MARIETTA, Ga. — BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has announced that Mitchell B. Lewis will retire as president and CEO, effective June 7. The company’s Board of Directors has named Dwight Gibson as incoming president and CEO. Lewis will serve in an advisory capacity through the end of the year, and will remain a director on the Board of Directors following his retirement.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we want to thank Mitch for his many years of leadership and service to our Company and its stakeholders,” said Kim Fennebresque, chairman of the board. “He has built a lasting legacy, one that has positioned BlueLinx as a leading two-step wholesale building products distributor in the United States. We wish Mitch well as he enters into a well-deserved retirement and look forward to having him support Dwight during the transition period, while remaining as a director on our Board.”
“It has been my distinct privilege to serve the BlueLinx team during the last seven years,” said Lewis. “Dwight is an exceptional leader, one uniquely qualified to lead the organization into its next phase of growth. I look forward to working with him in the years ahead as he accelerates the momentum we are currently enjoying.”
Gibson, incoming president and CEO said, “I am honored to join BlueLinx during an exciting period of growth and transformation. I look forward to partnering with the entire BlueLinx team, as we leverage our collective strengths to drive long-term value for our stakeholders.”
Gibson was most recently chief commercial officer at SPX Flow, Inc., a provider of process solutions, having previously led its Food and Beverage Segment as president. Prior to these roles, Gibson worked for Ingersoll Rand for 13 years with increasing responsibility as president of Climate Strategic Initiatives, VP/GM of Transport Solutions, VP/GM of Connected Home Solutions, and GM of Residential Electronics.
Earlier this year, BlueLinx announced the appointment of Carol B. Yancey to its board of directors.
