Kingspan Names Three New Regional Sales Managers
Deland, FL – Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a global manufacturer of insulated metal panels, has announced the appointments of Jeff Gerhardt, James Ruckman and Mark Taylor as regional sales managers.
Gerhardt will lead sales efforts in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah, while Ruckman will direct activities in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Taylor assumes responsibility for sales in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Gerhardt and Taylor will report to Fergal Murphy, vice president sales, and Gerhard will also report to Scott Good, national sales manager at Kingspan Benchmark, as will Ruckman.
Gerhardt brings to his new position 12 years of sales and sales management experience in the pre-engineered building industry. A graduate of the University of Vermont, Gerhardt holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and is a member of the Colorado chapter of the United States Green Building Council.
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James Ruckman
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Ruckman is a registered architect with 27 years' experience designing and managing a variety of building projects at nationally known architectural firms, including his most recent position as a project manager at Gresham, Smith and Partners. He holds a bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Kentucky and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.
Taylor spent 19 years in the construction industry, 15 of them working with pre-engineered buildings, where he held positions in drafting, estimating and sales management. He also served as Nebraska commercial sales manager for Pella Windows.
“We are pleased to welcome both Jeff and Mark to Kingspan,” said Murphy. “Together they represent more than 27 years of experience in construction-related businesses. We’re eager for them to put that experience to good use, supporting our existing customer base while expanding our market share and developing new customer relationships.”
“Jeff will also represent Kingspan Benchmark products, as will James,” added Good. “Together they bring a wealth of experience to their positions as they lead the sales efforts of Benchmark products in their respective territories. We look forward to the benefits that their unique perspectives offer as they interact with architects, contractors and installers and promote Benchmark products.”
About Kingspan Insulated Panels North America
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is a global leader in the manufacturing of insulated metal panels. The company has five North American production locations: Deland, FL; Modesto, CA; Columbus, OH; Caledon, ON; and Langley, BC. Kingspan insulated panels are manufactured as a single component system with high R-value, unsurpassed airtightness and superior moisture control suitable for new and retrofit buildings. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. Kingspan insulated metal panels are a significant first step to achieving net-zero energy building and consistently contribute to U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits and overall certification. Kingspan Insulated Panels serves the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and is committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market. Visit www.kingspanpanels.us and www.kingspanpanels.ca for more information.