GMS Names Leigh Dobbs Chief Human Resources Officer
August 16 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty
building products distributor, announced today that Leigh Dobbs has
been named Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”) for GMS,
effective September 6, 2022.
“I am pleased to welcome Leigh to our GMS team,” said John C.
Turner, Jr., President and CEO of GMS. “She brings extensive
experience leading HR, which is crucial as we continue to execute
against our strategic growth priorities, while also ensuring our
commitment to the vision, mission and values of GMS. In her role as
CHRO, Leigh will lead all aspects of our Human Resources efforts,
including recruiting and retaining top talent, leadership
development and training, compensation and benefits, HR operations,
inclusion and diversity, and promoting our culture across the
organization. I look forward to working with Leigh and the
contributions she will make to the team.”
Ms. Dobbs has worked in Human Resources for over 20 years, most
recently as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer for Zenith
American Solutions, Inc. Also, from 2013 to 2020, Ms. Dobbs worked
in progressive leadership positions within Human Resources for
Randstad North America, and from 2009 to 2013, she served as
Director, Compensation and Benefits for building products
distributor, BlueLinx Corporation. Ms. Dobbs earned a Bachelor of
Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Master of
Business Administration from Emory University.
About GMS: Founded in 1971 and with a team of
approximately 6,700 employees, GMS operates a network of roughly
300 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of
wallboard, ceilings, steel framing and complementary construction
products. In addition, GMS operates approximately 100 tool sales,
rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of
building products and solutions for its residential and commercial
contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. The
Company’s unique operating model combines the benefits of a
national platform and strategy with a local go-to-market focus,
enabling GMS to generate significant economies of scale while
maintaining high levels of customer service.
For more information about GMS, please visit www.gms.com.
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