Will Gentry

Will Gentry has extensive experience in the building and construction industry. Will began their career as a Territory Sales Specialist at BWI - A Masonite Company from June 2005 to October 2007. Will then joined Andersen Corporation as a Territory Sales Manager from October 2007 to January 2011.

In December 2011, Will was promoted to Regional Sales Manager at Cornerstone Building Brands, where they led a team of 9 sales professionals across multiple states in the lumberyard, distributor, dealer, and builder direct channels. Will achieved significant growth in remodeling and new construction channels, driving revenue from $38.6M to $84.3M.

Will had a string of promotions at Cornerstone Building Brands, including Director of Sales for Ply Gem from November 2014 to December 2018. Will was responsible for sales, customer service, and marketing in the retail channel, and successfully integrated newly acquired Simonton Windows. Will then became Vice President of Sales for the Retail division from January 2019 to July 2023, where they defined and executed sales strategies for the $2.6B Aperture Solutions Division.

In February 2023, Will was selected for a newly created role as Vice President of Customer Experience at Cornerstone Building Brands. In this position, they led various teams including sales operations, customer enablement, service operations, and digital transformation, with the goal of optimizing the customer experience.

Most recently, Will served as Vice President and General Manager of Distribution and Dealer in the Aperture Solutions Division at Cornerstone Building Brands. Will took on P&L responsibility for these segments and focused on driving engagement, customer-centricity, and strategic partnerships for maximum growth.

Overall, Will Gentry's work experience demonstrates their strong leadership and expertise in sales, customer experience, and strategic business growth within the building and construction industry.

Will Gentry attended Virginia Military Institute from 1999 to 2003, where they studied Economics and Business with a minor in Finance. In 2022, they completed the Executive Leadership Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.