acquisition of American Construction Source (“ACS”) from Angeles Equity Partners, LLC and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

With the addition of more than 70 locations in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Washington and Wisconsin, US LBM is now the nation’s largest privately owned full-line building materials distributor.

“We are excited to welcome our new teams in the Midwest and West to US LBM, and the combination of their expertise and excellent customer relationships with the tools, resources and reach of our national network creates unlimited opportunities for our customers, associates, suppliers and communities,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “US LBM’s overall strategy remains growing in our existing markets and partnering through acquisitions with the best companies in new markets.”

US LBM has now made four acquisitions in July, also adding Brand Vaughan Lumber Company in the Atlanta metro area, Home Center Supply located outside of Phoenix, and completing the previously announced purchase of J.P. Hart Lumber and Components, which serves customers in the Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio markets in Texas.

Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Debt financing for the transaction was led by Barclays and Credit Suisse. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to US LBM and Bain Capital Private Equity.

Home Center Supply operates two retail locations in Heber and Payson, Arizona, providing lumber, doors, windows, drywall, hardware, roofing and decking products to professional builders and do-it-yourselfers.  

With the addition of Home Center Supply, US LBM now operates four locations in Arizona, including R&K’s 20-acre property just outside of Phoenix in Mesa, which includes sales offices, showrooms, a lumberyard, truss plant and several warehouses. In addition to R&K, US LBM’s Rosen Materials also operates locations in Arizona. 

“Home Center Supply is a trusted partner in its community, known for its superior products, expert advice and customer service, and this will be a great addition to US LBM and R&K,” said US LBM President & CEO L.T. Gibson. “As a leading distributor in the Phoenix area, these new locations will help R&K expand its reach and product offering to customers in central Arizona.”

Founded in 1946 by R.L. Brand and Cy Vaughan, Brand Vaughan serves professional builders and contractors in the Atlanta, Columbus, Madison, Athens and Lake Oconee areas of Georgia. Brand Vaughan’s building product catalog includes lumber, engineered wood products, windows, exterior and interior doors and trim, rebar, roofing and siding, and the company provides an extensive range of installation services, such as structural framing, siding, windows, housewrap, millwork, and exterior and interior doors. 

“We’re excited to join with US LBM, a partner that shares our commitment to people, innovation and delivering extra mile service,” said Brand Vaughan President and General Manager Jon Vaughan. “This partnership will allow us to continue to grow and create new opportunities for our valued team members and customers, building on our message of ‘Strength Lies Within’.”  

US LBM’s existing operations in Georgia include Maner Builders Supply, a multifaceted building products dealer with locations in Augusta, and BSA, a full-line building products distributor located in the northwest suburbs of Atlanta. 

“Building strong relationships across the industry, as we have with Jon and his father Chip over the years, is a core value for US LBM,” said US LBM Senior Vice President of M&A Jim Hooper. “We’re excited to now partner and work together with the much-respected team at Brand Vaughan.”  

“Brand Vaughan has been a trusted supplier and partner to construction professionals in Georgia over the past 75 years, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to US LBM and continue their growth story,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Brand Vaughan adds to US LBM an established, premier building products distributor and construction services provider in several fast growing housing markets in Georgia, including the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire J.P. Hart Lumber and Hart Components, a building products distributor and manufacturer with eight operating locations across Texas. Upon completion of the acquisition, US LBM will operate 65 locations in Texas.

Founded in 1939 by J.P. (Jimmie) Hart and headquartered in San Antonio, Hart’s operations serve the major markets in Texas with five building materials yards and one window distribution facility across Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio. Hart Components operates two roof truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities in Austin and San Antonio.

“Joining with US LBM in our 82^nd anniversary year will allow us to continue to grow, provide new solutions for our valued customers and opportunities for our dedicated people,” said W.B. (Speedy) Hart and Greg Wright, who will both remain with Hart, with Wright continuing to lead day-to-day operations following completion of the acquisition.

“The Hart team is widely respected and known for excellence and innovation by professional builders across Texas,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. In May, US LBM added 38 locations in Texas through the acquisition of Higginbotham Brothers. “When this acquisition is completed, US LBM will have an expansive network across Texas, with a strong presence in every major housing market, including Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio.”

The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. In May, US LBM announced an agreement to acquire American Construction Source, a national building materials distribution platform, which is also expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

The JIAN Group, LLC acted as financial advisor to Hart, with Norton Rose Fulbright and WyrickRobbins serving as legal counsel to the company.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire American Construction Source (“ACS”), a leading national building materials distribution platform for custom home builders and repair and remodel contractors. Upon completion of the acquisition, US LBM will operate nearly 400 locations nationwide.

American Construction Source’s portfolio consists of multiple locally branded building material distributors and manufacturers, operating more than 70 locations in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Washington and Wisconsin. The company is backed by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

“With the addition of the ACS portfolio, US LBM will strengthen our position in the Midwest and California, and expand our reach to Colorado and Washington, two quickly growing construction markets,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We look forward to working with the ACS team and their local operators to continue leveraging their strong relationships, experience and teams to grow in their respective markets.”

“ACS joining US LBM is a perfect outcome based on the alignment of our shared strategy to preserve longstanding local lumberyard brands and operations while delivering a great customer experience,” said James Drexinger, CEO of ACS. “We are grateful to our customers, suppliers, leadership team, salespeople and associates for their support. Together we have built a significant industry platform while simultaneously honoring the 100-plus year heritage of the local brands and family legacies we have acquired.”

US LBM has completed more than 65 acquisitions since it was founded in 2009, including four since being acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity in late 2020. On May 3, US LBM announced the acquisition of Higginbotham Brothers, a building products dealer with 40 locations in Texas and Oklahoma.

Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including requisite regulatory approvals.

Debt financing for the transaction is being led by Barclays and Credit Suisse. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to Bain Capital Private Equity.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Higginbotham Brothers, a building products dealer with 38 locations in Texas and two in Oklahoma. With this acquisition, US LBM now operates more than 320 locations nationwide.

Higginbotham Brothers dates to 1881, when the company opened its first general store in Texas. Today, Higginbotham Brothers supplies professional builders, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers with lumber and a deep catalog of specialty building products, including hardware, windows, doors, plumbing materials and interior/exterior paint, from its 40 locations across Texas and Oklahoma. Corby Biddle will continue to lead Higginbotham Brothers’ day-to-day operations as president and general manager.

“Both Higginbotham Brothers and US LBM are about putting people first, from customers, to employees, to our local communities,” said Biddle. “We’re excited to join US LBM and for the benefits this partnership will bring, such as new tools and training for our employees and access to a wider range of specialty building products and manufacturers for our customers.”

“Higginbotham Brothers is focused on building relationships and providing customers with the best products, service and knowledge, making them a perfect fit for us,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “This acquisition expands our network into Oklahoma, and with nearly 60 locations between Higginbotham Brothers and Parker’s Building Supply, US LBM now has a significant presence across the rapidly growing Texas construction market.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced the opening of a new Universal Supply location in Paterson, New Jersey. The location is US LBM's second roofing and siding focused location to open this year and twelfth since 2018.

“The new Paterson location, in combination with our existing divisions and recently opened roofing and siding location in Newark, N.J., provides area construction professionals with a full line of the industry’s premier roofing and siding brands, and is backed by a leading network of building product distributors and category experts,” said US LBM Chief Development Officer and Universal Supply President Jeff Umosella.

Since 1965, Universal Supply has been providing professional builders in New Jersey with the top brands of specialty building products, including roofing and siding. In addition to Universal Supply, US LBM’s building materials distributors in the region include Feldman Lumber and Direct Cabinet Sales.

Universal Supply Paterson is located just minutes away from Exit 159 of the Garden State Parkway at I–80 (Elmwood Park), providing convenient access and rapid delivery to building professionals across northern New Jersey and the New York City suburbs.

The experienced Universal Supply team can be reached by phone at 973-910-2122 and are ready to assist with budgeting, product selection and scheduling on-site delivery for roofing, siding and specialty products. The location’s street address is 390 McLean Boulevard in Paterson and it is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has announced that two of the company’s operating divisions in Florida, Coastal Roofing Supply and Raymond Building Supply, have partnered to add roofing products at the company’s North Port and North Fort Myers locations.

At both locations, Raymond Building Supply will continue to provide lumber, windows, doors, millwork, decking and specialty building products to customers in southwest Florida. With the addition of Coastal Roofing Supply, both locations will now offer the best in roofing products, including metal, shingle and concrete tile for residential and commercial roofing, to area building professionals.

“Coastal Roofing Supply is an established name, trusted across Florida to provide in-depth product knowledge and the brands roofers trust,” said US LBM Southeast Region Operations Vice President James Martin. “This expansion demonstrates US LBM’s strategy of bringing market leaders together and leveraging the service and expertise of our local teams to deliver a wide-selection of superior building materials to our customers.”

Located at 7751 Bayshore Road, the North Fort Myers location can be contacted at 239-731-8300 for building products and 239-603-7204 for roofing. North Port is located at 2233 Murphy Court and can be reached at 941-429-1212 for building products and 941-888-4887 for roofing. Both locations are open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Villaume Industries, a manufacturer of wood trusses for new residential and commercial construction and of custom wood crating, boxes and pallets in Minnesota.

Based just outside of St. Paul in Eagan, Minn., Villaume is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision wood products. The company provides floor and roof trusses for national, regional and local homebuilders in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and across Minnesota. Additionally, Villaume engineers and manufactures custom wood packaging of pallets, crates and cores for manufacturing companies.

With the addition of Villaume, US LBM now operates 21 locations in Minnesota through its network of divisions in the state, which include Lampert Lumber, NexGen and Lyman Companies; Villaume will operate as a unit of Lyman.

“Villaume has a reputation for both excellence and partnership, and we’re pleased to have them join the US LBM team,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Villaume’s capabilities and footprint complement Lyman and its addition to our portfolio enhances our already strong position in the growing Twin Cities market and beyond.”

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company, a building products dealer and manufacturer with five locations in Iowa.

For more than 165 years, Gilcrest/Jewett has been known as Iowa’s “home building headquarters” and operates four retail yard locations, along with a truss and component plant, serving the Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas. Gilcrest/Jewett provides a wide range of specialty building products to professional builders and do-it-yourselfers, including windows, doors, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, roofing and siding.

The entire Gilcrest/Jewett leadership team will remain with the company, including Sumner Worth, who will serve as president and general manager, and Rick Thompson who will serve as senior vice president of sales.

“US LBM and Gilcrest/Jewett both share the values of putting people first, innovating through technology and delivering superior products and service,” said Gilcrest/Jewett President Sumner Worth. “US LBM counts some of the most well-known distributors in the industry among its divisions, and we’re excited for the new opportunities this partnership brings for both our employees and customers.”

“Gilcrest/Jewett boasts a strong team and is a name known for longevity, quality and innovation to not only customers in Iowa, but also across the building materials industry,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “Adding Gilcrest/Jewett grows our manufacturing capabilities in Iowa and expands our specialty building products distribution network into major metropolitan markets in Iowa.”

Anchor Peabody served as the exclusive advisor to Gilcrest/Jewett.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has reached an agreement to acquire Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware, a building products dealer with four locations in western North Carolina. The transaction is planned to close by the end of the year.

Founded in 1984, Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware stocks a full range of building materials, providing its customers with a one-stop-shop solution for custom home building and remodeling projects. In addition to supplying building professionals with windows, decking, flooring, cabinetry, siding, lumber and engineered wood products, Jennings also provides customers with added value services, including design, installation and custom woodwork and interior doors.

“Partnering with US LBM positions our brand for growth and presents a great opportunity for our associates,” said Glenn Hoy, who will continue to lead Jennings Builders Supply’s day-to-day operations as president and general manager.

In addition to Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware, US LBM’s operations in the Carolinas include GBS Builders Supply, Maner Builders Supply, Myrtle Beach Building Supply and Parker’s Building Supply.

“Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware is a strong operator with an expert team located in a growing residential housing market in western North Carolina,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We’re excited to welcome Jennings to US LBM and add them to our successful and established network in the Carolinas.”