Five Questions

Jase DeBoer is a senior category marketing manager with UFP Industries. He leads the marketing and branding efforts for the Decks, Docks and Porches category including ProWood treated lumber and Deckorators brands.

James W. Rane is chairman, president, and CEO of Great Southern Wood Holdings, Inc., which includes Great Southern Wood Preserving, producers of YellaWood brand pressure treated pine products.

Leslie Adkins is vice president of marketing for Trex Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing.

As vice president of sales, residential and light commercial, for Henry Company, Jeff Wedge offers insight into what building industry professionals want from weatherization materials and how Henry helps builders and dealers find the solutions they need.

James S. Metcalf is chairman of the board and CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands—the newly merged NCI Building Systems and Ply Gem.

Matt Sherstad is the founder and CEO of Garland, Texas-based Fortress Building Products, which is comprised of four subsidiaries: Fortress Railing Products, Fortress Fence Products, OZCO Building Products and its newest business, Fortress Deck.

As president of the LBM & Hardlines Group at ECi Software Solutions, John Maiuri is responsible for the vision, guidance and strategic growth of his team within the Building and Construction Division.

Ken O’Neill, EVP, leads Oldcastle APG’s National Group, covering MoistureShield, and Techniseal, which manufacturers polymeric sands and chemicals to enhance hardscape projects.

Jim Miller is president and CEO, and self- proclaimed “Screwru” of Screw Products, Inc..

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