Bill Behan

Vice President Of Business Development at Koppers

Bill Behan's work experience begins in 1988 when they became the President of Columbus Lumber Company, a manufacturer of Southern Yellow Pine Lumber. Bill was responsible for managing a revenue of $50 million and overseeing 150 employees. Bill held this position until 2005.

In 2007, Bill became the President of Solid Surface Resources, a custom countertop and specialty surface fabricator and installer. During their tenure, they implemented a team-centered approach to managing operations and oversaw business development, plant operations, and financial oversight. Bill remained in this role until 2012.

From 2012 to 2015, Bill served as the General Manager of Russo Stone & Tile Design, overseeing the sale of Solid Surface Resources and successfully transitioning the business to new ownership. During this time, they focused on customer service and achieved a 9% increase in sales.

In 2015, Bill became the President of ProForma Solutions, LLC, a management and operations consulting firm. Bill'sengagements included working with a privately held forest products processing and distribution company to optimize their supply chain.

In 2016, Bill joined Gross & Janes Co., initially serving as the Vice President of Plant Operations. Bill then became the President of the company in the same year. Gross & Janes Co. is the largest independent supplier and shipper of railroad crossties in North America. Bill's comprehensive background in the forest products industry, including sawmill operations, markets, finance, and acquisitions, contributed to their leadership in this role.

Currently, Bill is the Vice President of Business Development at Koppers Inc., starting in 2022.

Bill Behan attended Saint Louis University, but the specific start and end dates of their enrollment are not provided. Bill obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from an unspecified institution between the years 1981 and 1985.

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  • Vice President Of Business Development

    November, 2022 - present

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