Industry Updates - March 2024

Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 1:00PM

Gulfeagle Leadership Promotions

MiriamGulfeagle Supply announces changes in leadership as they continue to expand. Miriam Mata will be taking on an expanded leadership role as National Operations and Training Manager includes operations training, implementing Gulfeagle best practices nationally and supporting future greenfield and acquisition onboarding. Miriam will lead her team of Branch Training Specialists, ensuring all new and existing branches have the training and support necessary to continue Gulfeagle's nationwide growth.

Mike Bily will be moving into a Branch Training Specialist role. Mike brings tremendous value to the organization with 14 years of experience as Branch Manager, Regional Operations Manager and most recently, Regional Manager.

Mike Bily

Holcim Building Envelope Names Pagano Senior Vice President

LaurenHolcim Building Envelope has named Lauren Pagano as Senior Vice President of the Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants (ACS) business unit, which encompasses Gaco and a portfolio of recognized brands for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Pagano will provide leadership for the business unit, including responsibility for strategy, marketing, sales, operations and technology, supply chain, customer service and planning.

“As our business grows, we continue to focus on bringing innovative and sustainable building solutions to the market and we are pleased to have Lauren assume the important role of spearheading the strategic direction of the ACS business,” said Jamie Gentoso, President, Holcim Building Envelope and Global Head, Holcim Solutions & Products. “There are many opportunities to expand in our current markets and beyond and we believe Lauren is uniquely qualified to lead this strategic business to new heights.”

Lauren most recently served as Global Business Director at Trinseo, with previous executive roles at Worthington Industries, H.B. Fuller and James Hardie Building Products. As an accomplished commercial leader, she brings a broad array of experience from across various facets of the building materials industry to her new role.

 

 

UF Takes First Place as The Roofing Alliance Announces Student Competition Winners

During the International Roofing Expo in February, NRCA held a presentation for the Student Compet-ition. The five finalist teams gave oral presentations as the final step of the 10th Anniversary Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. This year, the teams were tasked with submitting a qualified bid package for the Formula 1 Paddock Building, Las Vegas. The oral presentation scores were combined with the teams’ written proposal scores to determine the winning team.

Top Three Construction Management Schools

  • First place: University of Florida
  • Second place: Colorado State University
  • Third place: TIE – Auburn University, Bradley University

Best Individual Presenters:

  • Nick Hanson, University of Florida
  • John Falavolito, Texas A&M University

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