Forging a more perfect partnership:
Builders and suppliers in sync
Explore how stronger alignment between builders and suppliers can drive efficiency and cost control. This session highlights strategies for building partnerships that create long-term value.
What you can expect from this video:
Topic
Builder–supplier collaboration.
Solutions
Strengthen partnerships that help CBUSA members improve supply chain performance and purchasing outcomes.
CBUSA value
CBUSA connects builders and suppliers to unlock collective value.
Bill Smithers
Founder, CBUSA
Meet the moderator
Bill Smithers is the founder of CBUSA, a leading group purchasing organization for independent builders. He built CBUSA on collaboration and shared buying power. Smithers helped scale the organization through multiple market cycles. His leadership emphasized member value and operational discipline. He later transitioned day-to-day leadership while remaining connected to the organization. Smithers’ legacy is a durable platform serving builders nationwide.
Jeff Cash
Senior Director of National Accounts, Builder & Residential, Ferguson
Meet the panelists
Jeff Cash serves as senior director of National Accounts at Ferguson Home, focused on Builder and Residential. He brings deep experience across national accounts and business development. Cash aligns large-scale partnerships with local execution. He is known for disciplined growth and service excellence. His leadership balances strategy with field realities. Cash helps translate Ferguson’s scale into builder value.
Jim Golini
Senior Vice President, Residential, Ferguson
Jim Golini is senior vice president of Residential at Ferguson Home. He leads residential strategy across North America. Golini brings extensive operational leadership within the organization. He emphasizes consistency, service and trade alignment. He is also active in housing-related community initiatives. Golini helps convert enterprise strategy into customer advantage.
David Himes
Vice President, Ferguson Home
David Himes is vice president at Ferguson Home with a focus on showroom and customer experience strategy. He brings a retail-driven perspective to residential engagement. Himes advocates for experiential, performance-oriented showrooms. His leadership emphasizes merchandising discipline and execution. He supports builder and homeowner decision-making environments. Himes positions showrooms as growth engines.