Forrest Bell

Chief Accounting Officer at GMS

Forrest Bell has a strong background in accounting and finance, with a focus on leadership roles. Forrest most recently served as the Chief Accounting Officer at Gypsum Management and Supply, starting in 2020. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Icahn Automotive Group LLC from 2018 to 2020. Forrest also has experience as the Chief Accounting Officer at Veritiv Corporation from 2014 to 2018, and as the Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Controller at Crawford & Company from 2006 to 2014. Before entering the corporate world, Forrest worked for Price Waterhouse, where they held the positions of Senior Manager, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountant from 1984 to 2002. Forrest also served as the Controller at Rock-Tenn Company from 2002 to 2006 and as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Flair Corporation from 1994 to 1997.

Forrest Bell attended the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee from 1979 to 1983, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting. After working for a few years, they then pursued further education and received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from The George Washington University School of Business, completing their studies in 1988. In addition to their academic achievements, Forrest Bell also holds the certification of Certified Public Accountant, granted by the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. No information regarding the specific date of obtaining this certification is provided.

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  • Chief Accounting Officer

    2020 - present

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