Building materials
10 CIOs in Building Materials
These ten technology executives serve as chief information officers of building materials and building products companies, from concrete, brick and stone wool makers to roofing and building products suppliers. Readers can learn how building materials CIOs run plant and enterprise systems, plan digital and cybersecurity programs, and connect plant technology with enterprise IT.
Professionals to explore
01—10Dawn Kirchner-King
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President and CIO · Carlisle Construction Materials
Senior Vice President and CIO at Carlisle Construction Materials since August 2024, also listed in a Senior Vice President & CIO role there from 2023 to 2024; the profile describes Carlisle as a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products. Former Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Armstrong World Industries (2015–2023).
James A. Johnson, II
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · James Hardie
Chief Information Officer at James Hardie since December 2021, providing leadership for information technology and cybersecurity; the profile describes James Hardie as a building materials company. Former Vice President, Chief Information Officer at Carpenter Technology Corporation (2013–2021), Trinseo (2010–2013) and Performance Fibers (2006–2010).
Jan Amtoft
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · ROCKWOOL Group
Chief Information Officer at ROCKWOOL Group since October 2016; the profile describes ROCKWOOL as providing products based on stone wool that help create buildings that are more fire-safe and sustainable. Former Senior Vice President, CIO at FL Smidth A/S (2007–2015) and Vice President, CIO at the LEGO Group (2001–2007).
Jeff Yelle
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Chief Information Officer · LP Building Solutions
Vice President, Chief Information Officer at LP Building Solutions since September 2022; the profile describes LP Building Solutions as a building materials company. Other LP Building Solutions roles listed are Director, OSB EWP Research & Technology (2019–2022), Director, IT Center of Excellence (2016–2019) and ERP Project Data Lead, SAP Implementation Team (2012–2014).
Keiren Lawrence
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Brickworks Building Products
Chief Information Officer at Brickworks Building Products since July 2024; the profile describes Brickworks as specializing in manufacturing quality building products, including clay bricks. Former Head of Business Solutions (2020–2024) and Head of IT Customer Support and Service (2019–2020) at Ampol.
Kevin Brooks
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Quikrete
Chief Information Officer at Quikrete since November 2020; the profile describes QUIKRETE as the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete in the United States. Former SVP, CIO (2018–2020), VP of Application Development (2008–2018) and Director of IT (2001–2008) at Books A Million.
Rachel Fedewa (Bohler)
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · USG
Chief Information Officer at USG since April 2023, where the profile says the role directed enterprise-wide IT/OT integration across manufacturing operations, improving system reliability, production efficiency and cybersecurity posture. Former Senior Director, IT Program Management Office (2022–2023) and Director II, IT PMO (2020–2022) at USG.
Ram Manukonda
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · Cornerstone Building Brands
Chief Information Officer at Cornerstone Building Brands since April 2020; the profile describes Cornerstone Building Brands as a building materials company. Former VP & CIO at Evoqua Water Technologies (2017–2020) and at Contech Engineered Solutions (2008–2017), and General Manager & CIO - Asia Pac at Kennametal (2005–2007).
Richard Caron
LinkedInExperience: VP and Chief Information Officer · TAMKO
VP and Chief Information Officer at TAMKO since January 2021, after serving as Chief Information Officer at TAMKO (2017–2021); the profile describes TAMKO Building Products as providing building products for residential roofing, low-slope and commercial roofing and waterproofing. Former VP and Chief Information Officer at Isola Group (2006–2015).
Suresh Rangarajan
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · CRH
Chief Information Officer at CRH since November 2020. The profile describes 25+ years leading enterprise-scale digital transformation across construction materials, real estate, energy and industrial manufacturing. Former SVP and Chief Technology Officer at Empire State Realty Trust (2019–2020) and Chief Information Officer at GE Current, a Daintree company (2017–2019).
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Match the business to yours, since a global materials group, a single-category manufacturer and a fast-growing building products company face different system and integration problems. For a specific project, such as an ERP program, IT and plant technology integration or a cybersecurity overhaul, favor people whose roles and notes describe that work.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you standardize ERP and plant systems across many manufacturing sites and acquired businesses?
- 02What has worked for you in connecting plant operations technology with enterprise IT without raising cyber risk?
- 03Which digital tools for contractors, distributors or customers have paid off in building materials?
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