Perspectives from the peak: A conversation with brand CEOs on the future of building
Hear directly from the CEOs of Weyerhaeuser, Andersen Windows & Doors and James Hardie as they discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the residential construction industry. This candid fireside conversation will provide valuable perspectives on innovation, partnerships and what’s next for builders.
What you can expect from this video
Topic
Industry trends and the future of residential building, from the CEO’s seat.
Solutions
Insight straight from the top of major building product brands.
CBUSA value
CBUSA gives members access to the executives shaping the products and partnerships builders rely on every day.
Aaron Erter
CEO of James Hardie
Meet the speakers
Aaron Erter brings over 25 years of experience in consumer and industrial sectors, with deep expertise in strategy, marketing and M&A. Before James Hardie, he served as CEO of PLZ Corp and held senior leadership roles at Sherwin-Williams, Valspar and Stanley Black & Decker. He serves on the boards of Ball Corporation and Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity. Aaron holds a bachelor’s in economics from Wharton and an MBA from Notre Dame.
Devin Stockfish
President and CEO of Weyerhaeuser
Devin Stockfish has served as president and CEO of Weyerhaeuser since January 2019, following prior roles in the company’s Timberlands division and as general counsel. Before Weyerhaeuser, he practiced law and worked in mergers and acquisitions and began his career as an engineer at Boeing. He holds a J.D. from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado. Stockfish serves on the board of Xcel Energy and also as board chair for s the National Alliance of Forest Owners.
Chris Galvin
Chairman and CEO of Andersen Corporation
Chris Galvin has spent more than 20 years at Andersen, holding leadership roles across finance, manufacturing and supply chain before being named president and COO in 2021. Before Andersen, he spent eight years at Target Corporation in corporate finance and planning. He serves on Andersen’s Board of Directors and several community and business foundation boards. Galvin holds a bachelor’s in finance from UW-La Crosse and an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
Bill Smithers
Founder of CBUSA
Meet the moderator
Bill is a construction industry veteran with decades of experience in both the production and custom building sectors. He’s a former Chairman of the NVBIA Custom Builders Council and former member of the NAHB Builder 20 Club. He founded CBUSA in 2004 with the belief that the efficiencies and purchasing power of a large production building operation could be harnessed by smaller companies working together. His vision of building the most powerful national network of privately-owned builders is now a reality. Bill’s success in putting custom and independent builders at the forefront of their industry was recognized at a national level in 2006, when he was chosen by “Builder Magazine” as one of “The 50 Most Influential People in Home Building.”