# James Drexinger

> James Drexinger is CEO of Associated Materials, LLC, appointed in June 2022. Previously, he led American Construction Source as it expanded through acquisitions before its 2021 sale to US LBM. His earlier career included manufacturing, sourcing, supply-chain and divisional leadership roles at Armstrong World Industries, NIBCO, Wolseley and Stock Building Supply.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Associated Materials, LLC
- **Organizations:** Associated Materials, LLC, American Construction Source, Meek’s Lumber Company, Stock Building Supply, Wolseley Investments North America, NIBCO, Armstrong World Industries
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree, Finance and Management, Lehigh University, Master of Business Administration, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Advanced Management Program (executive education), Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Led ACS during its expansion to more than 70 locations in nine states and its sale to US LBM in 2021., ACS more than doubled revenue during its investors’ ownership from 2018 to 2021., Associated Materials announced a commitment of more than $100 million to operational and technology investments in 2024 during his tenure.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2007** — Held finance, sales management and marketing leadership positions during 13 years at Armstrong World Industries, then served as senior vice president and general manager at NIBCO.
- **2007–2009** — Vice president of sourcing, business groups and marketing at Wolseley Investments North America.
- **2009–2012** — Executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Stock Building Supply.
- **2012** — Became divisional president and general manager of Stock Building Supply’s South Division in January.
- **2014** — Resigned from Stock Building Supply effective April 4.
- **2018** — Appointed CEO of Meek’s and newly formed American Construction Source in September.
- **2021** — ACS sale to US LBM closed July 6 following ten transactions since its formation.
- **2022** — Appointed CEO of Associated Materials effective June 7.
- **2025** — Remained parent-company CEO as Associated Materials announced three distinct businesses.

## Achievements

- Led ACS during its expansion to more than 70 locations in nine states and its sale to US LBM in 2021.
- ACS more than doubled revenue during its investors’ ownership from 2018 to 2021.
- Associated Materials announced a commitment of more than $100 million to operational and technology investments in 2024 during his tenure.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Associated Materials announced three distinct businesses, with Drexinger continuing as CEO of the parent company.
- **2024-04** — Associated Materials announced more than $100 million in planned investments in people, equipment, digital technology and working methods.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdrexinger

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