Joseph W. Holmes

Joseph W. Holmes is the current Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, Technology and Global Operations at USG. Prior to this role, Joseph served as the Chief Technology Officer at USG Boral Building Products from January 2007 to July 2016. In this role, they were responsible for manufacturing/operations of 25 plasterboard lines, 8 metal lines, and 9 joint compound facilities. Joseph was also responsible for network HSE, supply chain, engineering and technical services, and research & development in a geography ranging from New Zealand to the Middle East.

Before joining USG Boral Building Products, Joseph was the General Manager of Operations and Vice President of Operations at L&W Supply from January 2005 to December 2007. In this role, they had P&L responsibility for the Southwest Region in the corporation’s distribution subsidiary. Joseph was also appointed Vice President of the largest division, responsible for contractor building product sales and operation of 78 distribution facilities.

Joseph W. Holmes holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Environmental Management - Corporate Sustainability from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

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