National Nail
Dan Kennard has over 20 years of work experience in various leadership roles in the architectural decor and construction industry. Dan is currently the Vice President of Brand Development at National Nail, a fastener company specializing in roofing and sidewall systems. Prior to this, they were the President of Belwith-Keeler Decor Solutions, where they contributed to architectural decor with hardware style and design. Dan also served as the Managing Director at Saint-Gobain, where they were responsible for the North American P&L contribution of a leading roofing products business. Additionally, they served as the President of Fusion Hardware Group Inc, a start-up business specializing in architecturally suited decorative door and cabinet hardware. Dan Kennard also held the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ASSA ABLOY, where they focused on top-line sales growth and effective market positioning for Yale Residential business in North/South America.
Dan Kennard has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management and American History from Indiana University Bloomington. Dan also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance and Growth Strategy from the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, they have obtained an MBA certification.
National Nail
National Nail is an employee-owned manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, innovative products and service solutions for residential and commercial construction industries. Our nearly 60 year history has positioned us to bring asked-for brands and creative thought leadership to our industry, creating unique value and helping businesses grow. We are committed to our communities and aspire to build a culture that looks beyond ourselves toward the needs of those around us. Our Brands: CAMO®, STINGER®, and PRO-FIT® Changing the FACE of Decking® is the mission of our CAMO® brand of premium deck fastening solutions. The brand includes the game-changing CAMO® Edge Deck Fastening System for fastening wood, composite, and PVC deckboards through the edge of the board for a fastener-free, Barefoot Approved® deck surface. The brand also includes a full line of CAMO® Premium Deck, Premium Trim, and Composite screws for face-fastening deckboards and other exterior projects and CAMO® Structural and Ledger screws. Visit our website at www.camofasteners.com. The STINGER® brand provides a variety of solutions for roofing and sidewall applications. Our STINGER® systems include a variety of pneumatic and non-pneumatic tool options that deliver a plastic cap with a nail or staple. Bulk hand drive plastic and steel cap nails are also available. STINGER® coil roofing nails and EG or HDG bulk hand drive roofing nails complete this brand line-up. Visit our website at www.stingerworld.com. Our PRO-FIT® brand offers a complete line of collated, packaged, and bulk nails and screws for residential and light commercial construction. As its tagline asserts, PRO-FIT® fastener products and programs are focused on being Simply the Best Fit® for project and business growth.