Worthington Industries announced that John Roberts has been named President of Dietrich Metal Framing. John had been the company’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, a position he had held since June.
“John has demonstrated leadership beyond his sales and marketing role,” Chairman and CEO of Worthington Industries, John McConnell said. “He comes into this role at an important time and I have confidence in his ability to return Dietrich to being a profitable, strong contributor to our company.”
Roberts was U.S. Director of Sales for Owens Corning, focusing on residential and commercial insulation products. Prior to that, he held the positions of Director of Sales and Marketing of Owens Corning’s Siding Systems business and Regional General Manager for the Great Lakes Region for Owens Corning, and in sales and management capacities for Domtar Gypsum and Georgia Pacific.
“John has gained the trust of our customers in his four months with us and he has been a critical part of the Dietrich management team,” added McConnell. “His experience and industry knowledge will serve us well, as we continue to provide the best products and services in the building products market.”
According to the company, Todd Muirhead will take Roberts’ position as Dietrich’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As a 15-year sales veteran for Dietrich, Muirhead has served in a variety of capacities in sales and marketing, most recently as regional sales manager for the southeast region. “Todd will be an excellent leader in our sales and marketing efforts,” Roberts said. “He has tremendous experience with our customers, and he will join me in executing a strategy that leverages our industry leadership and delivers on our promise of quality and customer service.”
“George Stoe’s contribution as Interim President of Dietrich Metal Framing has been invaluable,” McConnell said. “He has done an outstanding job immersing himself in the daily operations of Dietrich and setting a solid framework for returning the metal framing business to the profitability we expect. George has developed close relationships with our customers and a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities available in the metal framing business.” McConnell added, “He will continue to work closely with John Roberts as he returns to Executive Vice President and COO of Worthington Industries.”
Dietrich Metal Framing is the largest manufacturer of steel framing products in the United States. Dietrich’s 2000 employees in 26 facilities use state-of-the-art equipment and in-house metallurgical labs to ensure superior product performances and competitive prices. Dietrich Metal Framing, founded in 1959, is a Worthington Industries company.
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of approximately $3 billion. The Columbus, Ohio, based company is a premier North American value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured metal products such as metal framing, metal ceiling grid systems, pressure cylinders, automotive past model service stampings and laser welded blanks. The company employs more than 8,000 people and operates 67 facilities in 10 countries.