Atlas Announces Appointment of New President Ken Roberts, Retirement of Ken Farrish
ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) June 29, 2023 -- After 20 years serving as president of Atlas Roofing Corporation, Ken Farrish has announced his retirement.
Ken leaves behind a legacy of industry leadership, financial stewardship, and employee development, building an organization that embodies a culture of cultivating Products with Purpose and People with Passion.
Building on a strong foundation, Ken transformed the organization by embracing the rise of technology, investing in capital projects that improved the customer experience, and developing a management team that always strives to put employee growth and team building above all else. This approach led Atlas to sustainable growth in each of its four divisions as Atlas has become a proven leader in the building materials industry.
With Ken’s departure, Atlas is pleased to announce that Ken Roberts will assume the role of president on July 31, 2023.
Ken has had a successful 30-year career at Masco Corporation. He most recently served as president of Delta Faucet. Previously, he held the positions of president of Masco Canada, VP of International Sales, VP of Specifications and National Accounts, VP of Asian Business, and numerous other roles in purchasing and manufacturing. Prior to Masco, Ken worked at GE's Aircraft Engine Division.
Known for his ability to build teams and manage complex projects, Ken operates with intention and transparency. He is passionate about embracing and celebrating differences and focuses on accountability and enabling individual and team success.
Ken holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, as well as a master’s degree from Northwestern University in business administration and engineering management.
In addition to his US experiences, Ken and his family have lived in Canada and China while working in those countries. He and his wife Kate will be relocating from Indianapolis to Atlas’ corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
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About Atlas Roofing Corporation
From a single asphalt shingle manufacturing facility in 1982, Atlas has grown to 33 manufacturing facilities in North America providing worldwide product distribution. Today, products from the company’s four major divisions, Polyiso Roof & Wall Insulation, Shingle & Underlayment, Molded Products (expanded polystyrene), and Web Technologies, are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities and shipped from our network of manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Atlas’ mission is to deliver leading products and solutions that enrich the lives of those they touch, by nurturing a culture of agility, teamwork, and accessibility that attracts the most talented people in our industries.
Atlas Roofing Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hood Companies, Inc. Hood Companies is a privately owned, closely held holding company and is the parent to operating subsidiaries involved in the manufacture and distribution of forest and wood products, building and construction materials, and flexible and corrugated packaging products throughout North America.
Lauren Carlson, Atlas Roofing, https://www.atlasroofing.com/, 1 734.644.1021, [email protected]
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